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Pakistan’s High Commissioner Maj.Gen (Rtd) Muhammad Saad Khattak said his country would be steadfast in its friendly relations with Sri Lanka in its ups and downs in all facets of life. The envoy was addressing a press conference…

No government has taken action on human rights violations though accountability should be given priority over human rights violations, Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) Executive Director Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu said on…

United National Party (UNP) Leader, former Prime Minister, MP Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (14) called for a Parliamentary debate on the current economic crisis in the country. Commenting to the media, he said, “Sri Lanka today…

Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that from August 1, Biodegradable Lunch Sheets will be available in all shops in the country and steps will be taken to make the use of such lunch sheets compulsory. He was addressing…

In the wake of the sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old girl the Police have sought the assistance of the Courts to ban a number of websites that are used for online prostitution. The matter has been referred to the…

The number of COVID-19 positive cases identified through random PCR tests covering all districts has dropped to 6.2 percent from about 10 percent, Dr. Ranjith Batuwantudawa, Director of the Health Promotion Bureau said. He said…

Isolation status imposed in following areas were lifted with effect from 6am today. ■. Jaffna District ▪︎.Manipay police area - Savatkaddu GN Division ▪︎.Jaffna police area - Reclamation West GN Division and…

164 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Spokesperson Ajith Rohana. The DIG stated that so far 49,837 suspects have been arrested for not…

State Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama said that a limited number of inter Provincial long distance bus and train services will operate from today adhering to strict health guidlines. He added that the decision was taken to…

Development Lotteries Board (DLB) Chairman Anusha Palpita has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Economic Policies and Plan Implementation.