‘Sandahiru Seya’ in Anuradhapura vested with Maha Sangha

The Maha Sangha and a large number of invitees attended the ‘Crest Gem’ unveiling ceremony

Following the reopening of Schools Increase in COVID infection among schoolchildren: PHI union

Many school children, especially teachers and academic staff members have tested positive for the Covid virus

Clusters identified in five districts; Things could go from bad to worse -warns Health DG

The clusters have been created by weddings, religious activities and other functions held in respective areas violating health protocols

Ban liquor quarter bottles permanently-NATA urges

Claims growing public opinion points out major health and environmental issues

Prez amends Institutional, Legal Framework of several Ministries

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has amended the Institutional and Legal Framework of the “Presidential Secretariat – National Priority Programme” and several Ministries including the Finance Ministry with effect from Wednesday (17).

Informal parking prohibited along A9 Road: SDIG

A special notice was issued on informal parking during the day and night on both sides of the A9 main road in the Northern Prov

Causing damage to Buddha statues in Mawanella 14 Suspects further remanded

The Terrorist Investigation Division produced another two suspects who had been in custody in connection with the incident

Increase in passenger operations at BIA: Tourism Ministry

Prior to the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, the annual passenger traffic was over 10 million

Ill Poya religious observances in Devram Wehera Temple

Religious observances were conducted in Devram Wehera temple in Pannipitiya’ yesterday in view of the Ill Poya which also marked the end of the “Vas” period. Observances were held with the participation of less crowd because of the pandemic situation prevailing in the country. Pic Nisal Baduge

Tense situation at Panamure Police station after man dies inside cell

A tense situation prevailed after a group of residents surrounded the Panamure police station yesterday following the death of a

Man who gave false information about bomb attack on SJB rally remanded

The suspect has given a note on a piece of paper to the Cinnamon Garden Police mentioning a bomb attack on the SJB protest campaign on November 16

Unveiling of Sandahiruseya Cheithiya in Anuradhapura today

The Cheithiya was built in honour of about 29,000 Ranaviru personnel who laid down their lives and about 37,000 others who were disabled during the North - East war

Russia to assist in generating low-cost electricity using nuclear power

Sri Lanka should look into the possibility of adapting other low cost power generation methods in addition to renewable methods The Ministry is moving towards the goals set by the President to increase the contribution of renewable energy to the national grid by 70 per cent by the year 2030

Tense situation at Panamure Police station after man dies inside cell

A tense situation prevailed after a group of residents surrounded the Panamure Police Station yesterday following the death of a man

SJB legislators stage protest inside Parliament

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) legislators staged a protest inside Parliament holding placards and shouting slogans allegin

‘Padma Shri’ award conferred to Deshabandu Dr.Vajira Chitrasena

The High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay yesterday delivered to Dr. Vajira Chitrasena the ‘Padma Shri’, Award conferred upon her by the President of India for the year 2020. It was handed over in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious & Cultural Affairs, Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees.

Organic farming not introduced overnight; it was tested from 2019: Shasheendra

Refuting claims that chemical fertiliser was banned overnight, State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa said yesterday organ

Govt. should have made use of diplomatic relationships to resolve fuel crisis

Sri Lanka should make use of its diplomatic ties to get its international debts rescheduled The refinery has never been shut down during any crisis in the past

Dolphin watching season begins in Kalpitiya sea

The Dolphin watching season in the seas off Kalpitiya which is a main tourist attraction in the area has begun. Tour guides and boatmen providing facilities to watch Dolphins were jubilant over the sight of Dolphins in shoals in the sea off Kalpitiya shor

‘Help Maldives, Sri Lanka in its economic recovery’ Maldives Pres tells international community

The Maldives economy which was heavily dependent on its tourism industry, is on its way to recovery after being hit by the virus, and had managed to bounce back to around 70 percent of what it used to be before the pandemic The Maldives will continue to engage meaningfully with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s administration to strengthen its bilateral relations and enhance bilateral cooperation on security issues

Steps underway to avert rise in COVID cases due to protest in Colombo: Health Ministry

All necessary steps are being taken to prevent a possible surge in COVID cases which could be experienced consequent to th

Get ready to form a new government: Sajith

We are ready to build up the nation, to resolve the issues faced by the people. We have come here by defeating all tactics of the government to stop our efforts to take to the streets. This mass rally is held to wipe off people’s sorrow

Panacea for economic crisis Grow “Ganja” to earn foreign exchange: Diana proposes to Govt.

Tea could no longer be cultivated as a commercial cultivation as other countries such as China and Kenya had started to cultivate tea and taken up most of the market share

Booster dose for 60+ from today : Channa Jayasumana

The programme will commence in the Western Province, Southern Province, Ampara and Anuradhapura Districts from today onwards

Police arrest man who handed note mentioning bomb attack in SJB rally

Probe find suspect is mentally disordered

Govt. should revert to fuel price formula: Justice Minister

It is better to adopt a system which allows the fuel prices to vary in line with the fuel price fluctuations in the World Market

Etiquettes in delivering death sentence ignored by Tangalle High Court Judge

Tangalle presiding High Court Judge R. A. S. Sapuvida delivering the death sentence on an accused in a murder held in open court that he would not adhere to the conventional etiquettes of switching off the f

Ranil pessimistic on country’s economic recovery

Sri Lanka’s economy is dependant largely on imports, whether we like it or not

SC Judges decline to hear FR petitions filed over Easter Sunday attacks

Justice Priyantha Jayawardena and Justice Gamini Amarasekara declined to hear the petitions citing personal reasons

Preventing people from entering Colombo City Police was only checking buses to ensure health guidelines: Sarath Weerasekera

Police was only helping the health authorities to maintain the guidelines issued in order to prevent the further spread of COVID- 19 pandemic by erecting barriers and checking buses which approached