It is not Army who operates ‘Aava’ group – State Minster
The motorcycle gang called ‘Aava’ functioning in North is not operated by military forces and further investigations are carried out in that regard, said State Minister of Defense ..
SLTB and Railway ready to face any bus strike – Transport Minister
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala De Silva emphasized that his ministry is ready to face any bus strike to be organized by the Private Bus Owners Associations..
Sri Lanka wins “Best destination off the beaten track” at the Conde Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards in Dubai
Achieving a yet another landmark in its blooming tourism industry, Sri Lanka won the “Best destination off the beaten track” award at the Conde Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards held yesterday on 14 November 2016 at the Creek Ballroom of the Park Hyatt Hotel Dubai. On behalf of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan [...]
One year into OBST operations: Navy earns over Rs. 2.3 Billion
Having taken over the Onboard Security Team Operations (OBST) from Avant Garde Maritime Services Ltd since 13th November 2015, the Sri Lanka Navy was able to earn Rs. 2.33 Billion ..
Armed Forces Remembered
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi graced the Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Ceremony held at the War Memorial at the Vihara Maha Devi Park ..
Special Unit for more information on Budget proposals
Ministry of Finance has introduced a Special Information Unit for the public to obtain more information on the Budget proposals for 2017. Public can contact following numbers for ..
Navy rescues 7 local fishermen in distress
The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to a multiday fishing trawler named ‘Janatha Putha 2’ that collided with a merchant ship last morning (11), and rescued 7 local fishermen in ..
Budget reduces MRP of several commodities
Budget for year 2017 presented yesterday in parliament by Finance Minster Ravi Karunanayake proposed to reduce the maximum retail price of several commodities. Green gram by Rs. 1..
Opposition was silent when the budget was read – Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake presented the Budget for year2017 yesterday in Parliament. Several ministers from both United National Party and Sri Lanka Freedom Party expr..
President congratulates US President-Elect Donald Trump
“The Government and the people of Sri Lanka join me in congratulating you on your victory”, said President Maithripala Sirisena sending a congratulatory message to the President-el..