President orders AG and other officials Act Now on Bond Commission Report Prime Minister’s ‘Value Judgment’ questioned

2018-01-18   |   Crime

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday directed the Attorney General, Jayantha Jayasuriya, the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswa...

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‘One belt, one road, green light for FDI’

2018-01-17   |   Uncategorized

Forbes listed young billionaire of mainland China, Cai Xiaoru, gave thumbs up for Sri Lanka and said that Sri Lanka remains a good destination for inv...

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Central Expressway will create vibrant economy- PM

2018-01-17   |   Business

The Central Expressway which will connect two airports, two ports, industrial zones, tourism zones and main cities, will create a new economy in the c...

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China offers best chance for SL development: CB

2018-01-17   |   Development

Central Bank Governor believes China offers unparalleled  opportunities for SL Says pending FTA, Belt and Road Initiative sets platform for s...

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Sri Lanka expects US$4.7bn from apparel exports in 2017

2018-01-17   |   Business

Sri Lanka’s total apparel exports for 2017 are expected to be around US$4.7 billion with earnings to November having exceeded that of 2016, Minister...

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JO criticizes giving Ravi a bond report copy but not Parliament

2018-01-17   |   Crime

The Joint Opposition (JO) yesterday said the move to give former minister Ravi Karunanayake, an accused of the bond fiasco, a copy of the bond report ...

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Gang rapists of Thissamaharama girl were Sajith’s henchmen

2018-01-17   |   Politics

It is reported that the three suspects who were arrested for an incident of gang-raping at Konewalana Grama Seva Division in Thissamaharama had been d...

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Parliament receives Bond Commission and PRECIFAC reports

2018-01-17   |   Crime

UPDATE (2:28pm) - Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya says that the decisions on further action on the recommendations of the Bond Commission repor...

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Govt says committed to reform Muslim marriage law

2018-01-17   |   Uncategorized

The Government of Sri Lanka says that it remains committed to reform the minimum age of marriage for girls under the Muslim law, with the active par...

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Do not be afraid to play your shots, Hatu tells Mendis

2018-01-16   |   Crime

Many are the cricketers who have attributed their transformation into more effective players to coach Chandika Hathurusingha. Having promised the fans...

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