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In this photo taken on June 24, 2017, tourists watch elephants walking along the road
field in Minneriya National Park. The Sri Lankan elephant is one of three recognised subspecies
of the Asian elephant, native to Sri Lanka. ISHARA S. KODIKARA / AFP

‘Prez office statement contrary to agreement

’Docs to decide next step today

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) yesterday allege that a statement issued by P. B. Abeykoon, Secretary to President Maithripala Sirisena, has violated the agreement they reached with the President.

Senior GMOA official Nalinda Herath told The Island that their executive committee would meet tomorrow to discuss the latest developments. "We’ll probably resume trade union action," the official said, adding that the GMOA expected the government to respect the agreement.

The GMOA responded to the Presidential Secretariat statement within an hour after it was issued.

Thalatha wants MR probed over
Rs 400 mn monument for his parents

Foreign Employment Minister Thalatha Atukorale has regretted the failure on the part of the government to have former President Mahinda Rajapaksa investigated through the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) for spending Rs 400 mn on a monume...

Parliament: Oil, gas in Mannar Basin can meet SL energy needs for 60 yrs

Business

Fairway Holdings acquires Multi Finance

Fairway Holdings, a rapidly diversifying conglomerate, recently acquired Multi Finance PLC under its umbrella with a view to giving this erstwhile financial institution that is known for its trust for 42 years and excellent array of financial servic...

Six lives saved thanks to AIA’s Poson safety programme

Features

Eid Ul Fitr – offers excellent opportunity for fostering communal harmony

Muslims all over the world will celebrate the conclusion of their fasting in the month of Ramadhan. They have endured extreme hunger and thirst and foregone all those permitted luxuries enjoyed by them during other times while observing the fast. This ...

After the Floods:Let us not be like the monkey next time

Opinion

Reducing dengue death toll

It looks as though the epidemic of Dengue Fever (DF) had come to stay in this country. In spite of all genuine efforts of health care professionals (the doctors, nurses, laboratory services and even the hospital attendants) this dreaded disease has snu...