Protest in Vavuniya over Bathiudeen’s arrest
A protest had been held in front of the Vavuniya District Secretariat office yesterday (28) demanding the urgent release of All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Leader and MP Rishad Bathuideen who was be Read More »
AG requests trial-at-bar for 6 Easter suspects
Attorney General (AG), President’s Counsel (PC) Dappula de Livera has requested Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya PC to appoint a trial-at-bar in order to try six suspects involved in the Easter Sunda Read More »
The Port City: The Concept and the Consequences
Public interest was aroused suddenly when a Bill titled the ‘Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill’ was tabled in Parliament rather stealthily. This is to set up a special economic zone in Colomb Read More »
UNP plans physical May Day rally
Following a high-level official decision to cancel the usual May Day rallies by political parties in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country, only the United National Party (UNP), whic Read More »
World Bank approves $ 80 m financing to SL
The World Bank yesterday (28) approved $ 80.5 million additional financing to help Sri Lanka access and distribute fairly Covid-19 vaccines and to strengthen the country’s vaccination system and pande Read More »
Pharmaceutical chamber assures continued supply amidst new wave
In line with its patient-first approach, Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI), which represents over 60 major importers of pharmaceuticals, accounting for 85% of Sri Lanka’s medici Read More »
Programmes on skills development, anger mgt. techniques, emotion regulation needed
With a view to the systematic deinstitutionalisation of youth, programmes should be conducted for youth focusing on how to improve social skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, anger ma Read More »