Online petition compares Jeff Bezos to Superman villain ’Lex Luther’

17 Jun 2021

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An online petition nearing 10,000 signatures — and growing — is suggesting Amazon founder Jeff Bezos should be denied re-entry to Earth when he launches for space in July.

SJB MPs request Cardinal to intervene and resolve present crises

16 Jun 2021

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A group of MPs who met Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith at the Bishop’s House today have requested him to intervene in resolving the issues faced by the fishing community presently.

UNP says Weligama UC Chairman removed on instructions of Supreme Court

16 Jun 2021

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The United National Party today said the decision by the Election Commission to remove the Weligama UC Chairman Rehaan Jayawickreme from his post was carried out on the instructions of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.

Shani Abeysekara granted bail

16 Jun 2021

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Former Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara was granted bail today together with Sub-Inspector Sugath Mendis.

No-confidence motion against Udaya

16 Jun 2021

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A no-confidence motion is to be presented to Parliament against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila.

Piumi, Chandimal & Co. to go to Human Rights Commission over alleged injustice

15 Jun 2021

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Event Coordinator Chandimal Jayasingha, model Piumi Hansamali and 21 other people who were placed under quarantine at a government center in Badulla said they will lodge a complaint at the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka against the alleged injustice caused to them after the court had granted them bail for attending a party.

Govt to set up small claim courts to hear cases below certain monetary threshold

15 Jun 2021

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The Cabinet has approved a move to establish a new type of court called ‘small claim courts ‘to hear cases below a specific monetary threshold easing the caseload of the district courts, Daily Mirror learns.

Norway offers assistance to Sri Lanka over X-Press Pearl impact

15 Jun 2021

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The Norwegian Coastal Administration has offered remote assistance in responding to marine pollution caused by X-Press Pearl, Ambassador Trine Jøranli Eskedal said.

Islandwide travel restriction extended till June 21

11 Jun 2021

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The ongoing islandwide travel restriction has been extended til June 21 at 4 am, under the instructions of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

EU Parliament adopts resolution on Sri Lanka

10 Jun 2021

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The EU Parliament adopted a resolution on Sri Lanka today calling for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Food delivery services to be regulated

09 Jun 2021

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Steps are being taken to regulate food delivery services operating in Sri Lanka, including popular mobile app based services Uber and PickMe.

15 year old sold for sex through social media

09 Jun 2021

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Police have launched an investigation to nab several persons who paid money to sexually exploit a 15-year old girl following an arrest of a 35-year old man

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Japanese PM responds positively to President's request for 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca

09 Jun 2021

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has responded positively to a request made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to supply 600,000 doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccines to Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry, the President’s office said today.

Chandimal, Piumi want Chamuditha in for breaking quarantine law

08 Jun 2021

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Event organizer Chandimal Jayasingha, model Piumi Hansamali and 14 other individuals who are presently undergoing quarantine in a government center after the recent Shangri La birthday party fiasco have slammed a contempt of court case against media presenter Chamuditha Samarawickrama and want him in for breaking the quarantine law after he appeared in a recent youtube program without a mask.

New detention facility gazetted

07 Jun 2021

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued a gazette notice naming the Counter Terrorism Investigation Unit as a place of detention.

If people fail to honour travel restrictions, containing COVID takes more time: Health Ministry

07 Jun 2021

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While admitting it would take some time to experience the actual results of the current travel restrictions, Deputy Director General of Health Services said if people’s movement continues to increase, it would take more time to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

Public behaviour vital to take decision to reopen country after June 14

05 Jun 2021

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If the people were able to stay at home amidst the existing traffic restrictions, it will be possible to open the country in some way after June 14, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Furnace oil threatens Kelani River

05 Jun 2021

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Furnace oil from tanks at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery has overflowed following heavy rain and is threatening the Kelani River.

Sri Lanka bans arrivals from South Africa and countries in South America

04 Jun 2021

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Sri Lanka has banned arrivals from South Africa and countries in South America with immediate effect.

US picks Sri Lanka to share Covid vaccines

03 Jun 2021

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The United States has picked Sri Lanka, among other countries, to share 25 million coronavirus vaccines.