Sri Lanka, Cuba to share each other’s experience in water supply

The knowledge and technical assistance of the Cuban Government in Water Supply was appreciated and in return the knowledge of engineers and experience gained in Sri Lanka will be available to Cuba’s State Water Supply agency

SJB to raise Ranjan Ramanayake’s imprisonment in Geneva

A number of others including convicted murderers were pardoned but Ranjan Ramanayake was denied a pardon as he was representing an opposition political party

Do they really get to celebrate today?

Poverty deprives children of their basic needs of education and playful nature. Also, it leads them to help their parents in making a livi

Editors Guild strongly denounces CID move to hound editors, journos

What right does the CID have to pursue journalists including editors who reported incidents of the country by viewing the accurate report as an offence in a civilized society?

Janaprith Fernando assumes duties as chief scout commissioner today

Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernando will assume duties as the 21st Chief Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association (SLSA) today. Janaprith, who was serving as the Deputy Chief Commissioner of SLSA has been appointed by the Chief Scout, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa succeeding the outgoing Maj. Gen. Milinda Pieiris.

New health guidelines issued to be followed from today

The set of guidelines under the first phase will be in effect from October 1 to 15 while the set of guidelines under the second phase will come into effect from October 16 to 31

Mattakkuliya Army Camp Commanding Officer arrested over alleged murder

The suspect was arrested by the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Unit after the Army handed him over to the police on Wednesday

Central Bank to make surrendering of export earnings mandatory

The Central Bank, under the instructions of newly appointed Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, will take such steps among others to replenish dwindling foreign reserves of the country

99.5 % of people above 30 years fully vaccinated : DG Health Services

We have been able to administer the single dose to 64% while 53% have been offered with both the doses

EC proposes to establish new Election Tribunal

The Chairman has also stated that a new system should be set up for the registration of political parties

Virus transmission may still exist despite lifting of curfew: SLMA

Dr. Padma Gunaratne said 20% of the population above 20 years of age were not vaccinated as well as those in the group below 20 years

Summoning Editors and Journalists for questioning Police probes unprofessional conduct of CID

The CID had recently summoned several journalists, including editors of some popular media institutions to the CID to obtain statements

2,000 children vaccinated so far at LRH: Paediatrician

Nearly 300 children were given the COVID vaccine. Only a few of them are found with minor complications

SJB MP Harin Fernando to undergo eight-hour surgery

During this short span of time, experience has taught me that not only every day is a challenge, but life itself is a challenge

Intimidating inmates at Anuradhapura Prison Eight prisoners file FR petition against Lohan Ratwatte

The petitioners are also seeking an interim order transferring them to a prison in the Northern Province

Met Department forecasts wet weather

Showers may occur in the Northern and Eastern Provinces as well during the mornings too

Parliament to hold sittings for five days next week

Leaders of political parties representing Parliament have decided to hold sittings for five days next week, Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando said yesterday. Parliament sessions will be held on October 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 next week accord

Sajith responds to views of SJB Parliamentarian

Mr. Premadasa said he expected to have a dialogue with the MPs concerned and iron out whatever differences that might exist

No moves to act against owners of unregistered properties

Mayor apologises to city dwellers for any inconvenience caused

Altair suspects foul play behind fire

Developer complains to Police

Colombo restaurants likely to request vaccine cards

Furnishing the vaccination card would give confidence to customers patronizing a restaurant

Why did Navy men come into churches and warn of an impending attack?

A probe should be carried out in this regard to find out who was behind the false warning and the reason for it. “We wonder whether it was to keep the churches closed or not”

SRI LANKA TO RE-OPEN ON TOUGH RESTRICTIONS TO AVOID ANOTHER WAVE

Interprovince ban to remain till health gives green light

Young population massively contribute to virus transmission: Epidemiology Chief

It is the social responsibility of young population from 20 to 30 to receive the COVID vaccine

UN SG documents allegations of reprisals in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka among 45 countries of concern

SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri blames Leader Sajith Party should change stance

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chaminda Wijesiri making a verbal attack on their leader Sajith Premadasa said his party will not gain anything by pointing out shortcomings of the government and trying to gain power by making use of the C

Sajith asks EU not to withdraw GSP+ for SL

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa requested the delegation from the European Commission to refrain from withdrawing the GSP + trade concession to Sri Lanka but stressed the need to prevail upon the Sri Lankan governme

Noticeable decline in infections and spread of COVID cases: Medical Expert

17 percent of the houses which registered for the home management system had around 5 to 6 patients by August 30

Defence Min. says not to panic over news on attack on churches

The news circulating on social media platforms and electronic media over a possible terror attack on Sri Lankan Churc

Selected Sinopharm recipients to get Pfizer as third dose

All those above 60 years and people aged between 30-60 with comorbidities would be given the third dose as of now