US assures Sri Lanka continued support

SLPP demands Gammanpila’s head for raising fuel prices

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has demanded the resignation of Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila over the increase in fuel prices. SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said that raising fuel prices at a time when the public are already facing difficulties as a result of the coronavirus is unacceptable. He said that the Energy Minister must take responsibility of the situation and resign. Gammanpila had said yesterday that the Government delayed a price increase as a result of the

12 Jun, 2021

Coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 2,136

The coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka rose to 2,136 today, the Government Information Department said. The Government said that another 63 deaths linked to the virus were confirmed today. The deaths had been reported between 23rd May and 12th June 2021. The Government said that 12 deaths had been reported between 23rd May to 31 May. Another 51 deaths had occurred between 01 June to 11 June. There were no deaths reported on 12th June. The latest victims are residents of Lunuwatta, Bandaraw

13 Jun, 2021

Bangladesh’s economic & counter-terror achievements shape UN victory

Bangladesh?s election as the vice-president of the upcoming 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from the Asia-Pacific Region for a one year term starting this September is not only a testimony to its growing economic stature but also its efforts in countering terror and extremist groups with an eye on creating stability in South Asia and Bay of Bengal region. Bangladesh, which till 1971 was part of undivided Pakistan, today stands in contrast vis-?-vis Pakistan whose trac

12 Jun, 2021