Galagodaaththe Gnanasara granted bail but remanded

Quad Summit: Activists hold protest against China?s expansionism, human rights violations

Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): Following the meeting of world leaders in Tokyo at the second in-person Quad Summit, activists including Tibetans, Uyghur Muslims and citizens of Hong Kong gathered outside the Japanese Parliament to put pressure on the leaders of the Quad countries on China issue. More than 400 activists and protestors fervently urged the leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States to take tough actions against China for its continued violation of human rights of peop

07 Jun, 2022

Only e-versions of Parliament reports to be available

A decision has been taken to publish annual reports, performance reports and other relevant reports of Parliament as e-versions, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana said. He said that the decision was taken as a measure to address the contemporary economic crisis in the country and to minimize possible environmental concerns. The Speaker also appreciated the support of all Members of Parliament in this regard. Accordingly, it has been decided to appoint an officer to deal with the matter, and to

07 Jun, 2022

WHO issues dengue alert for Colombo

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a dengue alert for the Colombo District. WHO Sri Lanka said that 2052 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka in the week ending June 05. Of this the highest number of 1050 cases has been reported in the Western Province and Colombo District. Last week the Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Sudath Samaraweera had said that dengue fever was fast spreading with the onset of the Southwest monsoon. He said a total over 18,782 susp

06 Jun, 2022