Indika Sampath Meranchige, President of the Automobile Importers’ Association says that the increase in car prices is being carried out by a small group of people who are involved in the vehicle business and newcomers to it. He also said… Read More

Specialist Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has resigned from the Clinical Committee on Coronary Control. It is said that he has sent an e-mail to the Director General of Health Services and the Secretary to the Ministry of Health informing about this.… Read More

The Secretary to the Ministry of Education Prof. Kapila Perera states that schools in the island are ready to open as soon as the green light is felt by the health sector. He also said that discussions are underway with… Read More

State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal has decided to resign from his post of Minister of State and National List Member of Parliament. He will resign to accept an invitation from the government to take over the governorship of… Read More

Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage says international media reports such as the BBC and Al Jazeera report that Sri Lanka is facing a food crisis are a conspiracy.  He said in Parliament that there was no such food crisis in the… Read More

Retired Defense Secretary Major General Kamal Gunaratne’s 60th birthday was yesterday.  Pictures of the cake prepared for the occasion are being posted on social media. It was modelled on an army camp.

Imports of goods to Sri Lanka will continue to decline in the future due to the depreciation of the Sri Lankan currency and the shortage of foreign reserves, Reuters reports. The report also states that there is a partial food… Read More

The Central Government of India has refused to recognize the special powers of Milinda Moragoda, who has been appointed as the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, according to several online news sites. According to the reports, Milinda Moragoda has… Read More

According to the Sri Lanka Medical  Association, travel restrictions should be maintained until September 18 to reduce further reports of infections. Its chairperson, Dr. Padma Gunaratne, said that the number of reported cases of infections had dropped due to restrictions… Read More

The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a written order to the Inspector General of Police, all Government Agents, the Consumer Affairs Authority and the Food Commissioner regarding the provision of essential food items in case of emergencies. It… Read More