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 choosing opaque practices, a senior…
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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 Pradeshiya Sabha building and the…
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 in favour of the draft…
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 curfew is in effect have…
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 efforts are underway to to…
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 20th amendment to the Parliament.…
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 General Meeting held yesterday. This…
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 rainfall above 75mm are likely…
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 position has been approved unanimously.…
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 for the possession of heroin…