UNHRC 47: UK led Core Group raises concern on several issues in Sri Lanka
2021-06-22
This statement is on behalf of Canada, Germany, North Macedonia, Malawi, Montenegro and the UK, the Core Group on SriContinue Reading
71 Covid deaths reported on Monday
2021-06-22
71 more individuals have died due to Covid in Sri Lanka. Total Covid death toll has increased to 2,704.
WATCH : AKD questions Bandula on New Gas Cylinder Weight issue
2021-06-22
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Leader MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake today questioned Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena as to why theContinue Reading
Minister Vasu proposes new pricing structure for fuel
2021-06-22
A special fuel tax must be imposed for luxury vehicles, Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara said. The Leader of the Democratic LeftContinue Reading
NZ weightlifter becomes first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics Games
2021-06-22
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics after being selected by New ZealandContinue Reading
Bidding for Three Major ICC Events among five decisions taken by SLC
2021-06-22
Statement from Sri Lanka Cricket Sri Lanka Cricket’s newly elected administration held its 1st Executive Committee meeting on 18th June,Continue Reading
Covid vaccination 1st dose: Announcement for Colombo residents
2021-06-22
The 1st dose of the Sinopharm vaccine will be administered to people above the age of 60 in Colombo fromContinue Reading
Parliament debates issue of long-term prisoners without charges after Namal’s plea on behalf of them
2021-06-22
Youth Affairs Minister Namal Rajapaksa has called on the Government to implement a mechanism to release people who have beenContinue Reading
CCTV: Traffic Police officer knocked over by car: 11 deaths due to accidents reported in last 24 hrs
2021-06-22
A police officer attached to the Traffic Police Department has been injured after being hit by a car while onContinue Reading
US to donate more vaccines to Sri Lanka
2021-06-22
The United States yesterday pledged more Covid vaccines for Sri Lanka. The vaccines will be part of approximately 16 millionContinue Reading
Media Ministry to look into harassment claims raised by female journalists in newsrooms
2021-06-22
The Ministry of Mass Media says an investigation will be conducted into allegations of workplace harassment raised by many femaleContinue Reading
“Reason given for removing Lanka Phosphate from Wimal is irrational”- Gammanpila
2021-06-22
The decision to remove the Lanka Phosphate Company Ltd from under the purview of Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa and gazettingContinue Reading
WATCH : SJB vehicle procession demanding fuel price reduction
2021-06-22
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MPs conducted a vehicle procession from the party’s headquarters in Pita Kotte to the Parliament to protestContinue Reading
Record 8.5 million vaccinated in India on day one of free covid vaccines
2021-06-22
India administered a record 8.5 million doses of covid-19 vaccines on the first day of a new phase of vaccination,Continue Reading
SJB submits no-confidence motion against Gammanpila
2021-06-22
A no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila has been handed over to the Speaker of the Parliament today.Continue Reading
Inter- province travel ban: Public allowed to attend funerals of immediate family members
2021-06-22
The public will be permitted to cross provincial borders on humanitarian grounds, such as attending the funeral of immediate familyContinue Reading
Air Force personnel arrested over 12 robberies in Hingurakgoda since 2019
2021-06-22
An Air Force personnel has been arrested over 12 burglaries and house break-ins reported in the Hingurakgoda area. Police spokesmanContinue Reading
Two arrested over several thefts in Anuradhapura
2021-06-22
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to several robberies and motorcycle thefts reported in the Nochchiyagama and Thambuththegama areasContinue Reading