Although the hearing of the petitions before the Supreme Court regarding the establishment of the Colombo Port City Commission is due to be decided, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2021
Suicide bomb attack targeting Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan kills 4 & injures 12
At least five people have died and 12, including two assistant commissioners, have received injuries in a bomb blast targeting the Chinese envoy at Quetta’s … [Read more...]
Most infected were found yesterday
The highest number of covid infections reported in Sri Lanka was reported yesterday (27th) and the number of infected was 997, according to the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Schools, pre-schools and pirivenas in Western & North Western closed till 30th
The government has decided to close all schools, pre-schools and pirivenas in the Western and North-Western Provinces until the 30th of this month. Earlier … [Read more...]
UDA takes over Kollupitiya Super Market
The land where the Kollupitiya Super Market is situated has been taken over by the Urban Development Authority from today (27th). The land and the supermarket … [Read more...]
Investigations underway into covid mutations
Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, Head, Department of Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, said that tests to find out whether … [Read more...]
Minister Bandula flares up regarding gas issue
When inquired from the Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena regarding the lack of gas at the specified capacity of a domestic gas cylinder in the market, the … [Read more...]
Corona could be controlled only if people follow proper health advice – President
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has emphasized that in order to successfully overcome the challenge of the covid epidemic, the people should strictly follow all … [Read more...]
Port City Act creates two laws, two countries – National People’s Power
The National People's Power (NPP) states that the Port City Act creates two laws and two countries. This was stated addressing a media briefing held at the JVP … [Read more...]
Missing submarine had 53 people on board
Indonesian security forces say a missing submarine with 53 people on board has sunk off the coast of Bali. Navy Chief Yudo Magano told a news conference that … [Read more...]
Lankatruth exposure brings results – Consumer Affairs Authority probes gas fraud
‘LankaTruth’ published a news item on the 17th revealing that a serious gas fraud was being committed after the companies involved in the gas price hike had to … [Read more...]
New strain of covid-19 detected in Sri Lanka – Prof. Malavige
A new strain of COVID-19 has been detected in Sri Lanka, says Prof. Neelika Malavige, the Head of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Sciences at Sri … [Read more...]
Rishard, Riaz arrested again
Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riaz Bathiudeen were arrested again by the CID this morning (24). Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana … [Read more...]
Travel in Trincomalee restricted
As the health sector has identified an increased risk of the spread of the covid-19 virus in the Trincomalee District the Eastern Province Governor Anuradha … [Read more...]
Port City Petition hearing concluded – final decision to the Speaker in due course
The Supreme Court today (April 23) concluded the consideration of petitions challenging the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill.The petitions submitted … [Read more...]
Let’s meet in court – Anura challenges
JVP leader Anura Dissanayake said in Parliament today (28th) that there was a vicious circle that plunders public wealth and his voice against it could not be … [Read more...]
Port City Act is a betrayal of the sovereignty of Sri Lanka – Wakamulla Uditha Thero
The introduction of the 'Port City Economic Commission Act' is an attempt to establish another country in Sri Lanka and it is a betrayal of the country's … [Read more...]
Part of Kuliyapitiya Locked down
The Public Health Inspector's Office stated that travel restrictions have been imposed in several areas including Kuliyapitiya town from today (22nd). Travel … [Read more...]
India Records World’s Highest One-Day Surge in Covid Cases
India saw the world’s biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases ever as a ferocious new wave grips the country, overwhelming hospitals and crematoriums and … [Read more...]
Are arguments to bring in Port City Commission true? Former Central Bank Additional Director Nirmala Siriwardena explains
"Those who comment on the Colombo Ports Commission Bill like a repeated mantra say that this commission will be set up for the national economy or the national … [Read more...]