CB chief decides not to seek term extension until his name is cleared

Another six Navy officers contract coronavirus

Another six Navy officers have contracted the coronavirus, taking the total number of patients detected with the virus in Sri Lanka to 869. Director-General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that all six Navy officers were attached to the Welisara Navy camp. He said that their samples were tested at the Karapitiya Hospital. Dr. Jasinghe said that among the confirmed patients 517 have been reported as active cases as of today.Close to 114 persons are admitted to various hospitals on su

12 May, 2020

India announces scholarship for Sri Lankan students

The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced scholarships to Sri Lankan nationals under the Ayush Scholarship Scheme for UG/PG/PhD courses for the academic year 2020-21. Issuing a press release, the High Commission said the scholarship offers courses in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.?? The Government of India selects meritorious Sri Lankan nationals for award of these scholarships in consultation with the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), Government of Sri Lanka.? T

12 May, 2020

Development projects in Colombo to be expedited

Development projects in Colombo are to be expedited following instructions issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. A meeting in this regard headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was held at the Presidential Secretariat today. Officials from the Urban Development Authority and Secretaries and heads of the relevant Ministries and departments attended the meeting. The President advised the officials to look at investors as opposed to seeking loans to carry out the development projects. He also

11 May, 2020