Jun 30

Interpol issues warrant on Sea Tiger leader Soosai

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The Interpol Headquarters in France has issued a Worldwide Arrest Warrant on LTTE Sea Tiger leader Thillayampalam Sivanesan better known as Soosai identifying him as a fugitive wanted for prosecution consequent to the facts forwarded by the CID to Court.

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Jun 30

Sri Lanka inflation rate lowest ever in June

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June 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka Central Bank today said the country's annual inflation grew only 0.9 percent in June falling from a year-on-year rate of 3.3 percent for the month of May. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

US to help Sri Lanka with its demining program to facilitate rapid resettlement of IDPs

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June 30, Washington, D.C.: The United States is to provide additional funding for the demining organizations in Sri Lanka... Read the Full Article
Jun 30

US to help Sri Lanka with its demining program to facilitate rapid resettlement

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June 30, Washington, D.C.: The United States is to provide additional funding for the demining organizations in Sri Lanka... Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Troops recover torpedoes buried by LTTE in Northern Sri Lanka

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June 30, Colombo: Sri Lankan troops conducting search and clear operations in the recently liberated Northern region recovered two large torpedoes with a launcher buried by the LTTE in Mullaitivu. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Sri Lanka to recruit 50,000 more to security forces

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June 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka government is to recruit an additional 50,000 to the Tri-Forces and the Police to strengthen the nation's security following the end of hostilities. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

LP gas prices change in Sri Lanka

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June 30, Colombo: The two main LP gas companies in Sri Lanka has revised their prices on a 12.5 kg gas cylinder with effect from midnight today. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Sri Lanka government responds to monk party on 13th Amendment

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June 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka Government today said the biggest challenge for them currently is the resettlement of the thousands of internally displaced persons, and not the pursuance of the implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Protests against Moragahakanda irrigation project in Sri Lanka

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June 30, Colombo: The people, living in around the Moragahakanda irrigation project, this afternoon staged eleven protest campaigns... Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Possible landslide threats in four districts of Sri Lanka

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June 30, Colombo: With the start of southwest monsoon rains, four districts have been identified as prone to the threats of possible landslides, Disaster Management Center (DMC) said. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Trouble in Sri Lanka’s main Tamil political party

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June 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka's main Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has decided to call explanations from its parliament member Sivanadan Kishor over his decision to support the Sri Lanka government. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Special safety units for the internally displaced children in Sri Lanka

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June 30, Colombo: The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) of Sri Lanka has taken measures to deploy special units, comprising Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to safeguard the displaced children living in the welfare centers. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Sri Lanka Peace Secretariat to close

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June 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka government has decided to close its Peace Secretariat from next month following the military defeat of the LTTE. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Electricity charges to fall after establishing Norochcholai Coal Power Plant in Sri Lanka

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June 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka government said that the electricity charges in the country would be reduced after the establishment of Norochcholai Coal Power Plant. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Torrential rains increase water levels in Sri Lanka

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June 30, Colombo: As a result of the torrential rains lashing the country, several low-lying areas in Ratnapura are reaching the flood situation, District Disaster Management Center said. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Administration of Sri Lanka harbours and airports to change hands

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June 30, Colombo: Administration of the airports and harbours in Sri Lanka which was under the civil administration is to be handed over to the Department of Immigration and Emigration. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

`Oceania`, here we come!

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A bad workman, it is said, never finds a good tool. So do politicians and their top bureaucrats. The.. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Sri Lanka Insurance to take bulk of Seylan shares

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state-run Bank of Ceylon and National Savings Bank (NSB) may take smaller stakes, a media report sai.. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Mosquito coil manufacturer in Sri Lanka found guilty of supporting mosquitoes

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A mosquito coil manufacturing company at Kaduthuththiripitiya in Weerangula, Gampaha was found guilt.. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Why could we not defeat LTTE for 25 years?

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All members of the security forces, past and present, and all citizens of this country no doubt are .. Read the Full Article
Jun 30

Sri Lanka monk party threatens to withdraw from government if 13th amendment implemented

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Sri Lanka`s monk party, Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), the political party that represents Sri Lanka`s .. Read the Full Article
Jun 29

Sri Lanka targets north and east for tourist expansion

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Sri Lanka s tourism authorities have unveiled plans for a substantial new resort development in the .. Read the Full Article
Jun 29

Ban on tuition classes on Sundays in Sri Lanka - PM

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Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramnayake stressed the need for strictly enforcing the ban on tuition c.. Read the Full Article
Jun 29

Sri Lanka to expedite construction of Northern rail track

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June 29, Colombo: Sri Lanka government is expediting the construction of the Colombo-Jaffna rail track from Vavuniya to Kankasanthurai under the "Uthuru Mithuru" project. Read the Full Article
Jun 29

Mosquito coil manufacturer in Sri Lanka found guilty of supporting mosquitoes

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June 29, Colombo: A mosquito coil manufacturing company at Kaduthuththiripitiya in Weerangula, Gampaha was found guilty by the Courts for neglecting to rid its premises of mosquito breeding places. Read the Full Article
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