So far 56,294 people have been arrested in the past year and a half on charges of violating the quarantine curfew. A total of 452 persons have been arrested … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
President understands neither language of science nor language of dialogue
The President does not understand the language of science or the language of dialogue that are used to explain scientific facts, says Mr Bimal Ratnayake, the … [Read more...]
Government takes political decisions to burden the people
It is alleged that the government is implementing political decisions, including the anti-corona crackdown announced by the President, on the country, putting a … [Read more...]
Closing country for 10 days not enough – Nihal Abeysinghe
Dr Nihal Abeysinghe: Consultant in Community Medicine and Former Chief Epidemiologist, says that 10 days of closure was not enough when the … [Read more...]
First phase of black protest over
The first phase of the black protest held by the Catholic Church today (21st) ended protesting against the failure to conduct a proper investigation into the … [Read more...]
Roads will be constructed though country is closed – Johnston Fernando
Highways Minister Johnston Fernando says that projects to improve the country's road network will continue under the curfew.Addressing the officials of the … [Read more...]
We’ll bring tourists though country is closed – Prasanna Ranatunga
Despite President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa's decision to impose a nationwide quarantine curfew from last night (20th), the country is still open to tourists, says … [Read more...]
Serious point in the Address to the Nation
According to a report published on the government's official website regarding the President's Address to the Nation last night (20), there is a serious issue … [Read more...]
Here’s 16 billion to give relief to the people!
It is revealed that the loss of income tax last year was Rs. 16 billion due to the removal of taxes levied on the highest income-earning businesses and on … [Read more...]
A lockdown cluster from the government…
The last-minute announcement that the country will be closed for 10 days from tonight has created a serious danger of people queuing up for essential … [Read more...]
Countrywide lockdown from tonight
The government has announced a nationwide lockdown from 10 pm tonight till Monday, August 30. This has been stated by Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.The … [Read more...]
National television bares all!
The news broadcast on National Television at 8 pm yesterday (19th) devoted a great deal of time to launch a vicious attack on the opposition and the trade … [Read more...]
“Covid 19 is exceeding all limits!” – Dr. Najith Indika
Dr. Najith Indika of the Avissawella Hospital has added another sensitive piece of news to his Facebook account today, revealing the number of people being … [Read more...]
Bread prices up
The Bakery Manufacturers Association says it has decided to increase the prices of bakery products, including bread, from next Monday (23).Accordingly, the … [Read more...]
209 doctors infected with covid-19
The Government Medical Officers' Association says that so far 209 doctors have been diagnosed with coronavirus.Among them are 27 doctors from the Colombo … [Read more...]
Today, lives of our people are crying out for oxygen in hospitals – they die without drugs…
The JVP stating that the President has a responsibility to the people of this country, wherever his children and grandchildren live in the world, has strongly … [Read more...]
Go for country lockdown immediately – 10 government parties demand
Ten government allies have said the country will be like a hell town in another ten weeks and have called on President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to listen to medical … [Read more...]
Where’s ‘official foreign exchange reserves miracle’ Cabraal promised?
The latest Central Bank statement reveals that Sri Lanka's official foreign exchange reserves stand at US$ 2.8 billion, adequate for 1.8 months' worth of … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka named as a high-risk country
Hong Kong has classified Sri Lanka as a high-risk country due to the rapid spread of the Delta variety and the high mortality rate in Sri Lanka.According to … [Read more...]
Listen to the health sector & close the country immediately – Dayasiri Jayasekara
Deputy Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara says a lock-down or a curfew should be imposed for some time to control the rise in corona deaths and infections.Addressing … [Read more...]