Heavy traffic congestion is reported on both sides of the road between Battaramulla and Pelawatte. It is due to a protest taking place near the Ministry of Education (Isurupaya). Several trade unions in the education sector (teachers unions) had launched… Read More
Sri lankan youth protesting against deforestation
The Socialist Youth Union organized a silent protest against deforestation yesterday (March 18) The protest was held opposite the Colombo Human Rights Commission.
Prime Minister leaves for Bangladesh
The Prime Minister media division states that Sri lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa departed for Bangladesh today (March 19) morning on a two-day state visit. He visited Bangladesh because of a invitation extended by his Bangladeshi counterpart PM Sheikh Hasina… Read More
Revised Quarantine measures for all incoming passengers/tourists issued by the Health Ministry(images)
Director General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardana said the Health Ministry today (March 17) announced quarantine guidelines for all incoming passengers or tourists arriving from overseas during the COVID 19 pandemic. According to the guidelines the travellers should get… Read More
Rajitha and Chathura Senaratne to be questioned over false complaint claimed by journalist
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to record statements from former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and former MP Chathura Senaratne. It was over a false complaint made by a journalist alleging that he was abducted. He had lodged the complaint about abduction… Read More
First known baby with COVID-19 antibodies born to a women in US
A woman in south Florida recently gave birth to the first known baby born with Covid-19 antibodies “after maternal vaccination”. Two pediatricians had claimed the result and she had received one dose of coronavirus vaccine while she was pregnant. This… Read More
Donald Trump’s net worth dropped during presidency
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index Donald Trump’s net worth dropped by about $700m to $2.3bn during his time as president. Mr Trump was very secretive about how much tax he pays during his presidency as his finances were regularly… Read More
Public Health Inspectors’ Union urges to allow private sector to import COVID 19 vaccines
the President of Public Health Inspectors’ (PHIs) Union Mr. Upul Rohana said that private sector should be permitted to import COVID vaccine as the number of COVID positive cases increasing daily. He also added that number of COVID 19 positive… Read More
Watch:Minister Wimal promotes Sri Lankan ayurvedic cigarettes
A ayurvedic cigarette manufactured in sri lanka launched yesterday (March 17) at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo yesterday (March 17). The cigarette is cinnamon based and named as Lion Heart” cigarette. It is consisting cinnamon with other ayurvedic components and… Read More
Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake remanded
The Attorney Generals Coordinating Officer State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne state that Trial-at-Bar orders to remand Ravi Karunanayake and 07 other suspects until 23rd March over the Central Bank Bond Scam issue in 2016 yesterday (March 17) The had send to… Read More