(UTV|COLOMBO) – United People’s Freedom Alliance Parliamentarian AHM Fowzie says the Group of Muslim MPs who resigned from respective Ministerial portfolios after the Easter Sunday Bombings, has decided to accept the posts once again. Speaking to UTV News MP Fowzie said the decision was arrived at following last evening’s discussions with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka charges that a false scare is being created by certain groups in society over the United States. Addressing a gathering in Galle the Minister said Sri Lankans must not be bound by various opinions but should be practical thinkers. The Minister noted certain American citizens were expressing opinions that are…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – State Minister Edward Gunasekera charges that the Joint Opposition group always opposes projects that provide concessions to the public. Speaking at a gathering at the Temple Trees the State Minister said the Joint Opposition is spreading baseless claims regarding the Samurdhi benefit and the Land Act. The State Minister noted a case had been…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Prevailing windy conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas and showery condition over the island, particularly in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, are likely to continue today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. Very strong gusty winds up to (70-80) kmph are likely over the island, particularly in…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Minister Lakshman Kiriella says certain groups are engaged in efforts to obtain political power by creating ethnic tensions. Speaking at a function in Kandy the Minister said people should accept diversity. The Minister said if a country is to develop, there must be unity among people. Post-independence, Minister Kiriella noted the first step that…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake has been called before the Prime Minister today to give an explanation in connection with the latter’s derogatory statement about the Bhikkhu. Accordingly, he will appear before the Premier at 3 pm today. Earlier, the Prime Minister informed Ramanayake to give his explanation in writing. The Prime Minister’s letter to…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The ministry of megapolis and western development have commenced transporting garbage to the scientific garbage recycling plant constructed in Aruwakkalu- Puttlam. As the first step, garbage of the Colombo municipal council was transported to the plant yesterday and accordingly 10 vehicles were utilized to transport the garbage. [alert color=”faebcc” icon=”fa-commenting”]Keeping up to…
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(UTV|COLOMBO) – International travel magazine Lonely Planet has once again recognised Sri Lanka as the most suitable country to visit in the year 2019, despite the Easter Sunday attacks which rocked the country in April. The Sri Lankan tourism sector suffered a huge blow during the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks. The Lonely Planet magazine…
