Dubai company set to purchase ‘Queen of Asia’ from Sri Lanka

Worst of the pandemic may finally be over

The worst of the pandemic may finally be over, Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, the Director of Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology Unit at Sri Jayewardenepura University said quoting US researchers. Dr. Chandima Jeewandara tweeted saying based on new modelling results from a consortium of researchers advising the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over. The team?s ?COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub,? which is co-coordinated by researchers at Penn St

27 Sep, 2021

Parliament urged to recognise Yohani and Satheeshan’s achievement

Parliament was today urged to recognise Yohani and Satheeshan for the honour they have brought Sri Lanka through their song ?Manike Mage Hithe?. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Nalin Bandara Jayamaha said that this is the first time a Sri Lankan song has made it to the global top 10. He told Parliament that India has also recognised Yohani after her song became a huge hit. The MP urged Parliament to recognise the achievements of Yohani and Satheeshan. Manike Mage Hithe by Yohani

22 Sep, 2021

Chaos after wine stores open before formal decision

By Indika Sri Aravinda There was chaos around the country this evening as people rushed to purchase liquor after wine stores opened before a formal decision was taken. Commissioner General of Excise M.J. Gunasiri told Colombo Gazette that formal approval had not been given to open wine stores. However, sources at the Excise Department said that discussions had taken place between the Finance Ministry and the officials of the Department on the matter. One source said that the Finance Ministry

17 Sep, 2021