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Risks of landslides occur in Central Province due to heavy showers.

Monday, 30 August 2010 20:59

Risks of landslides have occurred in several places in the Central Province as a result of the prevailing bad weather. Our correspondents say already minor landslides have already occurred in Harangala at Kothmale, Pussellawa and several places near the Gampola – Kurunduwatta road. The Divisional Secretariats advise the people who are residing in the areas of Udapalatha in Gampola, Pasbage in Nawalapitiya and Ganga Ihala Koralaya to be on alert as landslides can occur. The water levels of the Mahaweli River and the Kothmale tank is also rising due to the heavy showers experienced in the area.

Indian Foreign Secretary expresses belief that her Sri Lankan visit would help to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Monday, 30 August 2010 18:43

Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has expressed belief that her scheduled Sri Lankan visit would help to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the countries. Expressing her views to the Indian journalists she also said that her Sri Lankan visit which is due to begin today would be important to both countries. The Indian Foreign Secretary also hopes to visit in North and East provinces. She is scheduled to participate in several progress review meetings of the development projects implemented in Sri Lanka under the Indian aid.

Cabinet approved constitutional amendments to be presented to the parliament on the 8th of next month.

Monday, 30 August 2010 18:42
General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Minister Maithreepala Sirisena says the constitutional amendment bill will be presented to the parliament on the 8th of next month. The government expects to obtain the parliament’s approval as soon as possible after holding the debate regarding the bill for two days. The Minister expresses belief that the bill will be passed with a two thirds majority. The Secretary to the cabinet will present the constitutional amendment bill to the Supreme Court today to obtain its approval as well.
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A high level Sri Lankan delegation leaves for Saudi Arabia to enlighten authorities on the incident of causing severe torture to a Sri Lankan housemaid

Monday, 30 August 2010 12:54
A delegation headed by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Services Bureau Kingsly Ranawaka leaves for Saudi Arabia today to enlighten Saudi Authorities regarding the incident of causing severe torture to a Sri Lankan housemaid.
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Court issues another open warrant to detain Danuna Thilakarathne.

Monday, 30 August 2010 18:43

The Colombo High Court Judge Sunil Rajapaksa has ordered to convene the court on the 16th of next month to decide the date of examining the case against Sarath Fonseka and three others including his son in law for alleged involvement in fraud when procuring arms for the Army. After deciding that the first offender Danuna Thilakarathne is not appearing before the court, the Colombo High Court judge decided to continue the case without him. Furthermore, the judge also issued an open warrant to the controller of immigration and emigration to arrest him, if he arrives in the country.

The cabinet approves the relevant proposal regarding constitutional amendment

Monday, 30 August 2010 12:55
The cabinet has approved today the relevant proposal regarding constitutional amendment. The cabinet has also decided to present the proposal to the Supreme Court to for clarification. Minister Keheliya Rambukwella revealed this facts upon an inquiry made by the national radio.

The proposed constitution amendment will be submitted to the cabinet today.

Monday, 30 August 2010 07:21
The government sources say that an urgent Cabinet meeting will be held today to discuss the proposed constitutional reforms.
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