Talaimannar-Colombo train services to be limited to Medawachchiya

Probe launched after large crowds gather for religious event

An investigation has been launched after large crowds gathered for a religious event in Batticaloa. Images shared on Facebook showed large crowds attending a Hindu religious event in Batticaloa. The event had reportedly been held at the?Mamangam temple in Batticaloa. G. Cassilingham, Coordinating Secretary to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, tweeted saying that it was unfortunate that the incident took place at a time when people have been urged to remain cautious against the coronavirus. C

08 Aug, 2021

Moves to vaccinate 12-18 year olds in Gampaha

Moves are underway to vaccinate young people between the ages of 12-18 in the Gampaha District. Tourism Minister and Gampaha District Parliamentarian Prasanna Ranatunga said that the matter will be discussed with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He said that some countries have commenced inoculating all those above the age of 12 to control the spread of the coronavirus. The Minister said that he hopes to propose following the same process in the Gampaha District. Prasanna Ranatunga said that ar

08 Aug, 2021

CBK denies claims Vimukthi is entering politics

Former President Chandrika Kumarathunga has denied claims her son Vimukthi Kumarathunga is entering politics. The former President insisted that claims to that effect made on social media are false. Chandrika Kumarathunga said that her son has no interest in politics nor is there any reason for him to enter politics. She also said that she has no intention of putting her son through what she and the Bandaranaike family had to face while involved in active politics. Kumarathunga further added

08 Aug, 2021