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By Vikram Mukesh Mental health issue has emerged as one of the major casualty in China’s financial hub Shanghai which has seen lockdown since late March due to resurgence of Covid 19. Innumerable cases of anxiety, depression and mental health disorders have been reported from the town contrary to the government cla im that it […]
- As China doubles down on ‘zero-COVID’, some have had enough (Category: Breaking News)
- China at a crossroads: Confronting COVID limitations (Category: Breaking News)
- XiJinping’s Failing”Zero-Covid” Policy and Vaccine Diplomacy (Category: Breaking News)
- Fresh signs COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in China (Category: Breaking News)
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung says she is hopeful the government, including the new Prime Minister, would be able to bring about political stability and overcome the current economic crisis.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic produced another outstanding display as he reached the French Open fourth round without dropping a set all week. Serbia’s Djokovic, 34, won 6-3 6-3 6-2 – saving one break point in the third set – against Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene. The top seed remains on course for a potential quarter-final meeting with […]
- Rafael Nadal beats Casper Ruud for 14th Roland Garros title (Category: Breaking News)
- Novak Djokovic wins opener against Stefanos Tsitsipas (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic wins Australian Open 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon (Category: Breaking News)
After being closed to tourists for two years, Japan is opening its borders to visitors from 98 countries and regions. It marks the most significant moment so far in the country’s slow relaxation of its Covid-19 entry restrictions. But some restrictions will remain, including a requirement to visit the country as part of a tour […]
- Israel and Switzerland confirm Monkeypox cases (Category: Breaking News)
- Hong Kong’s John Lee: Ex-security chief set to become new leader (Category: Breaking News)
- North Korea orders strict lockdown with first official Covid cases (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns (Category: Breaking News)
Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ajith Rohana has been transferred to the Southern Province. The DIG in charge of Crimes and Traffic has been transferred to replace the current DIG of the South. Senior DIG in charge of Southern Province, Rajitha Sri Daminda has been transferred to the Eastern Province. Earlier, Ajith Rohana […]
- Police warn protesters engaging in violence (Category: Breaking News)
- Top cops declare war on Public Security Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Transfer of Seven Senior DIGs: Ajith Rohana alleges Minister Tiran Alles protecting one Senior DIG (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TESTS AT WP EXIT POINTS: DIG AJITH ROHANA (Category: Breaking News)
The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka, Sarah Hulton, calling on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor G.L. Peiris on Thursday (27), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated him on his reappointment to the ministerial portfolio.
Traffic congestion was reported on the Southern Expressway towards Matara this morning (May 28) due to an accident, now the road has been cleared and reopened, police said.The post Southern...Click on the headline to read the full story
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the outcome of the educational reform should be to create a good citizen who is also productive to the economy.The post Aim of educational reform is to...Click on the headline to read the full story
Three Senior Deputy Inspector General (Senior DIG) of Police including Senior DIG in charge of the Crime and Traffic Ajith Rohana have been transferred.The post Three Senior DIGs including Ajith...Click on the headline to read the full story
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Possibility of increasing and restructuring the assistance provided by India in the form of credits
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Teejay Lanka Plc, said net profits grew 9 percent 826 million rupee in the March 2022 quarter
- Sri Lanka Bairaha Farm’s profit soars over 200% on rising chicken price (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’ Dipped Products net up on forex gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank’s Profit down by 4.9-pct (Category: Breaking News)
The Go Gota Gama protest site at Galle Face marks 50 days today (Saturday). The protest began on 9th April after Sri Lanka began to suffer a serious economic crisis resulting in a shortage of fuel, gas and enforced power cuts. Protesters gathered at Galle Face, near the entrance to the Presidential Secretariat and demanded […]
- Government facing challenge of securing funds for fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesters and Police clash at Parliament Road (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister warns of threat of food shortage (Category: Breaking News)
- Second consignment of Indonesia humanitarian aid arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the outcome of the educational reform should be to create a good citizen who is also productive to the economy.
Investors are waiting for cues from budget proposals, new government's policies to achieve stability
- Sri Lanka stocks fall on concerns over fuel shortage, political instability (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks up after cabinet appointment amid concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares gain close to 2-pct in mid-day trade (Category: Breaking News)
Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ajith Rohana, the DIG in charge of Crimes and Traffic has been transferred to the Southern Province.
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Traffic congestion is reported on the Southern Expressway towards Matara this morning (May 28), the Road Development Authority (RDA) says.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology says.
Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says a unanimous decision was taken at the all-party meeting to present the draft 21st constitutional amendment to the Cabinet of Ministers on the 6ht of June.
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presided over the capping ceremony and pledging of allegiance to the service by 30 Naval and Air Force nursing students who studied at Naval Nurses’ Training School, SLNS Thakshila. The event was held at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, SLNS Parakrama on 26th May 2022.
- Failed love affair the cause of Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Two nabbed for illegal sea cucumber transport (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy recovers LTTE explosives haul (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy builds its own simulator (Category: Breaking News)
The Parliamentary Council decided to concur with the recommendation to appoint Mr. Anthony Nihal Fonseka as a member of the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka,The Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dassanayake said.
The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, H.E. Eric Lavertu, met with the Minister for Health, Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella at the Ministry of Health on occasion of a donation made by the French Government. The donation was of anesthetic and respiratory medicines amounting to a value of 300,000 Euros.
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A rapid renewable energy generation plan will be in effect from 1st of June, says the Minister of Power and Energy.
USD 600 million would be required to ensure an adequate supply of fertiliser in the country, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said during a discussion with the representatives from the agriculture sector to discuss the looming food shortage.
A Sri Lankan Tamil family whose detention has focused anger over Australia s asylum-seeker policies have won a four-year battle to return to their Queensland town.
Colombo’s iconic and stylish destination bar, ColomBar, has been re-located to its original now revamped location to reinvigorate its offering of delightful cocktails, exclusive spirits, and fusion food and music that truly embody the spirit and diversity of the island. Conceptualised to showcase the city and the island’s vibrant culture and heritage in one place, […]
- Man walking from Thalawakele to Colombo to support protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Vesak Day at GotaGoGama (Category: Breaking News)
- UNHCR commends Sri Lanka for rescuing 105 Rohingya refugees (Category: Breaking News)
- Bodies of woman and son recovered from buried house (Category: Breaking News)
A protest was staged near the residence and office of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, disrupting traffic along Flower Road. The protest was staged by “No Deal Gama”.
- Delightful Diwali dinner buffet at The Kingsbury, Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Dozens killed after two trains collide in Greece (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest march held to mark 50 days of Galle Face struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- Man walking from Thalawakele to Colombo to support protest (Category: Breaking News)
India handed over a consignment of drugs and other medical supplies to Sri Lanka today (Friday). Acting High Commissioner Vinod K. Jacob handed over the consignment donated by the Government of India to the Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella in Colombo. The consignment which weighs more than 25 tons is valued at close to SLR […]
- Indian ship with large humanitarian assistance to arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Humanitarian assistance worth over Rs 2 billion arrives from India (Category: Breaking News)
- India hands over large consignment of medical supplies to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Sri Lanka sign LOC deal for urea fertiliser (Category: Breaking News)
Forty-five illegal immigrants have been detained by the Sri Lanka Navy in the southern and western seas. The immigrants were detained in two suspicious local multi-day fishing trawlers. SLNS Gajabahu, which was patrolling the southern waters detained a multi-day fishing trawler which was operating off the southern coast with 26 persons onboard. Meanwhile, a fast […]
- Over 200kg of heroin and ICE seized off Dondra (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy rescues fishermen from sinking boat (Category: Breaking News)
- Navy detains Indian trawler poaching in Sri Lanka waters (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Navy detains 15 Indian fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
Heads of State media institutions have been asked to resign by Media Minister Bandula Gunawardane. The newly appointed Media Minister has requested heads of print and electronic media to step down. Accordingly, the Chairman of the Independent Television Network (ITN) Niroshan Premaratne submitted his resignation. The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation is Sonala Gunawardana. […]
- Laws to regulate television, radio and new media (Category: Breaking News)
- Media accused of damaging Sri Lanka’s image (Category: Breaking News)
- Concerns over Sri Lanka’s intelligence network after Kanjipani escaped (Category: Breaking News)
- Government questions media role during Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
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