The Jaffna Public Health Inspectorate says that steps have been taken to arrest and quarantine 16 persons for violating the quarantine rules and organizing a wedding ceremony in the Gurunagar area in Jaffna. According to information received by the Nelliady… Read More

Actress Gayathri Dias says her mother died of a corona infection. She said that her mother passed away on the 13th, were taken away within a few hours for cremation. She also said in a video released online that she… Read More

In addition to Samurdhi recipients, the government has decided to provide an allowance of Rs. 5,000 to low income families. The Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera stated that the agreement was reached at the Cabinet meeting held at the Presidential… Read More

The Philippines has extended its travel ban on individuals from several countries, including Sri Lanka in effect until June 30. In addition to Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and the United Arab Emirates have imposed travel bans. The… Read More

State Minister Nalaka Godahewa while taking part in a relief distribution program urged the public to refrain from looking at politicians with hatred. Godahewa made this observation when question by the media personnel regarding the importation of luxury SUVs for… Read More

In spite of the Finance Ministry decision to withdraw an earlier Cabinet paper for the import of 399 vehicles at a cost of Rs 3.7 bn, the cash-strapped government was not in a position to unilaterally cancel what Media Minister… Read More

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association says that the prices of all bakery products except bread will be increased. Its chairman, N.K. Mr. Jayawardena said that the bakery owners had increased the price In addition, the prices of flours and… Read More

A protest against the government’s decision to increase the price of fuel was held at the Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha yesterday (14). The protest was organized by opposition members of the PS. As the opposition members of the PS engaged took… Read More

The Sri Lanka Air Force has opened applications for a 02-day online course on Aviation Fundamentals for beginners. The Air Force said the course is being offered to students between the Grades of 07-11. Aviation Fundamentals for Beginners (2 Day… Read More

Indika Sampath Merenchige, President of the Ceylon Automobile Importers’ Association says that the price of a Prado Jeep ordered for a group of parliamentarians is around Rs. 45 million and that of a luxury V8 is around Rs. 60 million.… Read More