Sri Lanka Standard Institution clarifies

With reference to yesterday’s Daily Mirror front page story “Govt. Analyst’s report confirms gas explosions due to composition change,” the Director General/CEO of Sri Lanka Standard Institution Dr. (Mrs) Siddhika G.Senaratne has sent the following clarification.

Chairman of Kinniya UC remanded over ferry tragedy

Police have also arrested the owner and two operators of the ferry

Both Govt. and opposition MPs say Laws designed to control media should not be enacted

Different methods should be followed if clarifications are needed

14 dead, one missing, 22 injured, by adverse weather: DMC

Deduru Oya, Bowatenna, and Polgolla sluice gates opened

COVID cases in rural areas on the rise: Health Ministry

Strictly follow health rules as festive season is around the corner

Mahinda Samarasinghe resigns from Parliament

Accepts new post as Sri Lanka Ambassador of USA

Domestic gas cylinder explodes at house in Hokandara

No one injured in the explosion

No issue in remembering war victims: Kiriella

The JVP also remembers those who died due to riots

Govt. enjoys two third majority because of SLFP

Says I also set an example by cutting down expenditure

No composition change in LP gas cylinders: Litro

Says gas cylinders are released based on the safety of the cylinder

Colombo’s Golden Gate commissioned

The Golden Gate of Colombo or the first ever suspension bridge in Sri Lanka to run across the mighty river Kelani was commissioned by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa with Highways Minister Johnston Fernando last evening adding an illuminated spectacular view to the city.

Ruwan blames govt. for Kinniya ferry tragedy

Our government started a number of projects. However, this government had not continued any of them

Special operation nets over 4,000 sans face masks in WP

Over 35,000 travelling in buses, trishaws, mobikes were inspected A total of 9,658 people have been warned for not wearing face masks properly

UN expert to visit SL to assess contemporary forms of slavery

He is due to examine labour conditions in various economic sectors, including the garment industry, the tea plantations, tourism and domestic work

Govt. Analyst’s report confirms gas explosions due to composition change

Following the Government Analyst’s reports that confirmed the cause of recent explosions in Colombo, Weligama and Kandy were due to gas leaks, the Sri Lanka Standard Institution is critici

Democracy summit: US snubs Sri Lanka

China and Russia are among the few countries together with Sri Lanka not invited for the summit

Health Ministry says Vulnerable people still forgo vaccine leading to increased deaths

Demand for Pfizer vaccine on the wane

Ferry owner and operators arrested

Six persons including four children drowned and 20 others were hospitalised after a passenger ferry capsized The ferry was being used to transport passengers due to repairs being carried out on the Kuringankerni Bridge in Kinniya

Merits and demerits of obtaining loans from IMF discussed in cabinet

The cabinet had an extensive discussion on the merits and demerits of obtaining a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and a decision would be taken pretty soon on whether to opt for an IMF loan to bail

Human Rights are central to U.S. foreign policy in SL

The U.S. State Department joins Sri Lankan Tamil people in search for lasting peace

Hr situation in SL continues to deteriorate: UK

This statement provides an updated assessment of 31 priority countries from Jan.1 to June 30, 2021

Banning pocket size booze bottles forever Will pay no heed to any political pressure: Env. Min.

It is hazardous to the health as the consumers would “guzzle it down” for quick intoxication

Passenger ferry capsizes in Kinniya Residents attack SLMC MP’s Kinniya house

The ferry was being used to transport people due to repairs being carried out on the Kuringankerni Bridge in Kinniya

Red alert issued to 10 districts; over 100mm rainfall forecast: Met Department

A red alert (Take Action) on heavy deluge has been issued for ten districts, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday. They said fairly heavy rainfall of more than 100 mm could be expected in some places in Eastern, North-Central, and U

Ferry service operated by a Local Govt. Authority - Govt.

There is no involvement of the Government

MP Mahinda Samarasinghe to resign soon

I will assume duties as the Sri Lankan Ambassador in US in a few day’s time

Increase in number of COVID deaths Health Ministry apprehensive about imminent danger

The daily fatality number which fluctuates around 18 increased to 31 on Monday

COVID positive cases Significant rise in number in schools daily: CTU

Teachers and principals who contracted the virus from the school environment have to undergo PCR and Antigen tests at their own expense

SL bound to go for dialogue with IMF this December: Ranil

I request that the details of this dialogue be presented to Parliament

Import of non essential food items Experts raise concerns

Importers should limit import of non essential food items whose substitutes are manufactured locally