Both doses from same COVID vaccine for optimal results

People will have to get both the doses from the same COVID-19 vaccine for optimal results because different vacci

Court of Appeal extends order issued on Ranjan’s Parliamentary seat

The Court of Appeal yesterday extended the order issued to the Secretary General of Parliament not to take any action ov

Central Bank bond scam Ravi and 8 others remanded till March 23

AG Dappula de Livera yesterday filed indictments at the Colombo Special High Court Trial-at-Bar against former Minister Ravi Karunanayaka and eight others

No travel restrictions for New Year

Govt. says no decision taken yet to impose such restrictions during upcoming festive season

Govt. says face coverings to be banned, head coverings allowed

Decision taken in view of national security

45 cadavers of COVID-19 victims buried - Army

The issue with regards to the burial of covid victims has been resolved

Indian High Commissioner offers prayers at Ramsethu bridge

Ramayanaya says bridge was built by ‘Vanara army’ to rescue Sita from Ravana

“Maha Shivarathri”- supreme of all nights to Hindus

Sri Lankan Hindu devotees lighting the oil lamps during the ‘Maha Shivarathri’ festival at the Sivan Kovil at Kochchikade on

I struggled between life and death - Pavithra

THE Minister commended the frontline workers AND medical staff at the IDH adding that she owes them her life

Jailor interdicted for allowing MP Rajakaruna to take selfie with Ranjan Prison Officer gets interdicted

A Prison Officer who allegedly allowed MP Harshana Rajakaruna to take a selfie with imprisoned MP Ranjan Ramanayake at the Angunakolapelessa Prison has been interdicted, the Prisons Department

COVID-19 E-channeling system to get vaccines on prior appointment soon

An e-channeling system will be introduced enabling the public to book times and dates to get the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 in the Colombo municipal area in the future, Mayor Rosy Senanayake said.

Vision no barrier for courageous women

Vision is no barrier for this courageous woman who earns a living through making incense sticks to feed her family in Makola, Kiribathgoda, which should be recognised at least on a day like today, when the world marks the International Women’s

Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force calls on PM

This visit signifies the strong bond and friendship between the two countries and their Armed Forces

Colombo city faces poor oxygen percentage threat

Plans to initiate a day-to-day oxygen testing programme in the city of Colombo

Iranaithivu chosen to bury COVID victims temporarily: Health DG

Two relatives allowed to the island for final rites

Govt. to go head with Iranaitivu isle

Muslim community to make an urgent appeal to President, PM on changing of burial site to Kuppiyawatta

Resolution on SL to be moved at UNHRC next Tuesday

The resolution on Sri Lanka will be moved at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) next Tuesday, Daily Mirror learns. The resolution, by the core-group of countries led by the United Kingdom, has been rejected by Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s image boosting campaign Reveal Businessman who played out Rs. 1.7 billion: SJB

Whilst alleging that a certain businessman had played out the Sri Lankan government by accepting Rs 1.7 billion from the gov

Pakistani PM meets President Rajapaksa

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with the Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, at the President’s House in Colombo yesterday.

Pakistani PM arrives

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday arrived in the country for a two-day official visit on the invitation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. He was received at the Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) by the Prime Minister. The Pakistani Premier was given an impressive red carpet welcome, guard of honour and a 21-gun salute.

Six centres in Colombo as vaccinations roll out into public

The medical team of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) in collaboration with the Health Ministry, have set up six vaccination centres in Colombo for the public to receive the anti COVID-19 jabs which rolled out into the public from early last week.

Covishield for Covid-19

A health official in Wattala displaying the new Covishield vaccine of India’s Serum Institute or the local name for the UK p

A Physically challenged person is being given the COVID-19 vaccine

A Physically challenged person is being given the COVID 19 vaccine in Raddolugama on February 19 2021. The President on Monday instructed health authorities to start vaccinating members of the general public in the country’s W

SLAF to protect environment with drones

In a bid to extend its service to protect the environment from various manmade destructions, Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday received two powerful drones affixed with specialty cameras from the Western Province Governor cum Marshal of t

SL to re-acquire Trinco Oil Tank Farm soon

These tanks will have the capacity to offer bunkering facilities to the ships sailing in close proximity to Trincomalee

Donation from Japan

A fleet of 45 vehicles including 31 jeeps, 4 buses and 10 vans, donated by Japan for use of the Police Department, was handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by Japanese Ambassador Akira Sugiyama yesterday. The vehicles valued at Rs. 775 million was the first stage of the full donation of Rs. 1250 million. Sri Lanka is set to receive another fleet of 25 jeeps, 150 motorcycles, 7 search gates, 1 Total Search Machine and 80 Handheld Metal Det

Inoculation commences among target groups

Inoculation of Oxford Astra Zeneca Covishield for target groups among the masses commenced yesterday. The members of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) received the jabs. The vaccine is said to be given to people above 30 years of age

Indian premier Modi says India committed to ensure SL Tamils dignity, peace and equality

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted yesterday that India is always committed to ensure that Tamils in Sri Lanka whom he referred to as ‘our brothers and sisters’ live with equality, justice, peace and dignity.

Rapidly transmissible new UK variant found in SL

The new variant named SARS-CoV2, belonging to the B.1.1.7 lineage in the UK, which has a higher transmissibility,

Burial of Covid-19 victims: PM’s proposal to be implemented in agreement with technical committee: Sudarshani

Health Ministry not taking decisions on its own but through a technical committee