A second attempt within 10 days to legalize the takeover of private land for President’s House in Jaffna has failed.

Claiming that both Sinhala and Tamil people have a right to interact with the State in their own languages, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the proportion of the Tamil youth in public institutions, tri-forces and important sectors should be increased.

Actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over an alleged financial fraud, has been remanded on the orders of the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

A consumer rights group has paid a respectful tribute to URF leader Patali Champika Ranawaka for having exposed traders who amass undue profits.

Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman has been recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

SJB parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne has requested the public to find out whether a party has a good leader and team as well as plans and capabilities to develop the country.

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) will hold a commemorative event to mark the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 youth uprising today (05).

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the government’s prudent decisions over the past two years have bolstered the nation’s economy, providing a favourable environment for political activities on the streets.

Sri Lanka Freedom Party National Organiser Duminda Dissanayake yesterday (04) declared the SLFP was to now embark on a new journey.

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has vowed to raise a voice on behalf of senior citizens until the interest on their savings is raised again to 15 per cent per annum.