Minneriya National Park temporarily closed following clash

Public warned of COVID threat ahead of festive season

The public have been urged to remain vigilant during the upcoming festive season, as the threat due to the coronavirus still remains in the country. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said the public were unable to celebrate the April New Year last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, this year, despite the pandemic still continuing, the public will be given an opportunity to celebrate the festival. He said this was possible due to the virus bein

18 Mar, 2021

Former captain no-balls World Cup event at Temple Trees

By Easwaran Rutnam An event held at Temple Trees today to mark the 25th anniversary of the 1996 World Cup victory by Sri Lanka, was marred by a scathing attack launched at the event by former captain Arjuna Ranatunga. Speaking at the event, Ranatunga said that when he arrived at Temple Trees and saw some of the guests he wanted to turn back. The former captain criticised the manner in which senior players and coaches had been treated by the cricket administration in the recent past. Ranatung

17 Mar, 2021

No shortage of domestic gas?in local market

There is no shortage of domestic gas in the local market, the Prime Minister?s Office said today. Minister of Finance, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said that since there is no shortage of gas in the market, there is no need to increase prices. At a meeting with the Prime Minister, former Minister Basil Rajapaksa said that there is pressure from some local companies to increase the price of domestic gas. Participating in the meeting, Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardena had also highlight

18 Mar, 2021