Sumanthiran tests negative for COVID-19
TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran said today that he was tested negative for COVID-19 but would remain in quarantine.Read More »
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Eight COVID-19 deaths reported today; death toll increases to 240
Eight more COVID-19 deaths were confirmed by the Health Services Director General today, the Government Information Department said. Read More »
American democracy, as in Sri Lanka, rests on the strength of its system of checks and balances: US Envoy
US Ambassador in Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz, said today that the American democracy, as in Sri Lanka and Maldives, rests on the strength of its institutions and system of checks and balances. Read More »
Defence Minister approves to detain lawyer Hejaaz for 90 more days: CID informs court
The Defence Minister has approved to detain lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah for 90 more days for further questioning, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officials have informed the Fort Magistrate’s Read More »
COVID vaccine through COVAX likely by January end: Dr. Samaraweera
Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today that there is a possibility of Sri Lanka getting a COVID-19 vaccine through COVAX facility by the end of January. Read More »
Cinema industry exempted from entertainment tax for two years
The approval has been granted to exempt the cinema industry from the entertainment tax for the two years of 2021 and 2022, the Prime Minister's Office said.Read More »
Thirty-one MPs asked to undergo self-quarantine
A total of 31 Members of Parliament who came into contact with COVID-19 positive MPs have been asked to undergo self-quarantine, parliament said. Read More »
150 lawyers to be recruited as Chief Inspectors (CIs) to provide better legal services to public
A decision has been taken to recruit 150 lawyers as Chief Inspectors (CIs) at police stations to provide legal counsel and services to the public in a more efficient manner, the Ministry of Justice sa Read More »