A decision has been reached to make it compulsory to use plastic crates to transport tea leaves, Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries Earl Gunasekara said today. He added that this would contribute to producing higher quality Sri Lankan tea. Read the rest of this entry »

Win or lose the United National Party is a gentleman’s political party, Ranil Wickramasinghe said today. He expressed that gentlemen such as D.S. Senanayake, Dudley Senanayake, J.R. Jayewardene are “true leaders who engaged in gentleman politics” and performed an unparalleled service to the party. Read the rest of this entry »

Thirukumaran Nadesan, husband of Deputy Minister Nirupama Rajapaksa, speaking to Ada Derana refuted Indian media reports which claimed he was attacked by a group of activists. However, he stated that he was mobbed by a group of pro-LTTE activists in Rameswaram, India today. Read the rest of this entry »

Steps have been taken to inform the SLFP General Secretary and the other party officials about the various allegations of corruption against Public Relations Minister Mervyn Silva, Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Prasanna Ranaweera stated. Read the rest of this entry »

Sri Lanka Navy today discovered a multi-day fishing vessel, on which several persons were to attempt to flee the country seeking illegal entry into Australia. The boat along with four suspects was apprehended on Hambatota waters at 2.30am today (10), Navy spokesman said. Read the rest of this entry »