CID records statement from Namal Rajapaksa

Indian community in Sri Lanka want jab

By Easwaran Rutnam The Indian community in Sri Lanka has requested the Indian High Commission in Colombo to provide them with the coronavirus vaccine. Sources said that a number of requests have been put forward to the Indian High Commission in Colombo. However, sources said that a formal request has not been made to the Sri Lankan Government through the Indian High Commission. The position of the Indian High Commission has been that such a request cannot be made to Sri Lanka when the vaccin

29 Apr, 2021

President Rajapaksa concerned over situation in New Delhi

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has expressed solidarity with India by expressing concern over the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the country. The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said President Rajapaksa had conveyed his message via a letter addressed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday (28). In the letter, the President noted that concerted efforts of humanity have succeeded in overcoming such pandemics since time immemorial. He also expressed confidence that India will tackle th

29 Apr, 2021

State Engineering Corporation employees take Chairman hostage

A tense situation arose at the State Engineering Corporation after its Chairman was held hostage in his office. The Chairman of the State Engineering Corporation was held hostage by the employees of the Corporation. The employees had held the Chairman hostage over salary anomalies. A tense situation was reported as a result of the incident. The management had later assured a solution to the employees and the Chairman was freed. (Colombo Gazette)

29 Apr, 2021