Hundreds of farmers took the streets once again on Friday (22) demanding fertilizer be released for their cultivations. These protests took place in Anuradhapura, Medwachchiya, Dimbulagala, and Matale. A verbal altercation was reported in Medawachchiya between the leading figure of the Agrarian Movement and the local Agriculture Officer. The farmer demanded that [10/22/2021] …
The Primary Sections of all schools in the country will re-open on the 25th of October 2021, said the Education Secretary on Friday (22). In a statement released to News 1st, the Education Secretary said guidelines issued with respect to reopening schools will have to be followed by the respective academic and [10/22/2021] …
The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (22) requested assistance to manage debt crisis Sri Lanka has faced at present, from the Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong. Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong met with the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at the Samagi Jana Balawegaya headquarters today (22). The two dignitaries held discussions on party-to-party and [10/22/2021] …
During the debate in Parliament today on the COPE report, Minister Susil Premajayantha inquired whether the Parliament could agree to the laws that are being drafted elsewhere. The State Minister for Education Reforms Susil Premajayantha speaking during the debate said that there is no point in drafting legislation elsewhere and urging MPs to raise [10/22/2021] …
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa inspected the site for the proposed Bird Sanctuary in Madiwela, Sri Jayawardenapura. The Opposition Leader observed the construction activities of the Bird Sanctuary in Madiwela, which is being carried out by the Urban Development Authority. The residents of the area explained that a cabinet paper pertaining to the bird sanctuary [10/22/2021] …
One person has died after contracting the Black fungus infection. The deceased who had contracted Black Fungus or mucormycosis had died at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital. This was confirmed by the Judicial Medical Officer at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital. What is mucormycosis? Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal [10/22/2021] …
The teacher’s unions say that the strike action will be strengthened until the 2022 Budget is presented at the Parliament. The Secretary of the Ceylon Teacher’s Service Union (North West), M. A. Wimalasiri says that the teacher’s strike was a success as the Governor of the Uva Province, despite issuing threats to [10/22/2021] …
A protest was held by Kaduwela area residents over an incident where a suspect died while being held under Kaduwela Police custody recently. The demonstrators marched opposite the Kaduwela Police at 09:00 a.m. today (22). The deceased was arrested on 17th August over a chain-snatching incident, however, the 24-year old suspect had passed away [10/22/2021] …
(Reuters) The United States would come to Taiwan’s defense and has a commitment to defend the island China claims as its own, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday (21), though the White House said later there was no change in policy towards the island. Yes, we have a commitment to do that, Biden said [10/22/2021] …
The COVID-19 Prevention Committee chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided to discuss with the Education & Health Sectors and recommence classes for the Primary, Grade 11 & Grade 13 students at all schools. According to the President’s Media Division, it was also decided to explore the possibility of recommencing tuition classes [10/22/2021] …
