Sri Lanka rules out lockdown despite massive Omicron surge

Give priority to precautionary measures

No power cuts until Monday: PUCSL

After analysing the data available on the demand and supply of electricity, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that there is no need to have scheduled power cuts until next Monday (31). PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said the decision was taken following a discussion held at the department last evening.

Osu Sala floods with patients as health workers protest

Rajya Osu Sala (SPC) in Town Hall was flooded with patients yesterday for their medicinal requirements, as groups of health workers representing 16 unions at the Colombo National Hospital, conducted a one-day strike based on several demands.

PM undergoes minor spinal surgery

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa underwent a minor spinal surgery at the Nawaloka Hospital on Monday and is recovering well from the procedure, health sources told Daily Mirror yesterday.

Abduction of a youth using a Defender; case against Hirunika fixed for Trial

Earlier the HC sentenced seven other accused to two years in prison suspended for 12 years

Health authorities say Vaccine hesitancy cause for serious concern

Expressing serious concern over the vaccine hesitancy which continues to grow, Health authorities said the booster shot is key to protection from the highly contagious Omicron variant.

Govt will not rule out deal with IMF completely- Media Minister

Sri Lanka has received IMF assistance 16 times since 1950

Well wishes for tomorrow’s grade 5 Scholarship exam

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardane yesterday visited several schools in the Colombo district to convey his wishes to the Grade 5 students, who are sitting for their Scholarship Exam tomorrow.

WNL Hokandara Complex receives award for cleaner production

Wijeya Newspapers Limited Hokandara Complex received the Platinum Award (Category of Printing and Packaging Industry Sector – Manufacturing Medium) in National Cleaner Production Awards 2021. Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa and Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera presented the award to WNL Chief Operations Officer and General Manager Janaka Rathnakumara

President’s speech at opening of Parliament sessions President pledges to safeguard human rights

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his speech during the opening of Parliament sessions made a specific pledge to safeguard human rights and to bring in normality to the North and East and called for the support of MPs representing the North and the East for the same. “We are a nation th

Devotees at Gangarama Temple on Duruthu Poya Day

Devotees engage in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Duruthu Poya Day, last morning. This is a key religious and historic date in the calendar for Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka on the ninth month after attaining Enlightenment.

Thai Pongal festivities at Sivan Kovil in Kochchikade, Colombo

Hindus take turns to add ingredients into a pot to be mixed for making sweets cooked during the festival of Thai Pongal at the Sivan Kovil (Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil) in Kochchikade, Colombo.

Hindus preparing for Thai Pongal Festival

Sri Lankan Hindus were purchasing Sugar cane, Turmeric plants and new clay pots yesterday for their traditional Thai Pongal Festival which will be held today (14). Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Don’t ponder on the previous two years; Keep hopes up for next three years: PM

Construction work of the terminal, which will be conducted in three phases, are scheduled to be completed in 2024

Mega SWAP facilities could push Sri Lanka to a more severe debt trap: Dr. W. A Wijewardena

Sri Lanka’s current economic meltdown-aggravated by the existing dollar crisis, soaring cost of living and a possible shortage of food in the coming year- has made people question the incumbent government’s promises when it assumed power. Although decision makers conveniently blamed the unforeseen COVID pandemic for this economic downfall, economists believe that several other factors cont

Prez asks for solution to power crisis

Officials say proper management of fuel-fired power generation can help prevent power cuts

Namal says GR’s decision to ban chemical fertiliser was strong, but officials failed him 

Says the current popularity of the Rajapaksa regime had seen a decline

Forex crisis triggers power outage

One hour power outage will be carried out in the country at selected places at any time between 5.30 pm and 9.30 pm primarily due to the lack of furnace oil for thermal power generation, a spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) s

Queuing up for local milk

A long queue was seen outside the Pelwatte Dairy Industries Outlet in Nugegoda to buy milk powder, where each customer was given a maximum of five packets of milk powder due to limited stock.

Children with special needs hold the Queen’s Baton

The Queen’s Baton – the forerunner to the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, which arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday travelled to the Ceylon School of Deaf and Blind in Ratmalana yesterday, where a host of students symbolically held

Wildlife DG told to conduct search operation to capture croc

A 58-year-old diver was killed by the crocodile recently

A Rs. 229 billion economic relief package announced

Rs.5,000 for public servants from this month

UAE sees importance in Sri Lanka’s water resources

Emphasises the importance of bilateral ties

Basil back, now eying pm post ?

Massive cabinet reshuffle this month

Beginning of a long journey

A grade one student whose term is to commence today was seen getting a moment’s chance to go through a book that he desired, w

Trinco oil tank farm Govt to strike final deal with India

CPC will retain 24 tanks, 14 tanks leased out to LIOC for another 50 years

Mobile vaccination programme for disabled elderly in Gothatuwa

A mobile vaccination programme was held yesterday for the disabled elderly personnel in the Gothatuwa Police Division. The Gothatuwa Community Police Unit organised the vaccination program.

PM cancels visit to Dubai Expo amidst economic crisis

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has cancelled a visit to the Dubai Expo scheduled for next week due to rising issues at hom

Govt braces for food shortage

Foodstuffs to be imported from India, Pakistan, Myanmar

Ministers going to courts against Yugadanavi is ‘wrong’: President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said it was wrong of several Ministers to have gone to courts against a collective cabinet decision regarding the Yugadanavi power plant share transfer matter. The President a