Part of the Bloemendhal garbage dump goes up in flames

Health officials maintain watch for Lambda and Delta

Health officials are maintaining a watch for the Lambda and Delta variants of the coronavirus, the Health Promotion Bureau said today. Director of the Health Promotion Bureau, Dr. Ranjith Batuwanthudawa said that so far only 17 people have been detected with the Delta variant. However, he said the health authorities are on alert and are maintaining a watch for both the Delta and Lambda variants. Dr. Ranjith Batuwanthudawa said that genomic sequencing is being carried out at the Colombo Univer

09 Jul, 2021

Lanka Premier League 2021 postponed to November

The Lanka Premier League 2021, which was expected to commence on the 29th July 2021, has been postponed to November. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board said the LPL will now be held from 19th November to 12th December 2021. The Governing Council of the Lanka Premier League is of the view that rescheduling the tournament will enable more players from leading cricket-playing nations to take part in the league. The Council made this decision after assessing that at least one similar premier league and

09 Jul, 2021

Kaushi appointed coordinating secretary to the PM

Actress, model and former TV presenter Kaushi Weddikkaraarachchi has been appointed as a coordinating secretary to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Weddikkaraarachchi posted a message and image on her Facebook after receiving the appointment letter. The Prime Minister has several coordinating secretaries working under him. According to reports, the actress was appointed on a voluntary basis. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Jul, 2021