Report based on multi-tiered edifice of lies, innuendo and suggestions- SL ambassador to China

Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha Kohona who commented on the draft resolution on Sri Lanka to be moved at the UNHRC session said the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is based on a multi-tiered edifice of lies, innuendo and suggestions.

Ranjan’s life in danger in Angunakolapelessa prison - Sajith

Mr. Premadasa urged the Govt to transfer him to a prison in Colombo The Government will have to take responsibility if something happens to Mr. Ramanayake

Easter Sunday attack SL holds with US on three Sri Lankans charged in U.S. District Court

All three are currently in Sri Lanka’s custody

Champika Ranawaka seeks to legislate on Contempt of Court

The legal division of his political movement called ‘43rd Brigade’ had worked out such a piece of law

Allegations on contrary COVID figures Health Ministry responds

This is not done in a haphazard manner and every section mentioned, makes their contribution when final figures are released Whoever wishes to obtain information pertaining to COIVD-19 figures in the country can reach the Health Ministry

Containment of COVID -19 pandemic with emergence of new variants GMOA calls for policy shift

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) yesterday called for a policy shift on the containment of COVID -

‘Affluent hands’ demand influence from health officials

Several incidents of exercising undue influence on health officials to obtain the COVID- 19 vaccine have been reported making it difficult for them to follow the priority list, Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath sa

PCoI into Easter Sunday attacks Six-member Committee appointed by President entrusted with wide ranging mandate

The Committee was selected considering factors such as political maturity, experience and high level of knowledge in various fields These recommendations cannot be successfully implemented by any entity single handedly

Indian poachers in Sri Lankan waters Sad plight of fisher folk in Vadamarachchi

Indian poachers destroyed nets belonging to SL fishermen and take away the fish caught in the nets by force

EPDP wants Provincial Councils strengthened

The EPDP handed over its proposals to the committee involved in working out the new constitution

Presidential Commission on Easter Sunday attacks Catholics in SL will take to the streets if report is not published - SJB MP

Catholics of Katuwapitiya came out to the street recently and it won’t be long when Catholics in all parts of the country come out in protest

Indian protest over power projects in north Chinese company says firmly opposed to interference by third party

On January 18th, 2021, the project award was approved by the Cabinet of incumbent GOSL, but the final award letter was de

Vaccination drive: Priority given to high risk areas: Army Chief 

High risk areas are taken into consideration when administering vaccines in the country, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said yesterday.

India allows Pakistan to use its airspace for PM Imran’ Sri Lanka visit

India has allowed Pakistan to use its airspace for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Sri Lanka, it emerged on Monday. Pakistan had another option to use SriLankan Airlines for the premier’s visit on cards if Delhi refused to open its airspace, according to the Pakistan Observer.

Maj. Gen. Sumedha Perera wants to step down due to unforeseen circumstances

Asks that he be relieved of his duties as Agriculture Ministry Secretary

PCoI into Easter Sunday attacks Six-member Committee entrusted with wide ranging mandate -PMD

The six-member Committee appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to study the Report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into Easter Sunday attacks has been entrusted with a wide ranging mandate, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Covishield for Covid-19

A health official in Wattala displaying the new Covishield vaccine of India’s Serum Institute or the local name for the UK p

Those without qualifications shouldn’t act on PCoI recommendations: Cardinal

Says would seek international assistance if action not taken against those responsible

Rosy refutes claims on Covid vaccines given to VIP’s

Every citizen in my city is a VIP for me

Minister vows to end those using technology for extortion

Public Security Minister Rear Admiral, Dr. Sarath Weerasekara vowed that the Police would put an end to the using of technology to victimise young women to pillage ransom from them before the crime goes out of hand.

Appropriate action would be taken against those responsible for Easter Sunday attacks: Chamal

Chairman of the Presidential Commission to Investigate the Easter Sunday Terrorist Attack Minister Chamal Rajapaksa sa

Govt. should state how it will settle foreign debt services: Harsha

Highlighting that Sri Lanka’s foreign debt services which has to be settled for this year had reached $6 billion, SJB MP Harsha de Silva yesterday urged the government to state as to how it is going to settle them.

Govt to seek $52.5 mn from Treasury to purchase 10 mn vaccines from India

10 million vaccines will be utilized to vaccinate 5 million people, under the first phase

Sri Lanka losing control of vaccination programme?

Frustrated citizens take to Social Media raising concerns how to register

Zero draft of UNHRC resolution Govt. to undertake top level engagement with member states

SL leaders expected to hold talks with Pakistani PM regarding cooperation at the UNHRC

Sri Lanka may escape serious censure

First text of draft Resolution circulated

UK, US Covid variants ‘combine’ into hybrid sparking fears of more contagious mutant virus

Two variants of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 have combined their genomes to form a heavily mutated hybrid version

Prez says it is mandatory for officials with authority to attend District and Divisional Development Committee meetings

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has categorically directed that officials with decision making powers must attend District and Divisional Development Committee meetings to implement people-centric projects.

Judge Sobhitha Rajakaruna appointed to Special Presidential Commission

A gazette notification published on February 19 following the appointment

15 women attended Zahran’s zealotry lessons, took oath for suicide attacks anytime – Police

Zahran had promoted Wahhabism and extremism prior to causing the mayhem