Southern Province Governor steps down

AG briefs Cardinal on Easter attacks cases

The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has been briefed on the cases pertaining to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera had met the Archbishop on Monday (08) to brief him on the ongoing investigations. The AG?s Coordinating Officer State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said the Attorney General had informed the Archbishop on the progress of matters and the current status of the cases pertaining to attacks. She further said, in relation to

10 Mar, 2021

Opposition claims flight held for Namal for 45 minutes

The opposition claimed in Parliament today that the departure of a flight was delayed for Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa for 45 minutes when he was travelling to Dubai. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Hesha Withanage said that the flight was held as the Immigration and Emigration Department had not yet received copies of court documents permitting Rajapaksa to travel overseas. A travel ban had earlier been imposed on Rajapaksa over an ongoing case. However the travel ban was lif

10 Mar, 2021

Herd immunity helps contain infections in Colombo

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Herd immunity has partially helped contain Covid infections in Colombo, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) said. Chief Medical Officer of the CMC Dr. Ruwan Wijeyamuni told Colombo Gazette that the coronavirus infection is well controlled in Colombo at present. He said this may be partially due to the herd immunity that has been observed within the District. Dr. Wijeyamuni said some people had unknowingly contracted the virus and had remained asymptomatic. These people ha

10 Mar, 2021