Electricity supply disrupted around the island

India reiterates call for full implementation of 13th Amendment

India today reiterated calls for the full implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Deputy High Commissioner Vinod K Jacob today met with Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader Rauff Hakeem, Hakeem evaluated India’s gesture of early supply of Covid vaccines to Sri Lanka. Both sides also discussed matters pertaining to economic, financial and development cooperation opportunities. The High Commission said that Hakeem shared his assessment about the challenges facing the Muslim

03 Feb, 2021

Dr. Neville Fernando passed away

The owner of the Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, Dr. Neville Fernando, passed away today. He was 89-years-old at the time of his death. Dr. Neville Fernando had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and was receiving treatment in hospital. He was initially admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital. However, he was later transferred to the ICU of the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Angoda. (Colombo Gazette)

04 Feb, 2021

US Secretary of State reminds Sri Lanka on need to uphold shared principles

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has reminded Sri Lanka on need to uphold their shared principles. In a message to congratulate Sri Lanka on its 73rd independence anniversary, Blinken said that?the people of Sri Lanka and the United States celebrate shared principles to protect and promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and equal justice for all. “The success of the democratic endeavor lies in how we uphold these principles for all citizens,” he said. He said the US looks fo

04 Feb, 2021