Prasanna Ranatunga slapped with 2 year suspended jail term

COPE summons officials linked to Norochcholai coal power plant

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) of the Ninth Parliament will commence its proceedings on 6th of October, said its Chairman, Parliamentarian Professor Charitha Herath. Accordingly, the COPE Committee will meet for five days from 06th to 23rd October. The Ceylon Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd is scheduled to be summoned before the COPE Committee based on the special audit report submitted by the Auditor General on the procurement of coal by the Ceylon Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd for the Norochchola

01 Oct, 2020

Officials urge public to strictly follow new normal practices

Health officials have urged the public to strictly follow the new normal practices introduced to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka. Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said that coronavirus infected patients are still in Sri Lanka so the threat remains. Samaraweera said that a number of arrivals have tested positive for the virus so the public must remain cautious. He said that the practice of wearing face masks, maintaining social distancing and washing hands must be

01 Oct, 2020

Discussions resume to enact Animal Welfare Bill

Discussions have resumed to enact the much sought after Animal Welfare Bill. Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Namal Rajapaksa tweeted saying he had talks with Justice Minister Ali Sabry and animal rights activists on the Animal Welfare Bill. “The #animalwelfarebill has been 10yrs in the making & in the past did not get the attention it deserved. As a nation we are very sensitive toward the welfare of all beings, it?s time we take firm steps to protect them. Thank you Hon. Ali Sabry,?@otaradel

30 Sep, 2020