Demo in Mannar protesting against cremation of Muslims dying of COVID-19

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People are hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic, they deserve relief … Kiriella tells the government

Chief Opposition Whip, Kandy District Parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella has stated that the government should not forget that people had been hard hit by the pandemic and they deserved relief.
Government will steer through the pandemic crisis, deliver promises to people … Dinesh

Leader of the House Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has assured that the government was confident it would deliver the promises to the people steering through the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which was worse than that of the global depression nearly 100 years back.
Experts’ Committee recommends continuance of cremation of persons dying of COVID-19

Experts’ Committee appointed to study the disposal of bodies of persons dying of COVID-19 virus infection has recommended the continuance of cremation until a final report is submitted. It has made this recommendation to the Secretary to the Ministry of Health.
Schools in all provinces except Western Province open for the 3rd term today

Schools in all provinces except in the Western Province and isolated areas open today for the third term educational activities complying with hygiene practices.
Two new ministries established by President

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has declared the establishment of two new ministries and revision of the subjects of several ministries.
Foundation stone laid for Kapudoowa Interchange

The foundation for the construction of the Kapudoowa Interchange of the Southern Expressway was laid by the Minister of Highways and Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando on Sunday, November 22.
Ven. Wimala Anu Nayaka Thero appointed new Chief Prelate of Ramanna Maha Nikaya

Venerable Makkulawe Wimala Anu Nayaka Thero has been appointed as the new Chief Prelate (Maha Nayaka Thero) of the Ramanna Maha Nikaya.
Premier Mahinda pays last respect to remains of late Ven Napana Premasiri Thera

Prime Minister Mhinda Rajapakse paid last respect to the remains of late Chief Prelate of the Ramanna Nikaya, Ven Napana Premasiri Thera on Saturday, November 21.
Government is playing down the COVID-19 pandemic … Sjith charges

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has charged that the Government was downplaying the pandemic, which should have been highlighted in the Budget.
Kandy Muslims pay last respect to late Ven. Pemasiri Mahanayaka Thero

Muslims from Kandy paid last respect to the remains of late Ven. Pemasiri Mahanayaka Thero lying at Rammanju Maha Nikkaya in Menokhinna on Saturday.
Passing away of Ven. Pemasiri Mahanayaka Thero is loss to world Buddhists: President condoles

President Gotabaya Rajapakse has condoled that the passing away of the Most Venerable, Aggamaha Panditha Napane Pemasiri Mahanayaka Thero of the Ramanna Nikaya was not only a loss to the nation, but to all the Buddhists all over the world.
House passes second reading of Budget 2021 with a two third majority

The Parliament on Saturday passed the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2021 with a two third majority, 151 voting in favour and 52 against.