Protesters and Police clash at Parliament Road

Public urged to contact committee, dealer or Police if issue with gas

The public have been urged to contact the gas dealer, Police or the committee appointed by the President if there is an issue with the gas cylinder. Issuing a statement, the committee appointed by the President to look into the gas cylinder issue in the country said the committee can be contacted on 0115811927?or?0115811929. Consumers have also been advised to ensure that LP gas regulators and supply hoses meet the required quality standards.

02 Dec, 2021

Former Governor Azath Salley acquitted

The Colombo High Court today acquitted the former Governor of the Western Province Azath Salley from the case where he was accused of making a controversial statement at a media conference in March. Azath Salley was accused of making a statement which could lead to ethnic disunity. However, the Colombo High Court found that the allegations could not be proved in court. As a result, the former Governor was acquitted and released. Salley had been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Departm

02 Dec, 2021

US donates nearly 200,000 additional Pfizer vaccines to Sri Lanka

Nearly 200,000 additional Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses arrived in Sri Lanka today as a donation from the American people, the US Embassy in Sri Lanka said.? This gift demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the United States to support Sri Lanka in the fight against COVID-19. As the pandemic continues and new variants emerge, the United States continues to partner with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization to vaccinate as many?people as possible and build

02 Dec, 2021