Corrupt dealings in Hambantota hospital construction

 An investigation into a money laundering case involving an Australian medical company has revealed details of alleged corrupt dealings during the construction of the Hambantota General Hospital in Sri Lanka.

Australia’s ABC Media Network has given a long description of the investigation into allegations of corruption in a personal protective equipment contract with Australia’s Canberra-based Aspen Medical Company.

Veteran actor Wilson Karu passes away

Veteran Sri Lankan actor and stunt director Wilson Karunarathne has passed away.

Popularly known as Wilson Karu, he was 79 years old at the time of his demise.

Considered one of the best villains in Sinhala cinema, Karunaratne has acted in more than 240 films across many genres primarily as the main antagonist.

Foreign assistance vital to develop country – Cardinal

His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith said Sri Lanka needed foreign assistance to make the lives of the people of this island prosperous.

Holy Mass was offered at St. Antony’s Church in Padua on Sunday (1) when Catholics celebrated the feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of the working class. Cardinal Ranjith said however that the Holy Mass was being offered with the 2019 Easter Sunday victims at St. Antony’s Basilica, Padua with a symbolic meaning. One of the churches that were bombed during the attack was St. Antony’s Shrine Kochchikade, he said. 

Malwathu Mahanayake Thero decides not to meet any politicians

The Mahanayaka Thera of the Malwatta Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero has announced his decision not to allow any politicians to meet him.

Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero has taken the decision as no responsible person has still responded to the proposals put forward by the Chief Prelates of all three Buddhist Chapters in Sri Lanka to resolve the current issues in the country.

New Zealand reopens to tourists

New Zealand has reopened its borders to more international visitors after a pandemic lockout of more than two years.

Travelers touched down at Auckland Airport on Monday, many to emotional reunions with family and friends.

People from more than 60 countries are now able to enter the country if they’re vaccinated and Covid-negative.

SLPP still has majority – Dinesh

Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said even though a few pieces went missing, the SLPP is still winning the game as the all-important pieces, the king, queen, rook and bishop are still on their side.

He was addressing the SLPP May Day rally held in Nugegoda yesterday.

CWC withdraw from supporting the government

The Ceylon Workers’ Congress says they do not feel the need to hold office in the current government that has caused suffering among the people. The Party also said they decided to withdraw from supporting the government.

Italy donates Euro 41,115 Lanka to buy medicine

Italy announced the granting of ‘an in-kind emergency contribution’ of Euro 341,115 (Rs 125 million) to Sri Lanka to procure medicine.

The Italian Embassy in Colombo issued the following communiqué to announce the donation: In the wake of difficulties experienced by Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Italy in Colombo is glad to announce that the Republic of Italy will be granting an in-kind emergency contribution to Sri Lanka of around LKR 125 Mn (Euro 341,115) for the purchase of medicine and medical equipment.