Govt.’s decision to reject UN report: OHCHR says it hopes SL will focus on the report’s substance
In response to the government's decision to reject the UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet's report, a Spokesperson from her office told The Morning today that they hope Sri Lanka woul Read More »
Another four COVID-19 deaths reported; death toll increases to 343
The Health Services Director General has confirmed another four COVID-19 deaths in the country, increasing the COVID-19 death toll to 343, the Government Information Department said. Read More »
Sri Lanka vaccinates 156,310 personnel against COVID-19
A total of 156,310 personnel have been vaccinated against COVID-19 virus in Sri Lanka in eight days, the Chief Epidemiologist said today. Read More »
President commences constructions of South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel at Anuradhapura
The construction of South Asia's longest irrigation tunnel system was inaugurated at Palugaswewa in Anuradhapura under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today. Read More »
Medhananda Thera asks not to spread misinformation on Kurundamale excavations
Archaeological Chakravarthy Ellawala Medhananda Thera today said that some Tamil politicians in other countries are spreading misinformation about the excavations at Kurundamale Read More »
India responds to reports on currency swap facility settlement, says it was prescheduled
The Indian High Commission in Colombo today responded to the reports of US$ 400 million currency swap facility settled by Sri Lanka and added that the settlement was prescheduled. Read More »
Protesters demand Rs.1,000 minimum daily wage for estate workers
A group of businesspersons and service providers based in Sea Street, Colombo staged a protest urging the authorities to increase the minimum daily wage of estate workers to Rs.1,000. Pix by Eshan Das Read More »