Suspect arrested for giving beer to a child in Peliyagoda

TNA decides to boycott vote on 2020 Appropriation Bill

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has decided to boycott the vote on the 2020 Appropriation Bill. The Bill was presented to Parliament today and debated. TNA Parliamentarian M.A Sumanthiran said that the Bill is “strange” and an act to cover-up various illegalities perpetrated in Sri Lanka. He told Parliament today that an Appropriation Bill must be debated prior to a financial year, giving the Executive approval to draw from the consolidate fund and administer the finances of the country. “

12 Nov, 2020

Over 3200 coronavirus patients detected in Colombo

Over 3200 coronavirus patients have been detected in Colombo, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) said today. Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayaka said that 3217 people have so far tested positive for the virus in the Colombo Municipal Council limits. She said that random PCR tests have led to the discovery of several patients. Senanayaka said that that there is a rise in the number of patients detected in Colombo daily. Random PCR tests carried out at several construction sites in Colombo has led

11 Nov, 2020

Death toll from coronavirus in Sri Lanka rises to 46

The death toll from the coronavirus in Sri Lanka has risen to 46, the Government Information Department said. The latest victim is a 63-year-old man, a resident of Imbulgoda. He had leukemia and was receiving treatment at the Maharagama Cancer hospital at the time of his death. The Government Information Department said that a PCR test had confirmed he had the coronavirus. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Nov, 2020