Woman’s body found in suitcase identified

The woman, a mother of two, has been missing since October 28

Increase in the tendency of Covid-19 spreading among children again: Paediatrician

Number of children who were admitted to the LRH for Covid-19 has increased when compared to last week

Some doctors appear to ignore health practices: Dr. Herath

It is indeed pathetic to note that the people including senior health officials, doctors who should set an example with COVID

Police Constable arrested along with his lover while in possession of heroin

A Police Constable of the Hungama police and his lover who were involved in making packets of heroin had been arrested by the Tangalle Division Crime Investigating Unit during a raid carried out on a lodge in the area, the police said.

Dengue on the rise; health authorities on alert to avert Dengue epidemic

22,902 cases this year, 504 of them during the first four days of this month People are urged to destroy places where water is stagnant enabling the Dengue vector to thrive

The “yugadhanawi” transaction is no investment but a deal: Patali

The proposed transaction of the “yugadhanawi” power plant is by no means an investment but a deal that is set to make Sri Lanka lose US $ 410 million, Opposition MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

Introduction of legislation to make blackmailing of women a criminal offense on the cards: Sarath

The government was in the process of introducing a piece of legislation to make it a criminal offense to blackmail women in the backdrop of the evolution of technology, Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (retired) Sarath Weerasekara said.

Major outbreaks inevitable despite massive vaccination drive: Health authorities

Emerging major clusters is inevitable irrespective of the vast vaccination drive in the country if people act in a manner conducive of spreading the disease, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath told Daily Mirror

Rajangana spill gates open due to heavy rain

Spill gates of the Rajangana reservoir and Angamuwa tank were opened yesterday to release excess water. Irrigation Engineer Lakshitha Rasika Hemal said eight spill gates in the Rajangana reservoir and two in the Angamuwa tank had been ope

(SJB) is eagerly waiting to find out what is in store in budget 2022: Eran

The Finance Minister had said there is nothing the government could give the people through this year’s budget SL foreign reserves are currently down dollars two billion and are only sufficient to meet import expenditure for a month

Lack of International Maritime Boundary Line root cause of fisheries dispute: Ramesh

SJB challenges gazette that allows UDA to acquire Muthurajawela marshy lands

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardana and a fisherman in Negombo today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the gazette notification issued allowing the Urban Development Authority to acquire the Muthurajawela marshy lands.

Hindus observe Deepavali

Picture shows religious observances are being held at Kotahena Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Temple on account of the Deepavali festival yesterday. The poojas were held maintaining strict health guidelines with only a handful of people atte

Sri Lanka seeks enhanced economic ties with India

Several issues pertaining to bilateral economic cooperation were discussed

Dejected Justice Minister to meet President?

Concerns on Task Force to be discussed

Those who misuse public funds will be born as a demon in next birth: EP governor

Contractors who carry out construction work without proper standards should be removed immediately

Diana Gamage goes to Supreme Court

Gamage stated that the party decision to expel her from party membership was unlawful and contrary to natural justice

One dead, four injured after jeep driven by teenager crashes in Welisara

The youth was arrested over the accident while his father was also taken into custody for allowing a minor to drive the vehicle

Explosion at hotel in Weligama injures three

The explosion had taken place inside the kitchen at the hotel

Body of a female found in a travelling bag near the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery

Investigation on to identify the female corpse

Government prepared to purchase paddy at Rs.100 per kilogram

Requests farmers to go ahead and cultivate using organic fertilizer as the government is prepared to pay compensation if their harvest is affected

Covid 19; Many clusters likely, No major spikes due to vaccinations

Referring to the current increase of cases,he said such upward and downward fluctuations could be expected

SL STRENGTHENS WAR ON DRUGS AMIDST HIGH BURGLARY RATE

Police have called for further assistance to stop the demand of drugs especially among the youngsters

President’s office says Yugadanavi project a great investment opportunity for the country

Electricity tariff may have to be increased if power generation is not cost-effective

Case against Sampayo and others fixed for day-to-day trial

The case filed against former Negombo Prison Superintendent Anuruddha Sampayo and six others has been fixed for day-to-day trial by Negombo High Court. Judge Pramila

Four more vehicles belonging to Dematagoda Ruwan and his brother seized

The duo are serving death sentences for the murder of former MP Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra

Gazette designating Central Expressway’s Meerigama-Kurunegala section issued

The stretch of road is 40.910 km long and 80-100 metres wide, situated between Meerigama (36.981km) and Kurunegala (77.891km)

Indian Air Force dispatches Nano fertilizer to Sri Lanka

Another consignment of 100 tons of liquid Nano fertilizers was brought to the country yesterday aboard two Indian Air Force carg

Parents show solidarity for teacher-principal salary anomalies

Countrywide protests have been organized by parents of schoolchildren in support of teachers and principals yesterday to

Sharp spike in COVID cases on the cards by the end of December: Health officials

Marginal increase in cases in several areas Virus cannot be controlled through safety measures alone