The next parliamentary sittings are scheduled to be held from 22nd to 25th of March, says the Communications Department of the Parliament.

Meanwhile the Second Reading Debate on the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill will be held on the 22nd as decided at the Committee on Parliamentary Business, chaired by Speaker...

Two close associates of the criminal figure and large-scale narcotics dealer Salindu Malshitha alias “Panadura Kudu Salindu” have been taken into custody.

The duo, aged 21 and 26 years, was arrested by the special raid unit of the Police Special Task Force in the area of Panadura South.

The arrestees were also identified as accomplices of...

Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is on an official visit to New Delhi, called on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today.

Finance Minister Rajapaksa briefed the Prime Minister on initiatives being taken by both countries to increase bilateral economic cooperation, and conveyed his thanks for the support extended by...

Litro Gas and LAUGFS Gas PLC, the two largest suppliers of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas in Sri Lanka, have decided to halt the distribution of cylinders for domestic use.

The decision was taken due to the shortage of supplies, the LP gas companies explained.

At present, LP gas cylinders are being distributed only for commercial use.

It was reported...