Speaker tells MPs to refrain from walking around during sessions

Sri Lanka in talks with multiple countries to nab drug ringleaders

Sri Lanka is in talks with multiple countries to nab drug ringleaders who are based overseas. Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said that Sri Lanka has already had talks with some countries to arrest drug ringleaders who are wanted in Sri Lanka. He said that 18 Red Notices have been issued through INTERPOL to arrest the suspects. The Defence Secretary said that some of the wanted criminals who are evading arrest and are now based overseas, are expected to be arrested this year. ?

01 Jan, 2021

Expert committee recommends both burial and cremation

The expert committee appointed by the Health Ministry to study the issue on the disposal of the bodies of coronavirus victims, has recommended both burial and cremation. The committee had been appointed to study the issue after Muslims objected to the forced cremation of Muslim coronavirus victims. In its report leaked on social media, the committee notes that it firmly stands by on the previous recommendation and guidelines on exclusive cremations of dead bodies as the most appropriate method

02 Jan, 2021

Public urged to avoid fast food including Kottu

The public have been urged to avoid fast food, including Kottu, in order to strengthen the immunity against the coronavirus. Professor Neelika Malavige from the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura said that immunity to the coronavirus can reduce because of the lifestyles followed by some people. She said that the public must stay fit, eat healthy food and ensure they consume the required vitamins. Professor Neelika Malavige said tha

02 Jan, 2021