(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Special High Court in the first case it tried today granted bail to the suspects who include former President’s Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath and three other top officials.
"Special High Court grants bail to former top officials in its first case"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka Railways trade unions say they will launch another strike from midnight of August 29th since no solutions to their salary issues resulted from the discussions with the authorities.
"Sri Lanka Railways trade unions to strike again on August 29"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sacred Buddha Relics presented by Sri Lanka Speaker Karu Jayasuriya during his visit to Viet Nam has been enshrined in the Bang pagoda (Linh Tien Tu) in Hanoi at a grand ceremony recently.
"Sacred Buddha Relics from Sri Lanka enshrined in Hanoi"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Stage II of the Wayamba Ela Project will inaugurate under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday (24).
"President to inaugurate Wayamba Ela Stage II tomorrow"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Schools situated within the high security zone in the Myliddy area which are still under the control of Security Forces, will be released within the next two-weeks, President Maithripala Sirisena said.
"“Schools situated within high security zone in Myliddy will be released” – President"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday said that the incumbent government is ensuring the people’s right to own a plot of land, though the previous regime sold lands outright to foreigners.He stressed the government led by President Maithripala Sirisena has not sold out an inch of land to foreigners.
"Govt. ensures people’s right to own land says PM"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The first case filed at the three-member Special High Court, which was declared open yesterday will be taken up tomorrow (August 24th).The permanent trial at the bar was established to expedite trials relating to causes of large-scale crimes, fraud and corruption.
"1st trial at special High Court set for tomorrow"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The arrest of a Police Inspector (IP) attached to the Panadura Division Anti-Corruption Unit and two Police Constables in connection with an alleged robbery in Kalutara has been found to be a mistake.
"“Arrest of three Police Officers by STF, a mistake,” Police says"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Hajj Festival demonstrates the importance of unity and commitment in guiding the world to achieve long-lasting peace, stated Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a message marking Hajj.
"“Hajj demonstrates importance of unity and commitment to achieve peace” – PM"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –As millions of Muslims around the world come together with the common purpose of religious observance to Mecca in the spirit of unity, the Festival of Hajj brings the message of true value of reconciliation as aspired by humanity, stated President Maithripala Sirisena, in a message marking Hajj.
"“Hajj highlights true value of reconciliation” – President"