Category: Local News

The JVP lodged a complaint with the CID yesterday (4), regarding the loss of Rs. 10 billion in tax revenue to the Government, following the amendment of the tax imposed on sugar, via Gazette Notifications.

Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera will be sworn in as a Member of Parliament of the 9th Parliament today(05), Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake said.

St. Andrew’s Road and Upper and Lower St. Andrew’s Place within the Modara Police area were isolated at 5.00 this morning.

Two more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.

The Ministry of Education has decided to open all schools including in the Western Province for Grade 11 students.

A special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy in the seas off Negombo led to the arrest of 04 suspects with over 100kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and 80kg of Hashish worth over Rs 600 million.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has requested the government to take measures to provide a COVID-19 vaccine to the public, using funds due to be spent for the Provincial Council Elections.

The Ministry of Trade stated that steps would be taken to provide 10 essential food items to consumers at a fixed price from February.

The UNP will decide on its National List Parliament seat this month, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene says.

The Samastha Lanka Indigenous Medical Association (SLIMA) says the Government must consider reviewing regulations on cannabis plantations to promote its use for medicinal purposes and for export growth.

Two more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.

An employee of Sri Lanka Cricket has tested positive for COVID-19.

Superstitious beliefs and practices should not be given priority over the scientific process in facing the COVID-19 pandemic, says Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment.

Ven Uwathenne Sumana thera of Sri Bodhirajarama Temple, Maligawatte, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, has been granted Presidential Pardon today.

Three more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.

Explosives that went missing from a rock quarry at Hingula area in Mawanella have been recovered from the area of Thalwatte in Peradeniya, says Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana.