Police to take action against spread of misinformation on virus

Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka refuses to play “Alien vs Predator” with US

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka says it is not interested in playing the Alien vs Predator game with the US. Responding to comments made by US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo in Colombo today, the Chinese Embassy gave an undiplomatic response by tweeting an image of the Alien vs Predator game. “Sorry Mr. Secretary?@SecPompeo, we’re busy promoting #China–#SriLanka friendship and cooperation, not interested in your #AlienVsPredator game invitation. The US can play two roles at the same time a

28 Oct, 2020

Detection of coronavirus patients not likely to drop to zero

The Ministry of Health says the detection of coronavirus patients is not likely to drop to zero. Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr.?Hemantha Herath said that while there is likely to be a reduction is the number of patients being detected in the weeks to come, it will not drop to zero. “It is likely to fluctuate but will not drop to zero. It will take time to be brought under complete control,” he said. Dr. Hemantha Herath said that the situation in Gampaha has however seen an imp

29 Oct, 2020

Rev. Dushantha Rodrigo ordained as new Anglican Bishop Colombo

Rev. Dushantha Lakshman Rodrigo was ordained as the 16th Bishop of the Diocese of Colombo, Church of Ceylon today. The Archbishop of Canterbury as the Metropolitan of the Church of Ceylon, had last month appointed Rev. Dushantha Lakshman Rodrigo as the 16th Bishop of Colombo. Archbishop Justin Welby was asked by the Diocesan Council of Colombo to select its next Diocesan Bishop in accordance with its constitution, when they found themselves unable to do so in August. The Episcopal ordination

28 Oct, 2020