Three-wheeler destroyed in fire near Kelani bridge

India and Sri Lanka agree to share real time intelligence

India and Sri Lanka have agreed to share real time intelligence and to work against terrorist entities. The first delegation level virtual Police Chiefs? Dialogue between the Police Chiefs of India and Sri Lanka was held today (April 8, 2021) in a cordial and constructive environment, which is a hallmark of close and friendly relation between the two countries, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said. The Indian delegation was led by the Director of the Intelligence Bureau while the Inspect

08 Apr, 2021

Petition filed in SC against use of Sinopharm in Sri Lanka

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) against the use of the Sinopharm vaccine in Sri Lanka, without proper approval. The petition filed today seeks an order preventing the Chinese manufactured coronavirus vaccine from being administered in Sri Lanka without the consent of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). The petition was filed by the People?s Movement for the Rights of Patients (PMRP). Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi, State Minister Channa Jayasumana,

09 Apr, 2021

Sajith alerts Speaker over major pollution of Diyawanna Lake

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today alerted Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena over major pollution of the Diyawanna Lake. Speaking in Parliament today, Premadasa said that a number of drains and sewerage systems have been diverted to the lake surrounding Parliament. “There is major pollution in the Diyawanna Lake,” he said. Premadasa said that he had raised the matter earlier as well yet nothing has been done so far. He requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to inspect the lake and s

09 Apr, 2021