Puttalam Pradeshiya Saba Chairman remanded

Sumanthiran questions Justice Minister on Hejaaz case

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian M.A Sumanthiran today questioned Justice Minister Ali Sabry on the arrest and detention of lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah. Speaking in Parliament today, Sumanthiran insisted that if there is evidence to prove the allegations against Hizbullah it should be made public. However, he said that even after eight months there is no evidence and Hizbullah remains in detention. He noted that the Police had also seized files pertaining to cases Hizbullah had appea

09 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 144

The coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka has risen to 144, the Government Information Department said. The Government said that two coronavirus related deaths were reported today. Both victims are residents of Colombo. Of the two victims, one is a 20-day-old infant who had died at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. The cause of death has been identified as blood poisoning, multi organ dysfunction and Covid pneumonia. The second victim is a 62-year-old male from Colombo 10. He was transf

09 Dec, 2020

Guidelines issued for public during festive season

Guidelines have been issued for the public to follow during the festive season. Director General of Health Asela Gunawardena issued the guidelines and urged the public to follow them in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the festive season. In the 10-point guideline, the public have been urged to reduce travel during the festive season. The public have also been urged to ensure only one member of the family goes shopping and not all. The Director General of Health has advi

09 Dec, 2020