- Sri Lanka’s Dengue cases rise to 72,430 so far this year
- Iran summons British envoy over IRGC designation
- FR petition over govt’s response to Cyclone Ditwah fixed for consideration
- PM Harini returns to Sri Lanka after Qatar visit to offer condolences on former Emir’s passing
- High dengue risk expected until mid-August amid prevailing weather conditions – Minister
- Katunayake police officer shooting suspect identified as former Civil Defence Force member
- Argentina stun England with late goals to reach World Cup final
- Few showers expected in parts of the island today
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The 22nd Constitution Amendment Bill was presented to Parliament by Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksa this morning.The 22nd Constitution Amendment Bill has been submitted to the Parliament re-enforcing the 19th Constitution and correcting its deficiencies.
Day before yesterday (08) 06 Covid deaths were reported, while yesterday (09) only 214 people infected with Corona were reported. All of them are locally identified infected.With that, the total number of infected people reported in this country increases to 667,158 and the total number of corona deaths increases to 16,581.
4 people have been arrested with 19,000 liters of diesel which had been collected illegally.It is said that the relevant diesel stock was found by the Police Special Task Force near the Hambantota Fishing Port.The Police Special Task Force further stated that the diesel had been prepared for transportation to Ampara area.
Member of Parliament Vasudeva Nanayakkara says that the name of the new alliance of 10 parties independent from the government will be unveiled on the 21st.The MP mentioned this while speaking to the media after a discussion between the representatives of the 10 parties.Member of Parliament Vasudeva Nanayakkara further stated that the discussion focused on the current political situation.
At least eight people were killed in Seoul on Monday after record downpours flooded homes, roads and subway stations in the South Korean capital, cutting power and forcing hundreds to evacuate, according to authorities.South Korea’s Interior and Safety Ministry said three of those who died had been trapped in a flooded semi-basement. Nine others were injured and at least seven people remain missing, the ministry said.Since midnight Monday local time, parts of Seoul saw a total of 422 millimeters (16.6 inches) of rain, prompting authorities to raise the highest Level 3 emergency alert. The city recorded 141.5 millimeters (5.6 inches)…
President Ranil Wickramasinghe says that the public representatives should fulfill their responsibilities in the same way that the security forces including the army protected the parliament.The President stated this while addressing the President’s Certificate of Commendation Ceremony held today (09) at the Army Headquarters in Akuregoda.On July 13, a program was organized to honor the war heroes who defended the Parliament complex by suppressing the protest launched by the militants to seize the Parliament complex.The President further stated that even if difficult times come, Parliament can do it if it wants to recover from it and create stability by the…
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha says that the results of the 2021 A-level examination will be released before the end of this month.The Minister of Education stated in the Parliament that the delayed practical tests will be completed within the next week.
An iron pipe has fallen on a vehicle parked in a fuel queue near a building under construction in the Town Hall area of Colombo.Due to the accident, the driver of the vehicle in question was not injured and the windshield of the vehicle was damaged.
Regarding the reduction of gas prices, the district-wise prices have been announced by the Litro Company.Accordingly, the Litro company announced that it will reduce the gas price from midnight yesterday (08).Below is the full list of applicable prices,
Cabinet has approved the proposal to revise the water tariff.Accordingly, it is stated that approval has been received to revise the price so as to be able to cover the recurrent operating costs and capital debt service obligations of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.The relevant cabinet decision is below.

