Japanese special envoy Akashi meets Mahinda

Army chief says measures will be taken to contain new variant

Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva says appropriate measures will be taken to contain the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka. He said that the new variant has been detected in a number of places in Sri Lanka. General Shavendra Silva said that while there is speculation of an island-wide lockdown being enforced, no such decision has been taken as yet. He said that the most appropriate steps will be taken in consultation with the health authorities, to contain the sp

14 Feb, 2021

Teacher, State ordered to pay Rs. 650,000 for slapping student

The Supreme Court today ordered the State and a teacher attached to a school in Matara to pay compensation to a student who was subjected to corporal punishment. The Court ordered the State and the teacher to pay a sum of Rs. 650,000 as compensation for a lifelong hearing disability sustained by the student as a result of the punishment. The teacher has been accused of slapping the male student during school hours, leading to the loss of hearing in February 2017. The Supreme Court ordered the

12 Feb, 2021

Modi notes commitment to address concerns of Sri Lankan Tamils

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today noted the commitment of his Government to address concerns of Sri Lankan Tamils. He said that India was always committed to ensuring Tamils in Sri Lanka live with equality, justice peace and dignity. The Indian Prime Minister made the remarks while speaking in Chennai today. “Our Government has always taken care of the welfare and aspirations of our Tamil brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka. It is my honour to have been the only Indian PM to visit Jaffn

14 Feb, 2021