National Blood Bank Director General removed

Drop in numbers linked to reduction in PCR tests

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) believe a drop in positive COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Sri Lanka over the past few days as a result of a reduction in the number of PCR tests being conducted. PHI Association Secretary M. Baalasooriya told Colombo Gazette there is a visible drop in positive cases in various districts over the last few days. He said there are also reports of a reduction in the number of PCR tests being conducted in certain districts. Baalasooriya sai

25 Feb, 2021

Aluthgamage acquitted in case over misappropriation of funds

The Colombo High Court today (25) acquitted Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the case filed on the misappropriation of trade union funds. Aluthgamage, the Minister of Agriculture, was accused of misappropriation of funds belonging to a trade union. The Attorney General (AG) had filed an indictment against Aluthgamage for alleged criminal breach of trust involving Rs. 3.9 million in funds. The AG had charged MP Aluthgamage of committing a criminal breach of trust with regard to Rs. 1 mil

25 Feb, 2021

UN to act on report despite objections by Sri Lanka

By Easwaran Rutnam? The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is to implement recommendations in a report tabled at the UN Human Rights Council, despite objections raised by Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror reported today. The United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said that the report by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, which was formally tabled at the Council on Wednesday, was amended to include changes after talks with t

26 Feb, 2021