Two traders arrested while protesting against opening of liquor shops granted bail

They had engaged in a peaceful protest, adhering to the Health Guidelines

Jayantha Ketagoda to be sworn in today

MP Mahinda Samarasinghe as SL envoy to the USA

UN Secretary General assures full support to Sri Lanka

President Rajapaksa briefs on the challenges faced due to the pandemic

Prices of essential items under review

Govt. has introduced a maximum price of Rs.98 per kg of rice

Police recover bodies of two missing men

They had gone for a bath in a lake

15-year-old schoolboy succumbs in shooting incident

Receives gunshot injuries during brawl

Govt. issues deadline for unvaccinated people to get jabbed

Vast number of people above 30 have received their doses

SLFP does not condone continuation of Emergency Regulations: Dayasiri

Efforts to contain pandemic under emergency have shown positive results

Buddhist devotees pay homage at Kelaniya Temple

The Buddhist devotees pay homage on Binara Full Moon Poya day at the Kelaniya Temple in Kelaniya on September 20, 2021. The establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sasanaya (Bhikkhuni Sangha) or Order of the Female Buddhist Monastic took pla

Police drag members of the Self Employees Association who protested in Pettah.

Police drag members of the Self Employees Association who protested in Pettah. At least two protesters were arrested by the police for purportedly breaking quarantine laws.

Only three prisons equipped with CCTV cameras; Welikada and A’Pura prisons not among them

Concerns raised after incidents involving Lohan Ratwatte

Marked decline in COVID cases and hospitalisations: Health officials

The recent travel restrictions, and preventive measures had contributed to the drop

Deceived 20-30 age group prefer ‘super vaccine’

50% of the population in the country had received both doses of COVID vaccines

Health Ministry did not give consent to reopen liquor shops: Deputy DG

Where the country is under lockdown and other business outlets remain closed, the decision to reopen liquor shops can’t be condoned

Sri Lanka reaffirms active commitment to dialogue and engagement with the Commonwealth

Prof. Peiris referred to the ad-hoc mechanism that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is trying to establish and stated that it is not acceptable to Sri Lanka and not in line with the spirit and letters of the UN Charter

Dollar shortage still affects importing gas, essentials

CB Governor says problem will be over by Oct 1

WHO hails Sri Lanka surpassing vaccination targets

Likely to surpass target of vaccinating 60% population by end December

Navy seize heroin worth over Rs. 7Bn within a month

The Navy intercepted a foreign vessel with over 170kg and 866g of heroin worth more than Rs. 1575 million in international waters south of Sri Lanka recently with 09 foreign nationals aboard

Fears remain oil still inside X-Press Pearl 

Thin sheen of oil slick still visible

Re-opening liquor shops: Medical professionals raise red flag

Several medical professional bodies have raised concerns opposing the decision to re-open liquor shops claiming that with this decision, COVID-19 norms are going for a toss. No sooner the government announced that the countrywide liquor shops a

Fishermen from Galle clash out at sea

The Injured had been brought ashore by the Navy and admitted in the Karapitiya Hospital

Dengue threat amidst COVID in Weligama

Eight patients have been identified so far and they are residents of the Aluthweediya, Kohunugamuwa area in Weligama

Police grant bail for Hambantota Mayor over assault in Bambalapitiya

He had stormed into a property at Kothalawala avenue in Bambalapitiya and had verbally abused and assaulted two security officers

Embassy of Japan holds webinar to commemorate San Fransciso Summit and JR

President J.R. Jayewardene, the then Finance Minister representing the Government of Ceylon, made an eloquent speech at the San Francisco Peace Conference, quoting from the Dhammapada; “Hatred ceases not by hatred, but by love”

Govt. to import rice if farmers don’t sell their produce: Minister

Farmers agitated over increase of guaranteed price for paddy

Military held lands in north NGO collective against Govt. seeking information from people

Twenty NGOs in the northern regional network and 42 individuals have signed the letter

Parliamentary sessions to go normal in October

House will meet on September 21 and 22

Teachers can complain if threatened for conducting online classes: Police

Teachers who conduct online classes for students can lodge a complaint directly with the CID if any party or individual threatens them n

False alarm over attack at airports; Defence Sec. urges public not to panic

Security beefed up at Bandaranaike and Mattala Airports

Forged Antigen certificate racket busted

Racketeer had forged the signature of CMOH