No one should employ minors as domestic servants: Ruwan

Action should be taken against those who employ minors

SL envoy–designate to India proposes electrical grid connectivity between two countries

Sri Lankan High Commissioner-designate to India Milinda Moragoda, in his blueprint for fostering bilateral ties with India, has proposed electrical grid connectivity between the two countries, highlighting that it would be mutually beneficial. In his 27-page

COVID-19 Vaccination: First dose recipients cross ten million mark

Second dose of Sinopharm jab to be given after three weeks

New jabs paused until second dose of AstraZeneca, Sinopharm completed: CMC

Second doses of Sinopharm and AstraZeneca administered at Sugathadasa outdoor stadium, P. D. Sirisena grounds and BMICH

Next batch of AstraZeneca donated by Japan will arrive next Saturday: PMD

Japanese PM decided to provide 1.456Mn doses as per President’s personal request

Timely settlement of loans a boost for confidence in Sri Lankan economy: Lanza

Says Prez taking steps to move country’s economic development process forward

Defence Secretary praises China for help during trying times

A grand reception was held in Colombo by the Sri Lanka National University of Defence Alumni Association (NDUAASL) to celebrate its first anniversary and the 94th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Around 30 representatives of the Alumni Association attended the reception, with Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne as the Chief Guest.

Around 200 Post COVID-19 symptoms: WHO expert

It is a condition where people have symptoms after recovery from COVID-19 Treatment is multidisciplinary

Sri Lanka seeks greater market access for agricultural products to China

Like China, Sri Lanka has the goal of eliminating poverty. Expanding access to the lucrative Chinese Market for Sri Lanka agricultural products would be a critical step to realise this goal

Ranil files writ petition against PCoI recommendations

Says no proper rules of natural justice have been followed during the inquiry

Qatar sets rules for arrivals from six Asian countries including SL

Passengers will be allowed to leave if the PCR testing is negative

Copies of birth, death and marriage certificates issued online

Certificates can be applied using mobile phones and computers, and payments by Visa and MasterCard

WHO Head praises Sri Lanka on successful vaccination drive

Prez thanks WHO chief in a Twitter message

COVID-19: Two doses key to protect from Delta: Expert

People asked not to get confused with AstraZeneca and COVISHIELD as both are of the same brand

Sajith to sue UDA over alleged attempt to transfer people from Mattala Uda Gammana

Villagers informed Mr.Premadasa that UDA officials had informed them that the 25 acre provided to build houses for the homeless in Mattala was under the Department of Forest Reserves and construction of houses cannot be allowed

Stories on gem clusters fabricated to divert people’s attention

​Story on the discovery of a cluster of precious gems appears to be a fabricated story with the aim of diverting people’s attention from burning issues in the nation, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene alleged yesterday. The “Dh

SL notes warnings that the worst COVID-19 outbreak is ahead

​The health authorities have taken note of warnings by world-renowned Sri Lankan born virologist of Hong Kong Uni

Jabs for 18-30-year-olds

The government is considering vaccinating 18-30-year-olds as the next stage in the vaccination programme. Media Minister and Cabinet co-spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella told Daily Mirror that while the ongoing vaccina

COVID-19 cases are rising globally including in SL: WHO

Says almost 4 million cases globally reported last week -Cautioned that this was driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant

Foreign intel operating in Sri Lanka?

Minister Keheliya says SL is not the only country where intelligence officers of foreign countries are believed to be operating

Law in the making to regulate oil exploration for first time

It will provide for the establishment of a Policy Advisory Committee The bill will set up the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka

Another ex-domestic aide at MP Bathiudeen’s house claims she suffered sexual harassment

Investigations disclosed that three of the eleven women who had served as domestic workers at MP Rishad Bathiudeen’

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Exorcist arrested for molesting two women during ritual

The suspect has informed all males should leave the house for him to perform a special ritual leaving only the women

SLFP discusses its grievances only with President and PM: Tisara Gunasinghe

The SLFP discusses its grievances only with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as the SLFP extended its support to the two leaders at the elections, SLFP youth league member and Habaradu

Failure to report to work without acceptable excuse would be a ground to vacate service- SC

An employee who fails to report to work without an acceptable excuse for a reasonable period of time would necessarily

Seven year old child washed away by a wave

Her body was recovered by the police life guards a little while later

Johnston calls on Opposition to support government

Chief Government Whip Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday called on opposition parties to put aside their differences, ideologies and party politics to extend support the government to make the national vaccination drive a success. Spe

Child pornography Man from Kandy uploaded nearly 100 porn videos, pictures to cyberspace

More than 17,000 video clips and photographs uploaded

Drug ring operated from UAE Man nabbed with Rs. 450Mn worth heroin

Interpol assistance will be sought to take action against the main drug smuggler