Ranil to urgently meet minor parties

Coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka increases to 229

The coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka increased to 229 today. The Government said that four more deaths were reported today. Of the four deaths, one victim is a resident of Mount Lavinia. The 74-year-old woman from Mount Lavinia had been transferred from the Colombo National Hospital to the Homagama Base Hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus. She died while receiving treatment at the Homagama Base Hospital. The second victim is a 64-year-old man from Kattankudy. He was trans

09 Jan, 2021

New Delhi concerned Chinese Intelligence behind protests against ECT

New Delhi is concerned that Chinese Intelligence is behind protests against East Container Terminal (ECT) in the Colombo Port, the Sunday Times reported. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar?s whistle- stop visit to Colombo was prompted largely by New Delhi?s concerns that China was guiding the narrative on its pet projects such as the proposed partnership with Japan and Sri Lanka to run the East Container Terminal (ECT). Less than five days’ notice was given to Colombo of the visit,

10 Jan, 2021

SLMC leader tests positive for the coronavirus

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem has tested positive for the coronavirus. Hakeem tweeted saying he has entered into a quarantine facility after testing positive for the coronavirus. “I have tested positive for COVID-19 today and will be entered into a quarantine facility. I request those who came into contact with me in the last 10 days to take necessary health and safety precautions,” he said. Last week State Minister of Batik, Handloom Fabrics, and Local Apparel Products

10 Jan, 2021