The textile paradise at Pamunuwa, Maharagama is not only popular among Sri Lankans but also among traders abroad. Established a few decades ago, the Pamunuwa textile village has gained a reputation throughout the country. Sri Lankans from all parts of…
‘FLYDUBAI’ SUSPENDS FLIGHTS TO SRI LANKA OWING TO JET FUEL SHORTAGE
flydubai said it has suspended its Sri Lanka flights until further notice, after protests escalated in the South Asian country. “flydubai flights between Dubai and Colombo Airport (CMB) have been suspended from July 10 until further notice,” said an airline…
DAY OF NATIONAL MOURNING DECLARED TODAY FOR DEMISE OF FORMER JAPANESE PREMIER
Today a national day of mourning The Sri Lankan government has declared (12) as a national day of mourning, over the sudden demise of former Japanese PM – Shinzo Abe.
SRI LANKAN WATERS ENCROACHED BY INDIAN FISHERFOLK
Indian fishermen busy at work in Sri Lankan waters! The Times of India website reported that Indian fishermen are taking advantage of the difficult situation faced by their Sri Lankan brothers by engaging in fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters.…
OMICRON 2.75 VARIANT CORONA THREAT WARNING BY GMOA
GMOA warns of Omicron variant The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that the Omicron 2.75 variant of Corona that is spreading across India is likely to spread in Sri Lanka and necessary steps need to be taken immediately. Dr.…
ONLY A SOLITARY FATALITY CONFIRMED BY DGHS AS ON THE 10th ON COVID-19 RELATED
01 more COVID-19 death One COVID-19 death was confirmed yesterday (10) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll is at 16,526.
PROTESTORS HAND OVER RUPEES 17 MILLION PHYSICAL CASH FOUND IN PRESIDENT’S PALACE
Sri Lankan protesters handed over Rs 17 million cash found in President’s house Sri Lanka Police have issued a press release acknowledging the receipt of more than Rs. 17.8 million cash recovered by protestors from the President’s house in Colombo.…
ELEVEN JOURNALISTS AMONG 103 INJURED
103 injured in protests: 11 journalists among them 103 persons have been injured in the protests around Colombo Fort yesterday (09). ——————–(updated on Sunday, 10 July 2022 10:32 am)——————– Hospital sources say 55 of them are still receiving treatment at…
POLITICAL STABILITY NEEDED FOR IMF TO RESUME ON BAILOUT PACKAGE
IMF hopes for political stability before talks resume on bailout package The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said today (10) it is hoping Sri Lanka’s political turmoil, allowing a resumption of talks for a bailout package. The IMF statement said “We…
THREE ARSONISTS REMANDED TILL THE 20th
Arsonists remanded till the 20th Three persons arrested for setting Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence on fire, has been remanded till the 20th of this month. They were arrested by the Kollupitiya police today (10). The suspects are from…
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