US urging Sri Lanka to make ‘difficult’ choices over China ties
WASHINGTON–The United States is urging Sri Lanka to make “difficult but necessary choices” to secure its economic independence instead of…
Author: P C James
Beruwala fisheries harbour closed off after Covid-19 exposure
The fisheries harbour in Beruwala has been closed off after 20 fish vendors were exposed to Covid-19. In addition, Beruwala…
SJB to launch disciplinary inquiry into Diana Gamage for supporting 20A
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to launch a disciplinary inquiry into its National List MP Diana Gamage who voted…
Pharmacies in curfew areas asked to restart online medicine delivery
The Acting Director General of Health Services Dr. S. Sridharana has announced that the pharmacies in areas where the quarantine…
Suspected Covid-19 patient escapes from Salawa Hospital
A 26-year-old suspected Covid-19 patient has been reported missing from Salawa government hospital. Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that…
MP Nazeer Ahamed speaks in support to the 20th amendment in Parliament
Deputy Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress MP Nazeer Ahamed speaking in Parliament extended his support to the proposed…
GMOA elects Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya as the new President
Specialist Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya has been re-elected as the new President of the Government Medical Officers Association at its Annual…
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country
Showers will occur at times in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces, the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy…
Dumith Fernando appointed chairman of CSE
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has appointed Dumith Fernando as its new chairperson, CSE said. Reportedly, Fernando’s appointment to the…
340 arrested with narcotics in 24-hour raid
During a special raid carried out in the Western Province during the past 24 hours, 340 persons have been arrested…