Resignation of Deputy Speaker not accepted

India to commence vaccine supply to Sri Lanka and other countries

India is to commence supplying the coronavirus vaccine to Sri Lanka and other countries. Bloomberg reported that India, one of the world?s largest manufacturers of inoculations, plans to offer 20 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to its neighbors as it draws up a policy to supply vials to countries across the globe. An Indian state-run company will buy vaccines from the?Serum Institute of India Ltd. and Bharat Biotech International Ltd. for supplying to Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghani

15 Jan, 2021

Coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka crosses the 250 mark

The coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka crossed the 250 mark today. The Government Information Department said that four new deaths were reported today. Of the four deaths, one victim is a 47-year-old man from Dummalasooriya. He died at the Homagama Base Hospital. The second victim is a 72-year-old man from the Galgamuwa area. He died at the Homagama Base Hospital. The third victim is a 57-year-old woman from Galle. She died at the Homagama Base Hospital. The fourth victim is a 53-year-old

14 Jan, 2021

Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe appointed Navy Chief of Staff

Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy today. Navy Media Spokesman Captain Indika de Silva told Colombo Gazette that the appointment was made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He further said Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe will officially assume duties tomorrow. Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe served as the Commandant of the Western Naval Area and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy prior to his new appointment. (Colombo Gazette)

15 Jan, 2021