Chinese Ambassador visits North

Chinese Ambassador Se Sen Hong’s three day visit to the north ended with an inspection of Point Pedro and the Mannar Causeway (Adam’s Bridge) . Before leaving the North he said the end of his visit would be a beginning as well.

Gas crisis continues...

People are seen busy purchasing kerosene stoves in Colombo yesterday.

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen reinstated

Shihabdeen’s salary arrears are ordered to be paid

Elephant calf case High Court acquits former Magistrate Thilina Gamage

The case against three other accused is to be taken up again on January 21

Prevailing gas issue Minister Johnston urges top officials to tell the truth to people

They have been given positions not to go into hiding when there are problems

STF seizes Rs.0.6Mn worth illicit cigarettes from Mutwal

The STF raided a spot in Colombo 15 and arrested a suspect

Four cases so far Three more Omicron patients detected in SL

Omicron patients in Sri Lanka increased to 04 as at yesterday

People hesitant to get COVID booster shots: Health DG

There was no reason for any eligible person to refuse the booster shot as it strengthens their immunity In a situation where Omicron is posing a huge threat not only worldwide but also in Sri Lanka, it is imperative to get the booster dose

Sri Lanka braces for massive Dengue outbreak Over 4,000 cases in 15 days

By Sheain Fernandopulle With speculations on the table that Dengue cases are expected to surge, Health authorities are making a monumental effort to curb the spread of the disease before it wreaks havoc in the country.

GCE A/L timetable for 2021 (2022) released: Exam. Dept

The GCE A/L exam will be held from February 7 to March 5

Litro Gas Company Undertaking given to distribute gas cylinders with CAA and SLSI standards

The Company gave an undertaking to affix stickers displaying the composition of a domestic gas cylinder with specific standards approved by SLSI Litro Gas Company revealed that SLSI has not specified any standard for LP gas in the country

Let Mahindananda pay Chinese Fertiliser Company: Anura Kumara

The government had no moral right to make the payment from public funds, as members of the general public were not involved in the transaction

Effects of chemical pesticides and fertilisers Govt. appoints task force to study and submit report

Government has decided to appoint a task force headed by the Director General of Health to study and submit a report on the e

SJB calls for PC or LG elections

Terms of the local bodies end in February and it is possible to hold the election early next year

Lands in SL to be sold to foreign countries - SJB

“Five MoUs have already been signed to hand over some of these lands” One cannot blame the COVID-19 for the economic down turn

UNP questions absence of Finance Minister from SL

The United National Party(UNP) has questioned the absence of the Finance Minister from Sri Lanka despite the ongoin

Medicinal drugs and medical equipment to be produced locally

The Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals State Ministry has taken steps to produce all medicinal drugs and medical equi

Probe launched as American national found dead in Tangalle

The body of the 54-year-old American national had been found in the backyard of the house Some burn injuries have been found on the victim’s body

Sale and display of substandard plugs in shops prohibited: PUCSL

Sale of 5A sockets with round holes, 5A plugs with round pins, adaptors without the SLS mark, substandard extension cords, and multi-plugs are prohibited Plugs, sockets, and adaptors should bear the SLS Product Certification Logo issued by the SLSI

Sri Lanka Tourism kick-starts aggressive travel influencer campaign

To boost arrivals from Russia and Ukraine markets

EXPERTS FEAR MORE OMICRON CASES MAY HAVE ENTERED SRI LANKA

Medical experts have urged people to get their booster doses which were freely available by the Health Ministry

Despite a nation in crisis, 60 MPs to make merry with local, overseas holiday plans

Several MPs said that they were set to travel to the United States, United Kingdom and Australia among other countries

Poet Ahnaf Jazeem granted bail

Defence Counsel maintained that the entire case against Jazeem was a fabrication

COVID spread still on; Restriction of movement vital During upcoming festive season: GMOA

The spread of COVID-19 virus is not over as yet, so people should keep an eye on the upcoming festive season, the Government Medical Officers’ Association said yesterday. Addressing the media, GMOA General Committee Member

All eligible persons can get their booster doses from any centre across the country

Booster shots can be obtained from any centre set up island-wide

Over 700 LP gas leak explosions within 6 weeks

A total of 727 explosions related to LP gas leaks have been reported since November 1 up to date across the country, the police

Forex crisis hits pharmaceutical imports

SPC encounters problems in opening LCs for future imports

Sri Lanka to shut down three overseas Missions

Consulate in Frankfurt shifted to Berlin, office of Consulate General Of Sri Lanka in Cyprus and the Embassy in Nigeria will be shut down

Opening of new Canned toddy factory in Kuruwita

Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa enjoyed a trot of Kitul toddy after opening the new factory of Agri Deshiya (Pvt.) Ltd in Kuruwita w

Cabinet objections to Dr. P.B. Jayasundara

Pressure on him to resign as President’s secretary