A proposed reform to lift a 63-year-old ban on women buying alcohol and working in places that sell or manufacture liquor in Sri Lanka was overruled Sunday by President Maithripala Sirisena. Speaking at a rally, Sirisena said he ordered the government …
The ‘rushed’ Fly-over in Rajagiriya has failed to deliver the desired result, which was easing traffic congestion. With that plan not going well, the people have now begun to question the arbitrary spending of public funds on allegedly poorly planned developments.
Jan 14, New Delhi: Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera, who is currently visiting New Delhi, has met with Indian leaders to discuss the bilateral relations between the two countries in economic development. Minister Samaraweera met with India’s Extremal Affairs …
Applications are invited for the recruitment of new Cricket Scorers for the North Province by the Sri Lanka Cricket Scorers Association and a seminar and a workshop is scheduled to be held on January 19 and 20 at the Jaffna St. John’s College Auditorium. Applicants should be 18 years and over and …
Accordingly, the gazette notification issued by the Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera removing the ban on females from buying alcohol and working at establishments that produce or sell alcohol and the revision of the business hours of all license…
A move to grant women in Sri Lanka the same rights as men to buy alcohol legally has been overruled by President Maithripala Sirisena. He told a rally he had ordered the government to withdraw the reform, which would also have allowed women to work in …
Lining up plans in Colombo 04? Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just passing through, you’ll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest.
Former explosive batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana has no doubt in his mind that Sri Lanka will tide over the bad times and make a strong comeback in international cricket. “All the teams go down the course for sometime, you have good times and bad times. T…
The 14-year-old girl who had attempted to commit suicide by hanging after being raped by 3 youths, died this afternoon (Jan. 14) while being treated at the Intensive Care Unit of Hambantota Hospital. She was a resident of Gonagamuwa, Tissamaharama. It …
Wellington [New Zealand], Jan 14 (ANI): Sri Lanka coasted to a convincing seven-wicket win over Ireland in a Group D match, at Whangarei in their opening U-19 World Cup campaign. Sri Lanka, chasing 208 for victory, had lost two early wickets after a do…