Chief Priest of Maha Bodhi passed away

UNP slams Health Minister over fight against virus

The United National Party (UNP) has accused the Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Affairs, Pavithra Wanniarachchi of failing in her duties in the fight against the coronavirus. The UNP said it is greatly concerned by recent reports of the increased number of COVID-19 positive cases reported in the country, especially among members of the security forces. On the 18th of April 2020, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Affairs, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, had said that the COVID-1

29 Apr, 2020

Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi actor Irrfan Khan dies

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, known internationally for roles in Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and Jurassic World, has died at the age of 53. Khan died in a hospital in the western city of Mumbai, his agency said. In 2018, the actor posted on Twitter to say that he was diagnosed with an endocrine tumour, a rare illness affecting cells that release hormones into the bloodstream. He later underwent treatment in a London hospital. Two months after he went public with his diagnosis, he wrote an

29 Apr, 2020

Stranded Pakistanis evacuated from Sri Lanka

The Pakistan High Commission in Colombo coordinated with the Government of Pakistan and local Sri Lankan Authorities for the successful return of 50 stranded Pakistanis via SriLankan Airlines flight UL-1185 that left Colombo today. Deputy High Commissioner, Tanvir Ahmad was present on behalf of the High Commissioner to see off the departing Pakistanis at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, the Pakistani High Commission in Colombo said. The returning Pakistanis thanked the Governme

28 Apr, 2020