Several trade unions and patriotic movements held a protest campaign against the decision to nominate former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest the forthcoming election.
The trade union collective held a protest opposite the Colombo Fort Railway Station today.
The convener of the trade union collective, Saman Rathnapriya, was quoted as saying that the people of this country rejected former President Rajapaksa at the January presidential elections.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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