Minister Mervyn visits the Keppetipola Nilame Memorial

Minister of Public Coordination and Public Affairs, Mervyn Silva arrived at the Nuwara-Kalaviya Parawahagama village on Saturday.

 

Steps to compile a national policy on national heritage

The Ministry of National Heritage has planned to compile a national policy on national heritage.

Private bus services to receive fuel subsidies from today

The ministry of Private Transport services has stated that private bus services will receive fuel subsidies from today.

Fuel prices reach a new high on Saturday night

Fuel prices have been revised with effect from midnight Saturday.

 

Examinations Dept. compiles report with recommendations

The Department of Examinations has compiled a report which includes an action plan, taking into account the recommendations made by the committee of experts appointed by the President to look into the issues pertaining to the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination results.

 

Facebook, Google remove content after court warning

Internet giants Google Inc and Facebook removed content from some Indian domain websites Monday following a court directive warning them of a crackdown ’’like China’’ if they did not take steps to protect religious sensibilities.

Chris Brown to perform at Grammy Awards

Chris Brown is reportedly set to perform at this weekend’s Grammy Awards three years after he was forced to pull out of the event following his bust up with ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Eurozone unemployment - a record 10.4% in November and December

Provisional official figures showed today that eurozone unemployment hit a record 10.4 percent in
November and December.

Australia beat Sri Lanka in a thriller

Australians managed to bounce back to secure a thrilling win after they were bowled out for 231 runs by Lankans in the third ODI of the CB Series at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth Friday.
After put into bat first by the Lankans, Australians failed to get into their usual aggressive style of playing as Lankan bowlers took the much needed regular intervals.

Washington state law makers vote to legalise gay marriage

Law makers in the US state of Washington have passed a bill legalising gay marriage, making Washington the seventh US state to back the measure.

One dead in quarry blast

A person has died in a blast which occurred in a quarry in the Nainabedda area in Kotadeniyawa.
Police said he has been killed when a quarry-mine has exploded.

Another group of fishermen released

Another group of Sri Lankan fisherman held under Indian arrest has been released.
The Ministry of Fisheries said that five fishermen and their fishing boat have been released.

Foreign birds detained at Katunayake Airport

The Katunayake Airport has detained a consignment of foreign birds that was brought to the country,
violating regulations of the wild life act.
The Animal Quarantine Unit at the airport said the foreign birds were detained on instructions received by the Bio-diversity Unit.

Closure of clinic causes pain to patients

Patients have been inconvenienced due to the closure of the pain killing clinic of the Neurology Unit at
the National Hospital.

Medical practitioner arrested in Talawakelle

An illegal medical practitioner who operated a medical center in the Talawakale town has been arrested.
Medical Officer of Health in Lindula, Kotagala Dr. Janath Abeygunaratne said the individual has operated the medical centre for six years.

Murder in Peradeniya

 An individual has been murdered with the use of a sharp weapon in the Muruthalawa area in Peradeniya.

 Police said an unidentified group had entered the residence of the victim and allegedly stabbed him Thursday last night.