Local students in foreign Uni’s to study in SL: Minister

Chinese University authorities have already consented

Term of present Govt. likely to end this year: Ruwan

Says UNP should be prepared for any eventuality

Omicron cases could be witnessed all around the country: Health Ministry

Give priority to health practices and booster dose

Omicron becoming dominant in SL overtaking Delta : Health experts warn

UK study reveals Omicron spreads faster than Delta

Blindness among people on the rise: Optometric Association

1.1% of the people were found to be visually impaired

Diver killed in crocodile attack in Dehiwala beach

A 57-year-old man, who was diving in Dehiwala beach, had been snatched away by a crocodile yesterday morning, Police said.

Parakrama Samudra rising due to inclement weather

Four out of ten spill gates were opened last morning

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

Discovering gene in frog development to answer a human abnormality Young Sri Lankan scientist’s research gains attention in the US

Sri Lankan born young scientist Dr. Gayani Senevirathne, who has excelled in the fields of Zoology and Molecular Biology brought pride to the country, since her latest research on finding an answer to a human abnormality had gained attention in the United States.

Commemorating F. R. Senanayake

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene garlands the statue of late National Leader F.R. Senanayake on Saturday at a ceremony held to mark the latter’s 96th death anniversary.

Omicron spread contained in sri lanka, says Health Ministry

In a situation where lethal and latest COVID-19 variant Omicron continues to ravage many countries, the Health Ministry said the spread of Omicron in Sri Lanka has been contained despite detection of 48 such cases so far.

SLFP proposes programme to build the country: Maithripala

Need of the hour was not to form a government or to seek power

Time for a political truce for nation’s sake: Harin

It’s time all political parties put in a joint effort to pull the country through the current economic crisis together with the Government, SJB MP Harin Fernando said over the weekend.

Making vaccine cards mandatory delayed

Decision was to be enforced from January 1

Navy seizes nearly Rs.16Bn narcotics in 2021

In anti-drug operations carried out on 74 occasions

Heavy influx of local tourists in Nuwara Eliya

Most pilgrims to Sri Padasthana had arrived through Hatton route

US $ 5.5 million from Russia to WFP for projects in Sri Lanka

The donation had been done in line with Russia’s policy of strengthening cooperation with Sri Lanka in the interest of sustainable development

Tough laws needed to control unauthorised importation of medicinal drugs: Prof. Jayasumana

There is no proper system to control and monitor the use of antibiotics

Boi, Port City to seek investments from UAE

Sri Lanka to launch a major investment drive in the UAE in March with the involvement of the Colombo Port City and the (BOI)

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

App to promote tree planting on roadsides launched

Ministry of Highways, Road Development Authority, the SDDC are contributing for this

Gas cylinder issue Kodituwakku alleges authorities failed to implement court order

The Court of Appeal further issued an interim order preventing the authorities from releasing gas cylinders for domestic use without specific standards prescribed by SLSI

Forcible entry into house and assault on person JVP member arrested

The suspect, under he influence of liquor, had caused damage to the garden gate

Paddy storage in Mattala UNP lashes out at Sajith over remarks

He kept mum when the decision was made to store paddy at the airport

China donates 10 motorcycles to Sri Lanka Police

The 10 motorcycles are worth Rs.4 million

Prez, PM call on Chief incumbent of Kirivehera

The President and the Prime Minister inquired into the health and well-being of the Thera

Around 120,000 Sri Lankans left SL in 2021

30,000 have gone to Qatar, 27,000 to Saudi Arabia, 20,000 to UAE, 1,400 to South Korea, 1,100 to Singapore,1,600 to Cyprus and 800 to Japan despite the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ends with twin burden of Omicron and Dengue Health authorities perturbed

Omicron poses mammoth threat as 41 more fresh cases reported

Green Agriculture programme would be carried despite obstacles - Agriculture Minister

I will stand by the President to continue this programme even if it affects my political image