Chief prelate of Ramanna Maha Nikaya passed away

Plantation workers urged to accept alternative wage model

Plantation companies said that estate unions must accept an alternative wage model and not continue to push for the Rs. 1000 daily basic wage. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had today announced that Rs. 1000 daily basic wage will be paid to estate workers from January 2021. However, speaking at an online media conference today the Planters Association said that both trade unions and politicians must understand that the proposed Rs. 1000 daily basic wage is not possible. The Planters? Associ

17 Nov, 2020

Coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka increases to 66

The coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka has increased to 66 with five more deaths reported today. The Government Information Department said that the latest victims were residents of Colombo 10, Ratmalana, Kirulapana, Colombo 2 and Dematagoda. A 65-year-old man from Colombo 10 died at the Welikanda Hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus. He died from high blood pressure and the coronavirus. A 69-year-old woman died at her residence in Ratmalana from high blood pressure, diabetes

17 Nov, 2020

Finance Minister presents 2021 budget to Parliament

Finance Minister, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa presented the 2021 budget to Parliament today. The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the financial year 2021 was presented to Parliament by the Prime Minister, the 75th budget report of the country. The second reading debate of the budget will be held from the 18th to the 21st of this month. The vote on the second reading will be taken place on November 21st at 5.00 pm. Parliament sittings will be held from the 18th to the 20th from

17 Nov, 2020