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Parties that were defeated are trying to sabotage the government, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said in Parliament, yesterday. He added that much like Sri Lanka, other countries were also experiencing financial difficulties…

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of strong wind and rough seas to several provinces, which is valid until July 10. According to the warning issued for the land area, “The wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph…

40 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water supply to several areas in Colombo District will be suspended for 21-hours from Saturday 9am (July 10) till Sunday 6am (July 11) The areas affected are: Colombo 1, 2, 3, 7,…

Former Prime Minister and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe MP yesterday instructed the party’s legal unit to take immediate legal action against the government’s decision to ban protests and agitations under the Quarantine Act and…

The Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Prof. Charitha Herath, yesterday (06) directed the Chairman of the SriLankan Air Lines, Ashok Pathirage to prepare a complete business plan to make SriLankan Airlines Limited…

The services of the Naval Surgeon who was apprehended on Monday with regard to an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl has been suspended by Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, with effect from today.…

38 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information

LocalTags: Print Edition People stand in a long queue to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the Army run New Community Vaccination Centre at Diyatha Uyana, Battaramulla. Pictures by Sudath Malaweera Thursday, July 8, 2021 - 01:00…

The National Coordinator of the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) in a letter sent to Foreign Minister and Chairman of the 15 member Special Parliamentary Committee on Electoral reforms Dinesh Gunawardena has requested…