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Archives for June 2021
Sudath Samaraweera made scapegoat for the spread of covid – gets immediate transfer
Specialist Dr Sudath Samaraweera, who was the head of the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health, has been removed from the post. The Epidemiology Unit … [Read more...]
Only 1% of military spending approved by G7 to fight covid
“The virus is spreading worldwide faster than vaccine distribution! 10,000 patients die every day,” says World Health Organization (WHO) President Tedros … [Read more...]
Latest ruling on travel restrictions…
The current travel restrictions imposed due to the spread of covid pandemic will be lifted at 4.00 am on the 21st of this month, said the Head of the National … [Read more...]
Is port’s general made the scapegoat?
It is reported that retired Major General Daya Ratnayake, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, has been removed. Instead, Nihal Keppetipola has … [Read more...]
Even Waima, Sakkara’s son, can’t stop price hikes in Sri Lanka
The Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena states that there are requests from importers to increase the prices of all essential commodities imported to Sri … [Read more...]
Reduce oil prices to former level without deceiving people – Vijitha Herath
“The government is making further allegations against Udaya Gammanpila. It is a question of commissions. Accusations regarding the division of commissions are … [Read more...]
FR petition from JVP against decision to import luxury cars
A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a ruling that the government's decision to import 227 luxury vehicles for MPs and … [Read more...]
China sends first astronauts to its maiden space station
China launched a spacecraft today (17th) carrying three astronauts on a mission to begin constructing its maiden space station.The Shenzhou-12 or "divine … [Read more...]
Travel Restrictions to be extended?
Deputy DG of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath says as the public flouts the ongoing travel restrictions without any hesitation, there is no alternative to … [Read more...]
Shani released by Gampaha HC
Former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department Shani Abeysekera and Sub-Inspector Sugath Mohana Mendis were released Gampaha High Court today (17th) … [Read more...]
Udubadana farmers hoist black flags
Farmers in Bogahakumbura Udubadana staged a protest yesterday (16th) alleging that they had to abandon their fields as they have not got any fertilizers to … [Read more...]
Shani given bail but remanded again till 30th
The three suspects, including former Director of the CID Shani Abeysekera, were released by the Court of Appeal this afternoon (16th) but remanded until the … [Read more...]
Covid at its maximum level, be as careful as possible – Chairperson, SLMA
The spread of the covid epidemic in the country has reached its peak, says the President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Dr. Padma Gunaratne.Dr. Padma … [Read more...]
Submit to court audio recordings related to the ship – Captain requests
President's Counsel Sarath Jayamanne, appearing for the Captain of the suspected ship, has requested the court to produce radio data on conversations conducted … [Read more...]
Denying jobs in Korea under the pretence of corona is unfair – Sunil Handunnetti
Former parliamentarian Sunil Handunnetti says that depriving thousands of young people eligible to leave for jobs in Korea on the corona epidemic's pretext is a … [Read more...]
US retreats from Afghanistan repeating debacle in Vietnam!
“The Afghan people are courageous, independent and militant. Their way of life depended on animal husbandry and agriculture. They hate trade. The Afghan people, … [Read more...]
Namal avoids answering question on oil prices but talks about development
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapaksa has given an erratic answer to a question asked by a journalist in anticipation of a direct answer from … [Read more...]
Gammanpila, reveal what happened to Rs. 300,000 million!
The total amount of debt accumulated over the decades since the inception of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) until December 31 2020 is Rs. 345500 … [Read more...]
Gammanpila calls for a Presidential Commission
General Secretary of SLPP Sagara Kariyawasam has sharply criticized Minister Gammanpila at a media briefing yesterday (13th) widening the divisions of the … [Read more...]