Health Ministry confirms 88 Meningococcal vaccines in stock

Following recent claims by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa regarding a shortage of the meningococcal vaccine in government hospitals for the past year, a senior health official told Daily Mirror that there are currently 88 vaccines available. Addressing concerns over the alleged shortage, the official said that there are six vaccines in government hospitals and 82 in the Medical Supplies Division.

Udayanga’s travel ban temporarily suspended

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered to temporarily suspend the travel ban imposed against former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, until the next court hearing. Udayanga Weeratunga through his lawyer made an application to temporarily suspend the travel ban. The Court had been informed that Udayanga Weeratunga was instrumental in bringing Russian tourists to Sri Lanka. The court had imposed a travel ban again

Spate of shootings claims lives of 37 people so far this year Over 60 shootings reported

Sri Lanka has recently experienced a disturbing increase in shootings, resulting in a significant loss of lives and injuries. According to police, there have been over 60 reported shooting incidents across the country since January, leading to the death of at least 37 individuals and leaving at least 30 others injured. The latest shooting incident was reported in Haputale on Tuesday where a 42-year-old man employed at a restaurant at Beragala

Wagner chief Prigozhin dies in plane crash

Russian mercenary chief and Wagner boss Yevjeny Prigozhin who led an aborted revulsion recency was listed as a passenger on a private jet which crashed on Wednesday evening north of Moscow with no survivors, the Russian authorities said. Latest reports said the plane had been shot down North of Moscow

India’s Chandrayaan-3 lands on the moon

Indian space agency ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander on the moon, making the country the first nation to reach the lunar south pole. Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 meets with the moon’s ground, days after a Russian lunar probe crashed in the same region on the moon. “moon craft” in Sanskrit – took off from a launchpad in Sriharikota in southern India on July 14, reported Al Ja

Some inmates take advantage of bacteria spread at Galle prison

With the spread of the contagious Meningococcal disease among inmates at the Galle prison, health officials have encountered a concerning phenomenon of inmates exhibiting false symptoms in an attempt to escape and secure drugs through hospital admission, informed sources told Daily Mirror. There were 12 inmates suspected to have been infected with the bacteria, among whom two died while four have been discharged. Of the remaining inmates, fo

Indian Defence Minister to visit SL early next month

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Sri Lanka early next month and travel to Trincomalee where India has embarked on strategic investments with the final aim of establishing a pipeline linking the two countries for the transfer of petroleum products, Daily Mirror learns. He is expected to be in the country either on September 2 or 3, according to an informed source. During the visit, he will hold talks with President Ranil Wickre

SL’s struggle with Investment Complexity Corruption takes the lead

Bureaucratic red tape, commission–seeking politicians, technocrats and public servants, complex land laws, the absence of policy consistency even on vital matters such as taxation and foreign currency regulation stand in the way of attracting much-needed investments

Contagious disease spreading in Galle Prison Risk of bacteria spread into society looms: Expert

In the context of the contagious Meningococcal disease spreading among the inmates, the medical experts opined that there is a risk of bacteria spreading in the society.

Diana says: Reduce prices of alcoholic drinks

Says tax revenue could be increased when more people purchase alcoholic drinks

Woman injured after elephant runs amok in Kandy Perahera

A woman was injured last night when two elephants belonging to the Vishnu Devalaya ran amok during the second day of Kumbal Perahera at the historic Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

Drone shot down in Dalada Maligawa vicinity

A Chinese tourist was arrested on suspicion

Salaries of MPs not increased for 20 years: State Minister

Claiming that salaries of Parliamentarians have not been increased for 20 years, State Minister Shantha Bandara yesterday raised concerns that the media had falsely reported that all 225 MPs have requested for the import of dut

China research ship requests permission to dock in Colombo

China has requested permission for a research ship to dock in Colombo following a visit by a spacecraft-tracking vessel last year that sparked security concerns from neighbouring India. Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Priyanga Wickramasinghe said Beijing had sought permission for the Shi Yan 6 to dock, but that no date had been set and the request was being processed.

Sri Lanka targets US $ 2 billion investment this year

Country received US $ 1 billion foreign Investment last year

Sing national anthem in medium tone: Public Admin Ministry

National Anthem sung at LPL not according to melody described in Constitution

250,000 people hit by water scarcity over dry spell

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said around 250,000 people are experiencing drinking water problems due to the dry weather conditions. The DMC, in its latest situation report issued yesterday said Jaffna and Vavuniya are still the most affected districts with over 71,000 people from more than 22,000 families not having access to drinkable water. According to the DMC, the Eastern Pro

AG’s advice sought to find reasonable solution on migration of medical specialists

Measures were being taken to find a reasonable solution to migration of medical specialists to serve in other countries, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday. He told Parliament that advice of the Attorney General has been sought to find a reasonable solution to stop this brain drain which had been a huge issue in the health sector in the country.

AKD demands Rs. 20 billion as damages from Kariyawasam and Kuttiarachchi

letter of demand has been sent through Attorney-at-law Sunil Watagala urging both Kariyawasam and Kuttiarachchi to pay the sum as damages within 14 days

Weapons recovered after Easter Sunday attacks Thousand swords and other items disposed at sea

1000 swords, daggers, pointed weapons, bomb parts, 08 guns and 10 Galkatas type firearms were disposed

Sri Lankan monk faces child sex charges in Melbourne

Ven.Naotunne Vijitha Thera had migrated to Australia in 1993 to assume the role of resident monk at the Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in SpringvaleA prominent Buddhist monk has appeared in a Mel

Pharmacy negligence claims a woman’s life?

The police have initiated an investigation into a tragic incident where a 62-year-old woman passed away after consuming a medicine obtained from a private pharmacy in Ingiriya.

A Magistrate should not make orders merely upon the application of police: SC

OIC ordered to pay Rs.100,000 as compensation

Mother, daughter dies in fatal accident in Anuradhapura

Tipper lorry driver taken into custody

Safe Migration Unit opened at BIA

A Safe Migration Promotion Unit to prevent illegal migration on forged VISA through Katunayake International Airport was established last morning at the Departure Terminal in the Airport by Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara.

Over 200 drugs still in shortage in Sri Lanka

Despite a string of ongoing challenges in the health sector, Sri Lanka continues to face a shortage of 216 drugs, according to an official. Dr. Saman Rathnayake,

After dry spell, unusually high rainfall in November: Met. Dept.

There is a risk of floods in Sri Lanka as it is anticipated that rainfall may be higher than usual

August 22, 2023 Failing SOEs gobble up staggering Rs. 443Bn

Govt. getting ready to restructure them

Kandy Perahera shown live on dailymirror.lk

As the annual Kandy Perahera began yesterday, Daily Mirror readers can follow it live by logging on to www.dailymirror.lk and clicking on the live link given.

August 21, 2023 SHi Yan 6 visit Foreign Ministry in dilemma , but NARA insistent on joint research

The Chinese authorities have sought permission for it , but the Foreign Ministry is yet to decide on it. it is now contemplating how to navigate geopolitical rivalry of the two powers