Destitute people get 1st dose of Covid vaccine

Beggars who live in the Colombo area are seen getting their first dose of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Colombo

Sri Lanka receives US $ 780 million in SDR from IMF

The IMF allocated SDRs of US $ 650 million to the member states in proportion to the share of each of them

Minister wants politicians, people to emulate “Nedungamuwe Raja”

Without collective and self- motivated discipline and determination among all Sri Lankans, the fight against the deadly pandemic would be a difficult task

Questionable Last Will of late Miss Ceylon Magisterial inquiry fixed for Sept. 7

Jennifer Ingleton was crowned Miss Ceylon in 1962 and passed away on 17th July 2020 after an illness at her residence in Cotta Terrace, Borella

Travel restrictions should be further tightened to control virus: GMOA

The technical committee of the Health Ministry should decide how it should be imposed

COVID claims life of 12-year old school girl

She was a Grade 7 student of the school and was admitted to the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital a few days ago

No discussion in Govt. to impose pay cut on private, public sector employees

I say this with responsibility. The government has no intention whatsoever to impose any pay cut on private and public sector workers

Suspect dies while being taken to police station due to COVID-19

Police arrested the suspect on Sunday during a raid at Yatadola in Mathugama for possession of illicit liquor

Constituent parties calling to impose lock-down No embarrassment to President, Government: Dullas

When the Cabinet decided to go for a lock-down, the three ministers left the Cabinet meeting on Monday night much earlier

SL requests for long term credit to buy fuel

Energy Minister said he met Mr.Alanofy on Monday and discussed the matter as a solution to the present foreign exchange crisis

4,355 fresh COVID-19 cases detected yesterday

A total of 4,355 more COVID-19 patients had been detected yesterday increasing the total cases reported in Sri Lanka to 394,355, the Government Information Department said.

Alpha variant moving out of SL as Delta becomes dominant

Unofficial figures show nearly 6000 daily infections

Do not grant Covid relief to those who can afford to buy liquor: Senthil Thondaman

Says wine stores should register NIC numbers of all who make purchases

20,000-25,000 Covid tests conducted daily

We can identify people carrying high viral loads through antigen tests

Lankan housemaid in UAE wins Dh1 Mn compensation in car accident case

Accident occurred on May 24 last year at a zebra-crossing

The President should learn a lesson from the song ‘ Menike mage sithe’ : Padukka

The President too can claim credit if he combats the COVID pandemic by following the advice of other political parties and religious leaders

Rishad made fifth suspect over death of girl at his house

Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen has been named as the fifth suspect before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court over the death of 16-year-old domestic aide at his residence. Bathiudeen is currently held in remand custody in connection with

UNP decries Govt’s perceived recognition of Taliban

UNP questioned why the Sri Lankan Government sought to immediately recognise this group

Dubai extends expiry dates of residence visas for stranded SL expats

The General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA), Dubai, has extended the expiry date of residence visas for nationals of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Uganda who are stranded abroad. The visas have been extended till November 10, 2021, the authority said.

Will fulfil national responsibilities and duties despite challenges, Prez

Rituals and offerings conducted on behalf of and devoted to the Sacred Tooth Relic has been the foremost duty of the Rulers

SL seeks assistance from Pakistan to evacuate Lankans in Afghanistan

High Commissioner Khattak responded by assuring that the fullest support would be extended by his government

Sri Lanka briefs EU envoy about steps underway related to GSP +

Sri Lanka’s regular engagement within the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission framework, as well as constructive cooperation existing under the EU GSP Plus monitoring process, including action underway by the Government on issues of relevance, were also discussed

Govt. should take measures to protect Lankans in Afghanistan: SJB

Specific attention must be paid to the rights of women and children

Colombo during curfew hours

The streets of Pettah are deserted due to the curfew imposed by the government. Only wholesale trade takes place.

Special Pooja at Attanagalle Rajamaha Vihare

Chief Incumbent of historic Attanagalle Rajamaha Vihare Ven. Pannila Sri Ananda Thera took the lead in the conduct of a special Pooja in recognition of service rendered by the religious leaders across the spectrum in the area. It included the chief incumbents of the temples in Sasanaraksha Balamandalas of Attanagalle- East and West. Besides, there were Catholic priests in charge of churches in the area and Muslim Moulavis. It was a concept a

INS Shakthi arrives in Colombo with 100 tons of Oxygen

Supporting Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19, Indian Naval Ship Shakti arrived in Colombo on 22 August 2021 with 100 tons (5 containers) of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) from Visakhapatnam. Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and Commander of Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne felicitated the Commanding Officer of INS Shakti yesterday

Cabinet Ministers donate August salary to COVID-19 fund

The Cabinet Ministers decided to forgo their August salary to be donated to COVID-19 fund. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa

Rishad allegedly threatens doctor at prison: Police, Prisons launch probe

The Prisons Department has also initiated an investigation into the alleged death threats made by MP Rishad Bathiudeen at a prison do

‘Nedungamuwe Raja’ inaugurates final Randoli Esala Perahera

Veteran tusker ‘Nedungamuwe Raja’ inaugurated the final Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Festival at the auspicious time of

Proper lockdown where advice of health experts are followed is the need of the hour : Ruwan

The President’s request for the people to be prepared for sacrifices simply means that prices of essential goods and services will be increased while salaries of public servants will be slashed