COLOMBO (News1st): A requiem service was held today in memory of the late chairman of the Capital Maharaja Group Mr R Rajamahendran at the St.Anthony’s Catholic Church in Colombo. The service was conducted by His lordship the Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo J.D Anthony and Parish priest of St Anthonys Colpetty Fr Julian Patrick. Mr. R. Rajamahendran [8/5/2021] …
94 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed for Wednesday (04), said the Director General of Health Services on Thursday (05). [8/5/2021] …
The Fort Magistrate’s Court on Thursday (05) granted bail to 44 teachers and principals who were arrested after a protest on Wednesday (05). The teachers and principals were produced to Fort Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage by the Colombo Harbour Police. Following their release several teachers comments on their arrest to the media. We [8/5/2021] …
Sri Lankan Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi told Parliament on Thursday (05) that the number of COVID-19 cases reported daily over the past week was between 2000 – 2500. The Health Minister said 21,344 COVID-19 cases were reported in Sri Lanka from the 25th of July 2021. During that same period 591 COVID-19 [8/5/2021] …
The State Ministry of Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection says a controlled price will be introduced for PCR and Rapid Antigen Tests, that are conducted to confirm COVID-19 infections. Subject Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority inspected 45 private hospitals across the island, where PCR tests [8/5/2021] …
COLOMBO (News1st): The second phase of Sri Lanka Vanithabimana, a platform to pay tribute to female trailblazers in the country was launched today. Women who have displayed exceptional skills in the corporate sector will be honoured in this phase. Females above the age of 30 years can apply for Sri Lanka Vanithabimana 2021, jointly organised [8/5/2021] …
Around 03 people are dying of COVID-19 per hour on average in the country, said Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke, the Vice President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association on Thursday (05). It’s a race between the virus (COVID) and the vaccine, he warned, adding people with complicated illnesses such as diabetes, High Blood [8/5/2021] …
The Sri Lankan Government has decided to allow pregnant public sector employees to work from home, announced State Minister (Prof) Channa Jayasumana in Parliament on Thursday (05). He said the respective circular will be issued by the Ministry of Public Administration. Further, the government will take measures to vaccinate all those in [8/5/2021] …
Sri Lanka’s Labour Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva told Parliament on Wednesday (04) that social media platforms are 90% responsible for incidents of child abuse. ‘There is no law that regulates social media or suppresses such content,’ said the Minister. Social Media is banned in China, said Minister De Silva adding Sri [8/5/2021] …
Imports of several items used in foreign countries have been temporarily suspended with the aim of minimizing potential damage to the environment and health. Controller General of Imports and Exports Damayanthi S. Karunaratne said that the importation of several items including electronics, vehicles, and textiles has been suspended. Meanwhile, the Controller General [8/5/2021] …
