A suicide bomber struck a Roman Catholic church in the eastern Indonesian city of Makassar yesterday (28th). Foreign media reported that two people were killed … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2021
People disappointed with the government – Nalaka Godahewa
the present government does not have the popular support that a government with a two-thirds majority should get says Minister of State Nalaka Godahewa. He says … [Read more...]
Carcinogenic coconut oil fails the second test
It is reported that the stock of unrefined coconut oil imported into the country has failed a second quality inspection.Only the oil stocks of one company that … [Read more...]
Mahindananda to tame rice mafia
Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage says that he is ready to stockpile rice to control the rapid rise in rice prices in the market. Accordingly, the … [Read more...]
Parliament refuses to reveal educational qualifications of MPs and ministers
Parliament has officially announced that the educational qualifications of the Ministers and Members of Parliament representing Parliament cannot be disclosed. … [Read more...]
Secret plot to sell PCR lab at international airport revealed
The Minister of Civil Aviation has launched a covert operation to dismantle the state-of-the-art PCR laboratory at the Bandaranaike International Airport, build … [Read more...]
Concurrent transfers for several Magistrates
It is reported that 72 Magistrates and District Judges who have served in Magistrates' Courts and District Courts across the country have been transferred with … [Read more...]
I’m not a savage – Maithri talks about the Easter attack
Former President Maithripala Sirisena says in Parliament yesterday (26th) that he was not aware of the attack on Easter Sunday.The adjournment debate on the … [Read more...]
Another stock of carcinogenic coconut oil released from customs
It is reported that containers of imported coconut oil the Ministry of Health has identified as containing confirmed carcinogens have been released. The Food … [Read more...]
Kekille Commission abuses judicial powers – JVP to court
A case was filed in the Court of Appeal today (24th) against the commission to investigate political revenge appointed immediately after President Gotabaya … [Read more...]
Docs to take legal action against GMOA
It is reported that medical administration specialists are preparing to go to court for their professional rights against the GMOA's attempt to disqualify … [Read more...]
Are Gotabaya & Weerasekera working for US interest?
We get the suspicion whether President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Minister in charge of the Police are acting in the United States' interest, says the National … [Read more...]
18 hour water cut in Kalutara
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that the water supply to several areas in the Kalutara District will be suspended for 18 hours from 08.00 am … [Read more...]
PHIs say the number of PCR tests has been reduced
Upul Rohana, President of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association says that the number of PCR tests conducted in the country has been reduced … [Read more...]
Palestinian supporters win in Geneva
The resolution submitted to the Geneva Human Rights Council against Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, received 32 votes … [Read more...]
Although resolution was passed, the majority is with us – Dinesh
Although the resolution against Sri Lanka was passed at the Geneva Human Rights Commission, it received 22 votes. Therefore the majority is still with Sri … [Read more...]
Only 11 countries express support for Sri Lanka
Eleven countries voted against and 22 countries voted in favour of the resolution submitted to the Geneva Human Rights Council by Britain and five other … [Read more...]
Germany in a ‘very serious situation’
Germany has announced the continuation of the lockdown until 18 April and asks citizens to stay at home. Chancellor Angela Merkel announced at a press … [Read more...]
Gammanpila’s money fraud case to be heard on 30th April
Colombo High Court Judge Namal Balalla has ordered that the case against current Minister Udaya Gammanpila be summoned on 30th April for allegedly selling … [Read more...]
197 new police stations across the country
Government sources reveal that 197 new police stations will be built in the country and 10,000 new officers will be recruited to man the new police … [Read more...]