Japan to deepen relationship with Sri Lanka

Dhammika Perera resigns

Investment Promotion Minister Dhammika Perera has resigned from his post. Perera took oaths on 23 June in Parliament as a National List MP of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). Dhammika Perera took oaths after the court had dismissed petitions filed against his appointment as an MP. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Jul, 2022

Three arrested over attack on PM’s private residence

Three suspects have been arrested over the attack on Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence. Mobs protested near his residence last night and came under attack by the Police and military. Unknown individuals later set fire to the house and looted some of the items. The attack on Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence drew strong condemnation. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said that he joins all peaceful Sri Lankans in fiercely condemning the barb

10 Jul, 2022

Influenza virus positivity rate surges from 2.8 pc to 30.1 pc in China

Beijing [China], June 28 (ANI): China is witnessing a continuous increase in the positivity rate of influenza viruses dominated by the influenza A (H3N2) subtype, as the cases increase in some regions of Southern China, a local media reported citing a data released by Chinese National Influenza Center (CNIC). As per the latest report of CNIC, the positive influenza infections in provincial regions in southern China have increased since May 9. It has increased to 30.1 per cent in mid-June which

10 Jul, 2022