Ban on operating drones imposed after Easter attacks lifted

Sri Lanka braces for major impact to environment

The fire on the ship MV X-Press Pearl has had a serious impact on the environment with debris now spread between Negombo and Moratuwa, Daily Mirror reported today.? A cleanup operation is underway on the beach as bags full of plastic and other hazardous material continue to get washed ashore. The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) said that major damage has already been caused to the environment as a result of the blaze on the ship which has lasted for a week as of yesterday (Thurs

28 May, 2021

Number of people infected in parts of Colombo

A number of people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in parts of Colombo, according to the latest PCR test results. Latest PCR test results showed a number of people were infected in Kotahena, Narahenpita, Wellawatta, Cinnamon Gardens and Borella. Accordingly, 55 people have been found to be infected in Kotahena, 25 in Narahenpita, 24 in Wellawatta, 22 in Cinnamon Gardens and 26 in Borella. The latest Covid cases were detected over a 24-hour period ending at 6am today. Mean

30 May, 2021

Government reiterates giving Hambantota Port to China was wrong

The Government today reiterated that giving the Hambantota Port to China was a wrong move. State Minister of Finance and Capital Markets and Public Enterprise Reforms Ajith Nivard Cabraal told reporters today that the Hambantota Port was given to China by the former Government. He said the former Government claimed it had no choice but to give the port because it was caught in a debt trap. However, Cabraal said that the current Government feels the decision taken on the Hambantota Port was a

28 May, 2021