CSE to remain closed as curfew continues

Unity Plaza closed after six infected people were detected

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Unity Plaza shopping complex in Bambalapitiya has been temporarily closed from today after coronavirus infected individuals were detected at the premises, the Public Health Inspectors Association announced. The Association?s Secretary M. Baalasooriya told Colombo Gazette that the shopping complex was closed after six Covid infected individuals were detected over the last few days. One individual from a computer retail shop on the 2nd floor of the complex had initially

15 Dec, 2020

Global Muslim organisation tells Sri Lanka to respect burial ritual

The global Muslim organisation, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has raised concerns over forced cremations in Sri Lanka. The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation expressed concerns over reports that Sri Lankan authorities are insisting on the cremation of COVID-19 Muslim victims. The OIC said that it stands against this practice which is inconsistent with Islamic precepts. The OIC has called on Sri Lanka to respect the burial ritual in the Muslim faith

15 Dec, 2020

Navy detains 36 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 36 Indian fishermen today for poaching in Sri Lankan waters and seized five trawlers. The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) said the apprehension was made following special operations carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in several sea areas of the island today. The operations led to the arrest of 36 Indian nationals along with 05 fishing trawlers and fishing accessories used for poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The Navy said that the Northern Naval Command, during a

15 Dec, 2020