Adults, women at excess risk of COVID re-infection, says latest research

Studies point to a 1% risk for reinfection after an episode of COVID-19

Anuradhapura Prison drama by Lohan Ratwatte SC orders to ensure safety of intimidated prisoners

The petitioners alleged the State Minister began to abuse them in Sinhala language saying that the President had given him all the powers in relation to the PTA Prisoners

COVID vaccines for Uni. students at campuses: UGC Chairman

The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said anti-COVID-19 vaccination will be given to university

Appoint select committee to probe Pandora papers: Sajith

India and Pakistan had already announced that investigations will be carried out

Bandula accepts garlic scam in Lanka Sathosa

This is not the first time such a scam had taken place in the Lanka Sathosa

Situation on Trinco Oil Tanks to be resolved to benefit both countries: Prez to Indian Foreign Secy

Subject Minister entrusted with task of resolving the issue

President tells EU delegation Sri Lanka will resolve issues through democratic system

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that as the oldest democratic country in the region, which has never been under a dictatorship or an authoritarian regime in any period of its history, Sri Lanka will provide solutions for issues through a democratic system.

No direct links between reopening of schools & vaccinating children: Dr Hemantha

Factors to be taken into account when reopening schools such as the number of daily COVID infections in the country and infrastructure facilities at schools

Pandora Papers GOVT SILENT BUT PM AND SENIOR MEMBERS TO DISCUSS THIS WEEK

The Rajapaksa family was unaware of these allegations as these claims go back to the early 1990s

Nirupama’s wealth may be wealth of those in power: Anura

The deed of the controversial house and property at Malwana, which is said to be owned by Basil Rajapaksa, was under Nadesan’s name

Indian Foreign Secretary advocates ferry service between India, SL

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla mentioned yesterday the need for the two countries to work on connec

Man arrested for breaking into ATMs and stealing Rs.7.9 Mn

Police arrested a suspect for breaking into two ATM dispensers and stealing over Rs.7.6 million in cash, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Corruption case against Rajitha Senaratne fixed for November 10

A corruption case filed against former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others in connection with a corruption case

MP Premalal Jayasekera’s appeal to be heard from November 25

The appeal petitions filed by Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekera and two others challenging Ratnapura

Health Minister in a row with NMRA board over CEO post

A disagreement between Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the board of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NM

Ranil requests Speaker to intervene regarding Bathiudeen

He is being held for trying to get involved in a court case of which he was not a party to

Bodies of young couple found hanging at house in Mirigama

Deceased have been identified as aged 23 and 26

Easter Sunday terrorist attacks Govt, AG’s Dept. will do justice to families of victims: State Minister

Says we will fight for it in Parliament

Energy Minister denies meeting Indian Foreign Secretary over Trinco Oil Tank Farm

Says all 100 tanks had already been handed over to India in 2003

Yohani to be honoured with state award

PM as the subject Minister has already given instructions in this regard

72nd Anniversary of the Army held in Kataragama

A religious programme to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Sri Lanka army was held in Kataragama with the disting

Don’t expect fair play on garlic scam unless Sathosa Chairman, Minister and top management removed; Former CAA Ex. Dir

Former Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Executive Director Thushan Gunawardena says that he will not expect fair play during the ongoing garlic scam investigation unless Lanka Sathosa Chairman, its top management along with the subject Minister and his officials are removed from their positions.

Easter Sunday bomb attack accused charged on 23,270 counts

Twenty-five suspects, accused of the terrorist attacks on three churches and three hotels in April on Easter Sunday were charged before the Special Trial -at- Bar yesterday. Twenty-four accused who were brought before the Special Trial-at-bar

Accused of the Easter Sunday carnage brought under prison escort

The accused who are being charged for Easter Sunday carnage in April 2019 are being escorted to the Colombo Special Trial -a

A record surgery on kidney stones sans full anaesthesia at Kalutara Teaching Hospital

For the first time in Sri Lanka, the stone that occupied the entire kidney of a patient was removed in a surgery called ‘Mini PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)’ performed with the use of a 140W high-power laser technology by a team of medical

New study reveals nine core long-COVID symptoms

Signs and symptoms continue or develop after acute COVID-19, which includes both ongoing symptomatic COVID-19 (from 4 to 12 weeks) and post-COVID-19 syndrome (12 weeks)

CID quizzes Model over phone call with journo

She had been summoned by the CID to be questioned on her connection with Keerthi Ratnayake, a journalist who is currently in custody

Cabinet nod for milk powder price hike

People have to wait in queues to purchase a packet of milk powder

Gas monopoly terminated

The importation of gas, storage and distribution will be handled by the new company, a subsidiary of CEYPETCO

Pandora Papers hits the high ranks as Nirupama Rajapaksa documented in it

It has stirred up the high ranks within the government and political circles in SL