Eastern Terminal to be developed into a logistics hub: Minister

Investor willing to spend $ 200 million

Sri Lanka gears up for double threat - Dengue and Omicron

The month of November alone recorded over 4000 positive dengue cases, health experts fear cases will rise this month

More information about Omicron needed to get clearer picture: SLMA

Experts are of the opinion that the new variant is more transmissible

Experts point out measures to be taken to avert possible gas explosions

If a cylinder is found to be leaking they are advised to move the cylinder outside

The US donates additional Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to Sri Lanka

2.6Mn vaccines and over $17.9Mn in emergency supplies have been donated

Best way to face Omicron variant is to boost immunity through vaccination: Medical experts

Not possible to prevent the variant entering the country

PM’s office refutes reports of official role given to Shiraz Yoonus

Issuing a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office refuted claims that Yoonus was serving as the Muslim Religious Affairs Coordinator

Withdraw controversial gas cylinder stocks preventing further disasters: Vijitha

China suspends power projects on three islands in the North

The company has, subsequently, signed a contract with the Maldivian Government to establish solar power plants on 12 islands

Azath Salley demands compensation upon acquittal

Three parliamentarians who made complaints against former Western Province Governor Azath Salley were noticed to a

Azath Salley acquitted

Colombo High Court yesterday acquitted former Governor Azath Salley from the case filed against him by the Attorney General. High Court Judge Amal Ranaraja acquitted Mr. Azath Salley being observing that the evidence of the prosecution w

Four arrested for conducting unauthorised workshop for students in Haliela

Walkie-talkies, firearm siezed

Special consultative committee meeting ends without conclusion on gas explosions

Experts from the University of Moratuwa had confirmed that the increase of Propane and Butane composition in LP gas to 50:50 could cause a higher probability of a leak from the regulator or hose

Dengue causes alarm as cases rise in unprecedented numbers

Certain symptoms like fever, muscle pain can be seen both in COVID and dengue as well

Geetha urges authorities to find a solution for the gas cylinder explosion issue

Government MP Geetha Kumarasinghe yesterday said she too has had a bitter experience with a leakage of the gas cylinder in her house. Speaking during the committee stage debate on the budget, Ms. Kumarasinghe said she suffered from shock after the incident. “ I had to seek ICU treatment after suffering from shock but I came around thanks t

University intake to be increased by a further 10,000: Dinesh

National schools to be increased to 500 from the current 373

CB to freeze bank accounts that use unlawful money transmission methods

Migrant workers will be able to fetch an additional Rs.10 for every US Dollar they convert into rupees this month

Sri Lanka will handle debt repayments ’seamlessly’: CB Governor

We are confident we’ll be making those payments on time. There is absolutely no worry about that

UNP questions Central Bank Governor over IMF claims

Today citizens are unable to withdraw dollars from the banks, they are forced to purchase dollars from the black market

India responds positively to SL request for US $500 million credit facility

India will look at Sri Lanka from a humanitarian perspective

Probe launched on two co-secretaries of cabinet ministers who eyed gold allegedly buried by LTTE

The CID has launched an investigation into two coordinating secretaries of two cabinet ministers, who had allegedly being trying to recover a stock of gold allegedly buried in the Puthukkudiyiru

Alleged discrimination against LGBTIQ community by police: Notices to be served on IGP

The writ petition filed by ten civil society activists challenging the ever-rising abuse, harassment and discrimination against individuals of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning (LG

UK Home Office U-turn on Sri Lankan scientist’s asylum claim

Muhunthan, who is working on thin-film photovoltaic devices used to generate solar energy, was given a prestigious Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowship

LP gas leak related explosions 27 incidents related to LP gas leak explosions since Saturday: Police

At least 27 incidents of LP gas-related explosions have been reported across the country since last Saturday (27) up to yesterday, according to the police.

Growing and export of ganja to be legalised

Cancer and conditions such as strokes can be cured through ayurvedic treatment where ganja is used as a medicine

President gets tough on cabinet over gas crisis

Appoints committee to look into incidents

LP gas leaks - Broken or damaged hose, regulator or cooker Safety compromised - Litro Gas

If there is an emergency, 1311 must be contacted to help understand the situation and mitigate

Possibility of countrywide lockdown during festive season ruled out

No one should have doubts on Sri Lanka’s ability to prevent any untoward health mishap

Gas cylinder explosions Special consultative committee summoned for discussions

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene had summoned a special consultative committee today to discuss the gas cylinder explosions while appointment of a special select committee is also on the cards.

CAA to receive expert committee report on gas explosions today

The report compiled by the four-member Committee from the University of Moratuwa on the twelve LP gas samples will be submitted to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today.