TNA discusses no-confidence motion with President Sirisena

Parliament to meet for only two days this week

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Parliament sessions have been limited this week to only two days because of the coronavirus situation in the country. Sergeant-at-Arms Narendra Fernando told Colombo Gazette that Parliament proceedings will be held tomorrow (22) and on Wednesday (23). A decision in this regard was taken during the Party Leaders meeting that was held at the Parliamentary complex today.? Fernando further said the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation Amendment Bill and the regulations unde

21 Jun, 2021

Over 120 test positive in Wattala factory

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Over 120 people have tested positive in a factory in Wattala where several Indians are employed, the Public Health Inspectors Association (PHI) said. Secretary to the Association M. Baalasooriya told Colombo Gazette that they were among 192 employees of the factory who were subjected to PCR tests yesterday. Thirty employees who were found to be infected have been transferred to a private Covid treatment facility, while the remaining have been transferred to a Government tr

21 Jun, 2021

Tar balls found in Phuket believed to be linked to MV X-Press Pearl

A large amount of tar balls found in Phuket is believed to be linked to the MV X-Press Pearl ship which sank in Sri Lankan waters. A major cleanup operation is underway along the Naiyang Beach in Phuket after tar balls were found today. Environmentalists in Phuket said that drone cameras detected oil floating in the water close to the beach where tar balls were found. The MV X-Press Pearl caught fire in Sri Lankan waters last month while being anchored near the Colombo harbour. Several conta

20 Jun, 2021