Obama, other world leaders exchange pleasantries with Sirisena

Monday 12 April declared a special Government holiday

Monday 12 April has been declared a special Government holiday. The Ministry of Public Administration said that the holiday has been declared as a result of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Tuesday and Wednesday are already public and mercantile holidays to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. (Colombo Gazette)

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

Caroline Jurie defends her actions and relinquishes Mrs. World crown

By Easwaran Rutnam Reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie has defended her actions at the recent Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World pageant and relinquished her crown. In a statement issued today, Jurie expressed dismay over the recent actions at the pageant that led to controversy. “i only wanted a fair stage and an equal opportunity for all contestants,” she said. She insisted that she did not favour anyone at the Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World pageant held on Sunday. Jurie said that?she will alway

09 Apr, 2021