Former parliamentarian Duminda Silva, the chairman of the Housing Authority, says he does not know whether he will enter politics in the future. He said that the Housing Authority had been handed over to him because of his dedicated work… Read More
The decision to reopen the university’s again
The University Grants Commission (UGC) says that Vice Chancellors are allowed to reopen universities at any time after today (26) subject to health guidelines. Speaking at a media briefing this morning, its chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga said that several… Read More
Army fires on Sudanese protesters
Seven people have been protesters were killed protests in Sudan during a military coup. More than 140 people were injured in the firing, foreign media reported. The people took to the streets as the military seized control of Sudan in… Read More
An easy victory for Afghanistan
Afghanistan beat Scotland in the Super 12 round of the Twenty20 World Cup. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 190 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. In reply, Scotland was able to score only 60 runs. Afghanistan won the match by… Read More
A third dose for the people of the European Union
The European Union Drug Administration has recommended that a third dose be given to those who have been vaccinated with Moderna for six months. It is for people over the age of 18 who have been vaccinated with the Moderna… Read More
If the government is unable to raise dollars in the future, power and fuel cuts will be inevitable- MP Champika Ranawaka
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Champika Ranawaka states that a permanent famine will be created in the country within the next two months. He said that the famine was caused due to the suspension of the chemical fertilizer project which was… Read More
Cyclone has damaged houses in Vavuniya
The District Disaster Management Unit says that 10 houses have been damaged due to a cyclone that affected two villages in Vavuniya. Rasendrakulam and Suduwendapilavu villages in Vavuniya have been damaged by a tornado caused by heavy rains last evening… Read More
Sri Lankan government is going to build a Gonpri Formula One race track in the Hambantota
Discussions have commenced on the construction of a 5.6 km long Gonpri Formula One race track in the Hambantota. According to the Sunday Times, talks between a group of Japanese and Spanish investors have begun. It is also proposed to… Read More
We don’t know about the Fertiliser ship- The Chinese Embassy in Colombo
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has stated that it does not know anything about the ship of a Chinese company carrying a consignment of organic fertilizer that had arrived at the Port of Colombo. The embassy has stated that the… Read More
A new law from China to reduce the homework given to children at school
China has passed a new law to reduce homework for school children. Authorities in the country say the new education law aims to reduce the pressure on children to engage in extracurricular activities at home after school. Chinese authorities are… Read More
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