Acting IGP ordered to submit reports on Lasantha, Thajudeen probe

Government keen to renegotiate Hambantota Port deal with China

By Indika Sri Aravinda The Government says it is keen to renegotiate the Hambantota Port deal with China at the right time. State Minister of Money, Capital Markets and State Enterprise Reforms, Ajith Nivard Cabraal, told Colombo Gazette that the agreement reached between the former Government and China allows the lease of the port to be extended to 198 years. The lease was for an initial 99 years but according to Cabraal it can be extended to 198 years. As a result, he says the Government w

24 Apr, 2021

Large crowds gather in Nuwara Eliya disregarding appeals

Large crowds gathered in Nuwara Eliya today disregarding appeals by the Government and health authorities to stay at home over the long weekend. A number of events went ahead in Nuwara Eliya today including the carnival near Lake Gregory. While most people were seen wearing face masks at the events, social distancing was not maintained. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva had said yesterday (Friday) that?enforcing restrictions on the public is not the way forward. Instead, he said the pub

24 Apr, 2021

Daily Covid infections in Sri Lanka crosses 1000 mark for first time

The number of people found to be infected by the coronavirus per day in Sri Lanka crossed the 1000 mark for first time today. Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva said that 1096 people were found to be infected in Sri Lanka today. A number of areas in Sri Lanka have already been isolated as a result of the spread of the virus since the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Schools around the island have also been closed this week as a precaution while offices have been instructed to work using only

27 Apr, 2021