Primary section of all schools to re-open on Monday

The Director General of Health Services has given approval for it

US $ 3.6 billion from Oman

US $ 500 million from India to purchase fuel

Mahindananda reiterates imported potassium fertiliser not chemical

There was no difference in chemical or organic in agriculture and said what is needed is nutrients required for the plant such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium

SL booster dose rollout begins from Chinese Nationals

The vaccination drive for Chinese Nationals would continue until today (23) and whoever received their first and second dose from Port City can get the third dose

Why was the law not implemented against Indian fishermen in the past - Fisheries Minister

Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said he wondered why the law banning bottom trawling was not implemented during the time of the previous government against Indian fishermen who indulged in such unlawful practices in Sri Lankan waters.

Reopening of schools Teachers’ attendance best in north

School attendance both when it comes to children and teachers will improve within the coming weeks, Leader of the House and Minister of Educat

Easter Sunday attacks Perpetrators cannot hold on to power for long: Cardinal

It has become a curse as no one can live happily today while many are unable to even earn a living

Sri Lanka denies allegations raised over participation at Dubai EXPO

Former Govt. made 580 Million LKR commitment

First ever sextuplet birth in SL

All the six infants were born between 12.16 a.m. and 12.18 a.m. last morning

Reopened schools record low attendance

Although the Government announced that the schools with less than 200 children would be reopened from yesterday, the turnout of children to such schools was extremely low due to the strike action of the teachers and principals not reporting for duty.

CID tapped my telephone calls during 2018 /19

CID has the Israeli developed Pegasus spyware to tap WhatsApp

Dr. Prasanna Gunasena resigns as SPC Chairman?

He had resigned from the post citing health and personal reasons

Introduction of On-line Manipulation Bill soon

Preparing a Cabinet paper to this effect was reaching its final stages

LIOC raises Diesel and Petrol prices by Rs.5

The prices of Lanka Super Diesel and LP 95 remain unchanged

SJB lauds new regulations of social media

The SJB members have been victims of false publicity

16 to 17 year old students to get Pfizer from today: DGH

The Health DG said relevant directives had been given to the respective Provincial and District Directors of Health Services, regional epidemiologists and Medical Officers of Health

Supreme Court allows FR petition against Lohan Ratwatte

Orders IGP to initiate investigation under criminal law

Catholic schools’ teaching staff to commence work

Priority in the life of a teacher is the child

16% students, 26% teachers attend school on first day: Edu. Min. Sec

Attendance of teachers and students reported in schools in the Western Province was recorded at seven per cent

First batch of nano liquid nitrogen fertilizer reaches Colombo from India

The first batch of nano liquid nitrogen fertilizer reached Colombo from India yesterday. This is to be used on agricultura

HEALTH experts WARN STOP GATHERINGS AS Sri Lanka GOES ON ALERT OVER DELTA PLUS

UK, New Zealand, Israel already facing cases of Delta Plus

No one can stop children, teachers coming to school

Arrangements and relevant decisions have been taken to restart schools for about 600,000 children in the country starting today(21)

School premises are safe: PHIU

So far clusters or patients have not been reported from schools

Cuba offers help for SL to develop medicines from Murunga

Cuba was manufacturing medicinal capsules and powder from properties of Murunga trees

Youth will be called upon to take on UNP leadership: RW

Everyone including the 6.9 million people who voted for the present government is looking for an alternative today

India’s Kushinagar Airport opened by SL Buddhist delegation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday inaugurated the International Airport in Kushinagar, India and a Sri Lankan delegation, including 95 Buddhist monks landed at the newly-built airport, marking the first international flight to land there.

Administering Pfizer vaccine to students aged between 18 and 19: Project to be extended islandwide from today: Dr. Rajindrajith

Inoculation of students aged between 18 and 19 was successfully carried out in the Colombo District as a pilot project starting from October 15

Inter-provincial travel restrictions extended

More than 1,000 people who had attempted to cross the provincial borders violating travel restrictions have been turned back by the police and security forces since October 16

Wearing mask gives similar protection like vaccination

The Health authorities urge people to maintain a strict adherence to basic health practices, despite being fully vaccinated.

Two young riders defying cop’s order to stop die in crash

Two policemen had given chase after the speeding bike and had seen the duo on their motorcycle crashing against a lorry