Pak. envoy wonders why SL not developed like Singapore

Pakistani High Commissioner Muhammad Saad Khattak said he wondered as to why Sri Lanka could not become a developed country like Singapore when it had all the necessary assets and a literacy

Pakistan and India helped us to end the 30-year-long civil war

Responding to a question whether a comment made by a Pakistani diplomat in Sri Lanka was an interference in Sri Lanka’s bilateral relationship with India during an interview with Hindustan Times Mr Rajapaksa said, “Look, whatever the view of any country, we will not get involved in the internal matters of India. But remember this: I always say India is a relation. Others are friends.”

2019 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic

The article is based on an interview by Jayam Rutnam of the San Gabriel Valley Examiner with Dr. Deepthi Jayasekara of Glendora, California. Dr. Jayasekara is a specialist in Infectious Diseases, Foothill Infectious Diseases, Claremont, Ca., Chair, Infection Control.....

Significance of Navam Poya

Bringing together all monks for the first-ever Buddhist congregation, the appointment of Arahants Sariputta and Moggallana by the enlightened one as his chief disciples,

The 7th House and Marital Happiness

Marriage is a landmark event in the life of a normal person and the 7th Bhava (House) rules a person’ s marriage, wife or husband and marital happiness, among other things.

What next after cancer diagnosis?

After months of feeling unwell, tons of blood work and other tests later, what happens when you hear the words “You’ve got cancer”?

We in the COPE Got Misled as CB didn’t Provide Full Information

United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian and Economist Dr. Harsha de Silva in a candid interview analysed what unravelled in the recently released Forensic Audit Report relating to the Central Bank Bond scam. Being a teacher on the subject of bond trading, Dr. Silva, one of the most eligible lawmakers to analyse what transpired from the report, explained how the notorious alleged financial frauds took place’ especially playing with the Sri Lan

ASICS opens first store in Sri Lanka

ASICS India, a subsidiary of the Japanese sports performance brand has lined up an aggressive expansion plan to further grow its business with the launch

Rampant pollution of the Kelani river continues unabated

The water of the Kelani River is becoming increasingly polluted due to the non-implementation of regulations by the authorities and non-regulation of human activities harmful to the environment, an audit carried out by the Environmental Audit Unit of the Auditor General’s Department has revealed. The Kelani River

Planetary conjunctions – Graha Samyoga Salient points for judgement of effects

There are instances where two or more planets occupy one sign in a horoscope. This occurrence is referred to in Astrology as planetary conjunctions or Graha Samyoga.

‘Old age’ as a positive phase in life

People are living longer than ever before, and many seniors lead active and healthy lifestyles. Growing old is another phenomenon that all of us will experience in our life cycle.

People’s choice to be awarded at 14th SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing announced that the SLIM Nielsen People’s Awards will take place for the 14th consecutive year in March 2020

PARADISE ON FIRE

Forest destruction due to fires has become a serious problem in some regions in Sri Lanka, especially in areas like Beragala, Haputale of the Badulla District.

How prepared are we to battle Coronavirus?

The number of people infected by the novel Coronavirus 2019 (nCoV) outbreak has risen to nearly 6000 while claiming the lives of 132 people in China as at yesterday (January 29). As such countries around the world are taking precautionary steps to ensure that all citizens are safe. Airports, ports, hotels and other places frequented by visitors, mainly Chinese nationals are kept under close scrutiny. At the onset of the outbreak, a thermal scanne

Spread of New Coronavirus: Many Airlines cancel flights to China

A number of airlines including United Airlines, British Airways, South Korea’s Air Seoul and Air Canada have cancelled, suspended or rescheduled their flights to mainland China due to deepening fears over the spread of New Coronavirus, foreign media reported yesterday.

Tough action against those who pollute roads, drains, canals

Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayake has instructed relevant authorities to enforce the law strictly on those who dispose garbage on roads, canals and drains in the municipality, CMC sources said. She has made these remarks at the third round of meeting which was held at the Colombo Municipal Council Hall to review the progress of maintaining cleanliness in the city in line with President Gotabaya

Tronic Entertainment Tatyana rejects affiliation

Tatyana, wife of Rohitha Rajapaksa, said today fabricated and false information were being circulated on social media regarding her affiliation with Tronic Entertainment in an executive capacity.

CONEX 20 in seas off Colombo

Offshore Patrol Vessels, Inshore Patrol Vessels and Fast Attack Craft belong to the SL Navy and MI 17 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force joined in the first day of Colombo Naval Exercise 2020 (CONEX 20).

Haphazard development Jeopardises Leopard Habitat

There is drama surrounding the leopard these days; the black leopard in peak wilderness and released leopard in Wilpattu. This article neither intends analysing the wildlife cum conservation issue surrounding the leopard nor points...

Wolbachia to prevent dengue in Colombo with Aussie expertise

Chinese woman at IDH tested positive for coronavirus

A 43 year-old female Chinese national who arrived in Sri Lanka from Hubei, China has been tested positive for the new coronavirus yesterday making her the first case of positive coronavirus reported in Sri Lanka.

China shuts down 13 cities as virus toll climbs

Chinese authorities rapidly expanded a mammoth quarantine effort aimed at containing a deadly contagion on Friday to 13 cities and a staggering 41 million people, as nervous residents were checked for fevers and the death toll climbed to 26.

Health authorities concerned over Wuhan pneumonia

As the seasonal influenza outbreak was slowly subsiding, news of a new virus made its rounds in early January. Known as the Wuhan pneumonia, as the first case was reported from China, the World Health Organisation has informed the Health Ministry in Colombo and other countries which are frequently visited by Chinese tourists and nationals to be cautious of the virus. The virus is classified as a coronoavirus and has affected over 440 people in Ch

Sri Lankans in Wuhan told to evacuate to safer areas

The Foreign Relations Ministry has urgently informed the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beijing to immediately contact the 40 Sri Lankan students studying in the Wuhan Province as well as some Sri Lankan nationals employed there, and make arrangements to evacuate them to safer areas as Chinese officials locked down the city following the rapid spread of the Wuhan Pneumonia.

Forensic audit report incomplete

Following a directive by the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, the Secretary-General of Parliament Dammika Dassanayake has informed in writing to Central Bank Governor Professor W. D. Lakshman that the report on the five Forensic Audits are incomplete without the relevant annexes and exhibits.

President says police should act without fear in discharging duties

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today said law enforcement officers should carry out their duties without any fear or favour, but their actions should strictly be in compliance with the law.

Ranjan’s voice test postponed

The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court informed the Magazine Prison not to produce MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who is in remand custody, before the Government Analyst for a voice test today but to produce on another date when informed by court.

Income tax bonanza for sin industries

The tax changes included in the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill propose to make major revisions to Sri Lanka’s corporate tax structure and interestingly, to substantially reduce the income tax rate on the so-called sin industries.

Will not sign any agreement inimical to the country: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that the government would not sign any agreement which is inimical to the interests of the country.

Two Sri Lankans killed in Abu Dhabi bus crash

Two women from Sri Lanka were among those killed in an horrific bus crash in Abu Dhabi last week, officials confirmed yesterday.