Sri Lanka Rupee continues to depreciate

Wanindu Hasaranga tests positive for Covid-19

Sri Lanka cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga has tested positive for Covid-19 while on tour in Australia. The player was found to be positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted this morning (15th February). The Sri Lanka Cricket board said that Hasaranga is currently undergoing Covid-19 protocols and is placed in isolation. Hasaranga will not take part in the third T20 international between Australia and Sri Lanka today (Tuesday). (Colombo Gazette)

15 Feb, 2022

Cabinet Ministers to consider travelling on bicycles

Cabinet Ministers are to consider travelling on bicycles to work at least once a month, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today. He said that the Cabinet had discussed the matter and are looking at options. The move is part of an attempt to promote the use of bicycles by the public. He said that the Government wants to set the example by encouraging Cabinet Ministers to use bicycles. Amaraweera said that there would be security and other concerns when Cabinet Ministers travel in p

15 Feb, 2022

Woman shot dead inside a house in Matugama

A woman was shot dead inside a house in Matugama late last night, the Police said. The Police said that two armed men had entered the house and opened fire. A 38-year-old woman who was inside the house at the time was killed in the incident. The Police recovered six rounds of T-56 ammunition inside the house following the incident. Initial investigations revealed that the victim’s husband was the main target of the gunmen. CCTV cameras showed one man entering the house with a T-56 weapon.

16 Feb, 2022