As Delta spreads public urged not to step out unless essential

UN envoy calls for more women in Sri Lanka’s Parliament

The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Hanaa Singer has called for more women to be elected to Parliament. She said that in Sri Lanka, women have seen dramatic development gains over the years. “Today, Sri Lankan women have long life spans, inroads with education and health, and a high literacy rate. Yet power gaps persist,” she said. Hanaa Singer said that the last Parliament had only 12 women in the 225-seat legislative body, short of the global tally of one-quarter. However, she said t

09 Mar, 2020

Samagi Jana Balawegaya party office opened in Kotte

The main office of the newly formed Samagi Jana Balawegaya was declared open in Kotte today. Samagi Jana Balawegaya leader Sajith Premadasa and others in the new alliance attended the opening. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Premadasa noted that the United National Party Working Committee had endorsed the new alliance and also supported him being appointed as the leader of the alliance. He said that the new alliance will push for democracy and clean politics. Premadasa invited political pa

09 Mar, 2020

Tour operators in Sri Lanka advised to suspend tours to Dambadiva

The Ministry of Buddha Sasana has issued an advisory urging Sri Lankans not to travel to Dambadiva in India on pilgrimage as there are concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Tour operators have been advised to temporarily suspend tours to Dambadiva. Secretary to the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Bandula Harischandra said the move was only a precautionary measure following a request made by the Health Ministry. (Colombo Gazette)

09 Mar, 2020