Thibba’s final takeoff 29 years ago

On a day like this, on November 18, 1995, an extraordinary mission took flight from Ratmalana Airbase around 0650 hrs, one carrying urgent military supplies destined to support the advancing troops of “Operation Rivirasa.”

New Deputy Ministers sworn in

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed 29 Deputy Ministers to key portfolios in the National People’s Power (NPP) government.

Lohan Ratwatte’s wife further remanded

Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, wife of former Minister Lohan Ratwatte, was further remanded until December 2 after being produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (22).

Highlights from President’s Statement of Government Policy

Dr. Asoka Ranwala elected Speaker of Parliament

Dr. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka. His name was proposed by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and seconded by Minister Vijitha Herath.

Driver involved in Rs 75 m theft arrested

The 35-year-old driver involved in the theft of Rs. 75 million from a van belonging to a Cash in Transit service, in Minuwangoda was arrested in Kaduwangaha, Gampaha, police said tiday.