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UNP will form a broad alliance against the government … Ruwan

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene has stated that the United National Party had already initiated moves to form a broad alliance against the government for it was leading the island towards anarchy.
The corruption case against Minister Johnston Fernando is not maintainable … Colombo High Court

High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne has held that the alleged corruption case filed against Minister Johnston Fernando was not maintainable since it had been filed contrary to the provisions of the Bribery Commission Act.
Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe appointed Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has in his capacity as the Commander-in- Chief of Armed Forces of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka appointed Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy. The appointment is effective from 15th January 2021.
President inaugurates Park & Ride bus service in Kottawa

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on Friday, Jan 15 inaugurated the first phase of the Park & Ride bus service at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center in Kottawa.
Foundation stone laid for Mahinda Rajapaksa International Gem Trade Tower in Ratnapura

Minister of Industries Wimal Weerawansa and State Minister Lohan Ratwatte laid the foundation stone for Mahinda Rajapaksa International Gem Trade Tower in Ratnapura on Friday, Jan 15.
Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera retires

The Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera has retired after 36 years of service. His retirement is effective from Friday, 15th January.
We want the SLPA to retain the full ownership of the Eastern Jetty … Lal Kantha

JVP politburo member and Chairman of the National Trade Union Centre K.D. Lal Kantha has urged that they want to protect the full ownership of the Eastern Jetty of the Colombo port by Sri Lanka Port Authority.
President Gotabaya declares open Tyre Manufacturing Plant at Horana

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on Thursday ceremonially declared open opened the Ferentino Tyre Manufacturing Plant at Horana on Thursday, Jan 14 unveiling the plaque. He was welcomed by Nandana Lokuwithana, Chairman, Ferentino Tyre Corporation (Pvt) Ltd.
Inclement weather in Kilinochchi: 807 families affected

Several areas in the Kilinochchi district have been badly affected due to continuous rains in recent days. Karaichi, Kanawela, Poonagari and Pachilaipalli are among the areas affected by the bad weather.
26 Indian fishermen sentenced to 10 yrs imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Kayts Magistrate Antonypillai Judeson has sentenced 26 Indian fishermen charged with fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters to 10 years imprisonment suspended for two years. During the hearing, they pleaded guilty to the charge.
Let Thai Pongal cultivate spirit of peace, reconciliation among all Sri Lankans…Premier Mahinda

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajaapkse has observed that the festivities of Thai Pongal and the values that it propagated would cultivate a spirit of peace and reconciliation among all Sri Lankans.
May Thai Pongal pave the way to resolve our people’s problems … Aaru Thirumurugan

The Head of the Thellipallai Thurkai Amman Koil Kalanithy Aaru Thirumurugan has expressed the prayer that the Thai Pongal would pave the way to resolve the problems of the people in the ensuing year.