Suspect dies in alleged confrontation with Police

Section of Mount Lavinia artificial beach washed away

By Indika Sri Aravinda A section of the newly constructed artificial beach is Mount Lavinia has been washed away. Sea erosion has resulted in part of the sand just recently filled being washed away. However, Coast Conservation Department (CCD) Director General (DG) Prabath Chandrakeerithi said the erosion was expected. Chandrakeerithi said that the sand has been washed away to other areas and this was expected as part of the project. He said that while people are reacting with shock and cla

31 May, 2020

Imran Khan says fuel in Pakistan cheaper than Sri Lanka

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said Pakistan now had the cheapest fuel cost comparing other states in South Asia, including Sri Lanka. In another major reduction, the Pakistan Government brought down the price of petrol by Pakistan Rs 7.06 per liter, kerosene by Pakistan Rs 11.88 and light diesel by Pakistan Rs 9.37, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. After the latest reduction, the prices of the commodities stood at Pakistan Rs 7 4.52, Rs 35.56 and Rs 38.14 per liter respec

31 May, 2020

Eleventh death from coronavirus reported in Sri Lanka

The 11th death due to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka was reported this morning. The Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said the deceased was a 45 year- old man who had recently returned from Kuwait. The deceased had died while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Homagama Hospital, he said. The total number of coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka stands at 1633, with 821 active cases. Seventy-four (74) individuals are under observation at various hospitals on su

01 Jun, 2020