Journalist covering Temple Trees demonstration attacked

AG files indictments against Hejaaz

Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera has forwarded indictments against detained human rights activist and Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah. The AG?s Coordinating Officer State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said the AG forwarded the indictments to the Puttalam High Court today. She said indictments were also forwarded against the Principle of Al Suhariya Madrasa School Salim Khan Mohomed Sahkir. Nishara Jayaratne further said the indictments have been served on Hizbullah and Sahkir on charges f

12 Mar, 2021

China notes Sri Lanka’s concerns on doormat sold on Amazon

China says it has taken note of Sri Lanka’s concerns with regards to a doormat sold on Amazon with a print of the Sri Lanka flag. The Chinese Embassy in Colombo said that the concerns raised by Sri Lanka are being investigated. “National Flags must be fully respected. Concern has been conveyed for investigation. Similar products are sold by sellers from various countries on Amazon. China has been supporting Sri Lanka for its peace, prosperity and dignity for decades,” the Chinese Embassy in Sr

13 Mar, 2021

Sri Lanka to continue with AstraZeneca despite some countries suspending vaccine

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Sri Lanka is to continue with AstraZeneca despite some countries suspending use of the vaccine. The Government today (12) insisted that Sri Lanka has not reported any major complications after administering the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. State Minister Dr. Sudharshini Fernandopulle told Colombo Gazette that only the deaths of two individuals vaccinated in Divulapitiya have been reported thus far. The State Minister of Primary Healthcare, Epidemics, and COVID Dis

12 Mar, 2021