Alcohol consumption has dropped by 80 per cent while smoking records 68 per cent drop during the lockdown period since the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, a survey by the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) revealed.

A group of four young men who visited Kataragama violating the curfew regulations who pleaded guilty were fined Rs.3,000 ea

Director General Health Services (DGHS) Dr. Anil Jasinghe yesterday expressed his displeasure and disappointmen

Heavy falls up to 100 mm could be expected at some places in the Western and the Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and

A petition filed by the General Secretary of the Democratic United National Party, Ariyawansa Dissanayake in the Supreme Court for the

Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena conveyed his deep appreciation to the Cuban Government for the support extended through the dispatch of a Cuban medical team to the Republic of Haiti to attend to the medical needs of Sri Lankans employed

A serial criminal suspect was arrested by Nugegoda Division Crime Investigation Unit during a raid in Wellampitiya area yesterda

A heavy rush was experienced at liquor shops in several areas where curfew had been relaxed yesterday. The Department of Excise had decided to allow the reopening of liquor shops . The police had to control the large crowds th

Sri Lankan students studying in Russia at Tver State Medical University sought to return to Sri Lanka given the alarming corona situation in that country. Tver, a city situate

Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province Tikiri Kobbekaduwa stressed the need to revive the education sector as early as possible giving

All railway stations from Galle to Beliatta in the Southern coastal line were sterilized by the Navy, Media Spokesman for the Navy Lt.Comdr. Isuru Suriya Bandara said. He said the programme was implemented by the Southern Naval Command to

Taking into consideration the reopening of economic activity in the world followed by the easing of some travel restrictions between countries, SriLankan Airlines is now offering services to passengers who are eligible to travel under the respective

A total of 320 Sri Lankans including an expectant mother, stranded in Chennai, arrived at the Katunayake International Airport yesterday, Airport Duty Manager said. He said th

Constitutional Council ( CC) has instructed its Secretary General Dammika Dasanayake to draw the attention of the Secretary of the Finance Ministry on the non availability of funds to the Provincial Councils, Parliament sources said yesterd

The Gampaha Malwatuhiripitiya Police Station conducted a pahan pooja for those who have been diagnosed and are being treated fo

Train services resumed in Sri Lanka yesterday carrying those who are engaged in essential services in the state and private sector

A total of 185 persons who were quarantined at quarantine centres operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Navy left for their homes yesterday. Accordingly, 175 people who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre in Iranamadu were released

With the relaxation of curfew in 23 Districts and the resumption of public and private sector work Island wide in a confined manner, the Police Chief C.D.Wickramaratne issued a set of guidelines and instructions to be followed by the public, employee

A 46-year-old man was hacked to death while his wife, daughter and daughter-in-law were hospitalised with stab wounds at

The present economic crisis is not fueled by COVID-19 pandemic alone as the mismanagement of debt and large scale corruption over the years has contributed greatly towards it, former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said yester

Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lt. General Shavendra Silva said yesterday that all Sri Lankans must be determined not to become a virus carrier nor should be vulnerable to get infected from others.

Three suspects who had stolen a set of bathroom fillings valued more than Rs.250,000 sold it for Rs.20,000 to buy two packets of heroin and the woman who purchased the fittings were arrested by Dambulla Police yester

A suspect engaged in brewing illicit liquor was arrested at Yogashrama Mawatha in Thelawala in Ratmalana by the Mount Lavinia

The Postal Department yesterday said that the payment of delayed traffic fines can be made at post offices up to May 29 from today as all post offices will be kept open from today. There wi

Relief material were provided to 1,800 families in Maradana area who were affected by the COVID-19 lockdown at Sri Lanka Maha Viharaya yesterday. Chief incumbent of the Temple Ven. Dr. Medagama Nandawansa Thera spearheaded t

Sri Pada pilgrim season 2019/2020 ended on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on May 07. Pilgrimage to Sri Padasthan this year had been suspended on March 20 due to health concerns created by the coronavirus. After performing religious observances, rite

As a special friendly gesture from the government and the people of India in the ongoing auspicious Vesak week, a 12.5-tonne gift c

Secretary to the President Dr. P.B. Jayasundara requested the public servants to forgo a portion of their salaries for May as a budgetary support for the government. He said

There is no politics behind the decision to cremate Muslims who die of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, Director General Health Dr

A total of 290 prison inmates have been released in view of the Vesak Poya Day, Commissioner General of Prisons, T.M.J.