The Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Forum of Sri Lanka has stongly rebutted Prof. Tissa Vitarana’s assertion (Sunday Island Dec. 12) that ” I am reluctant to...
Taking off their shirts and wearing traditional white veshtis, the bare-chested men, carrying trays laden with fruit and puja offerings, entered the temple. Nothing unusual because...
As many as 55 State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have suffered a staggering Rs. 1.2 trillion cumulative losses from 2006-2020, says Colombo-based independent policy think tank Advocata....
The Business World International Awards ceremony, organized by the Business World International Organization INC – USA, an event which is recognized as one of the most...
UNFPA has entered into a partnership with HelpAge Sri Lanka to prioritize older persons in times of emergencies, a UNFPA release said. It said: The rapid...
Seven United Nations human rights experts on Dec 9 have published five benchmarks that are “necessary prerequisites” for making the law compliant with Sri Lanka’s international...
Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga says nine tourist attractions selected to cover all nine provinces of the country will be developed as sustainable tourist destinations. The...
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on human capital and has reversed valuable gains made over the past decade. Recovery efforts require a renewed commitment and...
By Nalaka Rathnayake District Secretary of Nuwara-Eliya, Nandana Galaboda, yesterday urged all pilgrims to adhere to COVID guidelines as the Sri Pada season begins today (18)....
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) yesterday criticised senior Health Ministry officials for further relaxing COVID restrictions while infections were increasing locally and...