Political and Social News
Take immediate steps to prevent Nipah virus entering country: Amaraweera advises DAPH
In order to prevent the deadly Nipah virus disease from entering Sri Lanka, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera today advised the Animal Production and Health Department (DAPH) Director General Dr. Hemali Kotalawala to start appropriate disease surveillance activities immediately.
National Film Corporation Act amended to dub Murali’s movie in Sinhala
Minister Bandula Gunawardana has officially granted permission to dub the internationally-produced biopic movie '800' into Sinhala while amending the National Film Corporation Act for the first time.
SC holds CEB’s refusal to issue permit for solar power plant is illegal
The Supreme Court in a landmark judgment held that the belated position taken up by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and its refusal to issue a permit to operate a solar power
President firm on no further Cabinet expansion
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to have stood his ground, refusing to allocate any more Cabinet portfolios despite persistent requests from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Daily Mirror learns.
Sri Lanka customs seizes a parcel of hashish worth Rs. 164 million
Sri Lanka customs has grabed another stock of hashish worth Rs. 164 million during its inspections in Colombo ashortwhile ago.
No PET scans at Colombo national hospital from today
The Government Radiological Technologists Association (GRTA) said PET scans cannot be conducted at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka from Wednesday (20).
Government solicits the support of 35 trade unions for CEB reforms
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera solicited support of representatives from 35 trade unions concerning the proposed reforms of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the broader energy sector.
31 Sri Lankans deport to BIA for staying in Kuwait without visa
A total of 31 Sri Lankans who had been staying in Kuwait without visas for a long time and unable to return to Sri Lanka, were sent back to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning under temporary flight permits arranged with the intervention of the Sri Lankan Embassy.
CID to investigate. massive cyber attack on gov.lk domain
Acting Technology Minister Kanaka Herath has called for a comprehensive inquiry into the major cyber attack and data breach that affected numerous Government entities operating under the ‘gov.lk’ domain.
Shooting at MP Uddika Premarathne’s vehicle, police investigations launched
Police launched investigations into the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Uddika Premarathne last night, police said.