Kusal Mendis arrested over accident in Panadura

Chinese team dispatched to repair ship gifted to Sri Lanka

A team from China had been sent to repair a ship gifted to Sri Lanka by the Chinese Government. However, the Sri Lanka Navy insisted that the ship gifted by China to Sri Lanka was fully operational, as speculation grew that the frigate was facing a number of technical issues. China had gifted P-625, a type 053H2G class frigate, to Sri Lanka and the ship was commissioned last year as SLNS Parakramabahu. There had been strong speculation that the Sri Lanka Navy had been facing several operation

08 Apr, 2021

Serum warns of more delays in vaccine exports if infections rise in India

The Serum Institute has warned of more delays in vaccine exports if infections rise in India. The Chief Executive of Serum Institute, Adar Poonawalla told the Associated Press that the the world?s largest vaccine maker, based in India, will be able to restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if new coronavirus infections subside in the country. However, he warned a continued surge in infections could result in more delays because the Serum Institute of India would have to meet domestic nee

06 Apr, 2021

Mrs. World Caroline Jurie arrested

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie and former model Chula Padmendra have been arrested over the incident that occurred during the Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World pageant, the Cinnamon Gardens Police said. The Police said that Jurie and Padmendra have been arrested on three counts. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana said that the two women were arrested following investigations conducted by the Police. The National Director for Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. Wo

08 Apr, 2021