IUSF convener Lahiru Weerasekera further remanded

Sri Lanka calls for equitable flow of critical medical equipment

Sri Lanka today called for equitable flow of critical medical equipment under the guidance of the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena participated in a joint video conference on COVID-19 response involving his counterparts from China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan held today (Tuesday). The discussions focused on consolidating COVID-19 response cooperation and promoting post-pandemic economic recovery as well as poverty

27 Apr, 2021

More areas in Sri Lanka placed under isolation

More areas in Sri Lanka have been placed under isolation to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The Government said that the Siriketha Grama Niladhari Division (GN) in Hingurakgoda and Pallekumbura Grama Niladhari (GN) Division in Ukuwela, Matale have been placed under isolation from today (Tuesday). A number of areas in Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle and Trincomalee were isolated yesterday as well. The Imbulagoda and Katudampe Grama Niladhari (GN) divisions in the Rathgama Police are in Galle w

27 Apr, 2021

Caroline Jurie backs moves to regulate beauty pageants in Sri Lanka

Mrs. World 2020 Caroline Jurie has backed moves to regulate beauty pageants in Sri Lanka. Jurie was forced to relinquish her title over the incident that had occurred at the crowning ceremony of the Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World 2021 pageant held in Colombo earlier this month. In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Jurie said the event had led to the discussion on regulating pageants in Sri Lanka. ?We have a lot of talent in our midst, and we ha

27 Apr, 2021