Instead of depending on imports public should use and promote locally manufactured soya oil for cooking in Sri lanka; Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane He suggested this alternative as promoting coconut oil production will result in the price increasing in coconut… Read More
Colombo Fashion Week 2021; UNFPA partners
HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 2021 started on March 25 at the Shangri-La hotel Colombo. Colombo And it is scheduled to be held on 25, 26 and 27 March. Day 2 was held at the Shangri-La Hotel yesterday, with the… Read More
240 million worth dishonored checks to be recovered expeditiously; IRD
The Inland Revenue Department had received 6878 dishonorable checks worth 240 million rupees last year according to the reports till 31 December 2020. This was revealed at Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) at parliment today. The committee stated that Inland… Read More
Sachin Tendulkar tested positive with COVID 19
Former Indian cricketer released a social media statement that he had diagnosed with COVID 19 today (March 27) He further added that his symptoms are mild while none of his family members were infected and also he noted that he… Read More
Rs 490 million has spent over Elephant – Human conflict ; COPA
Government has spent 490 million rupees to prevent conflicts between human and elephants during the time period of 2019 – 2020. This was revealed in a meeting at committee on public accounts (COPA) The committee also explained how the conflict… Read More
Min Aung Hlaing vows to safeguard the democracy in the country ; Coup leader of Myanmar
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing has promised to safeguard democracy while speaking on national Tv yesterday (March 26) for the Armed Forces day. Also he has promised to conduct a election but haven’t mentioned a date yet. He further… Read More
Thierry Henry stand up to online abuse; quits social media
Former France international foot ball player Thierry Henry convey about his decision to step away from the social media . And also he hopes his actions will inspire people to stand against the racists abuse and bullying using social media.… Read More
Prioritise the local citizens while giving the Sinopharm vaccines ; Chinese Embassy
Chinese Embassy in Sri lanka states that Sri Lanka will receive 600000 doses of China’s Sinopharm vaccine on March 31. Also they said that only 1% of the vaccine will be dilivered to Chinese nationals residing here and local people… Read More
France accuses UK for ‘blackmail’ over vaccine exports
Despite of having a continuous tension of the supply chins of the COVID19 Vaccine France accused the UK for blackmailing while handling of export of coronavirus vaccine. Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian accused EU for scamming by sending millions of… Read More
No travel restrictions, but Large gatherings will be prohibited during up coming festive season
State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control, Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle said that there isnt any decision to enforce travel restrictions during upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. However, She further explained that government had decided to… Read More