Judges get new circular to expedite child abuse trials in HC

A special circular has been issued by the Judicial Service Commission to all the High Court Judges to streamline and expedite ch

UNP urges Govt. to postpone vote on KDU Bill

Some provisions in this bill are contrary to academic freedom

Gama Samaga Pilisandara Meemure, traditional village, to get facelift

1990 ambulance service provided for the people of the area

Man dies while being treated at spa in Thalawathugoda

Deceased was a resident of Homagama

Catholic Bishops Conference calls on teachers to resume classes

The Catholic Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka has requested the teachers who are keeping away from online classes to consid

Public service to resume normalcy from Monday

Secretary to the President Dr. P. B. Jayasundara instructed the Public Administration Ministry to take steps for the resumption of normal duties at the government institutions from August 2 onwards, by doing away with special work arrangements made in view of the pandemic, a statement said.

U.S. Ambassador outlines barriers for investment in Sri Lanka

Ad hoc tax application, lengthy approval processes are among them

SL seeks Cuban support for Spanish language training

Discusses wide range of bilateral matters

Exorcist remanded for sexual abuse

An exorcist suspected of sexually abusing a 16-year-old schoolgirl was remanded yesterday by Galle Additional Magistrat

WHO congratulates SL on vaccination of 500,000 on a single day

Plans to vaccinate over 60 per cent population by Sept.

SLFP will not quit from Govt.: Maithripala Sirisena

Steps taken to reorganise the party

authorities can manage with present COVID-19 numbers

But further escalation should be prevented

Health worker assisting in vaccination drive

A health worker engaged in mobile vaccination drive, administers jab to a resident at Bloemendhal, Colombo yesterday July 30 2021.

Kelaniya Uni. students take to streets

Members of the Kelaniya University Students’ Union yesterday protested in front of the university’s administration office demanding

Over 17,000 child pornography clips uploaded to cyberspace from SL within 40 days

A special unit was established at the Police Women’s and Children’s Bureau in Colombo last month

Family seeks justice against brutality at padukka police

Police Media Unit says false information appears to have been spread with regards to this incident but investigations are underway

US, Britain stress importance of safe and effective vaccines to battle Covid-19 pandemic

over 152 million vaccines have already been shipped to 137 participants, including nearly two million doses to Sri Lanka

Police clarifies ‘POLISH, RABUKKANA’ posts on social media Says the Jeep does not belong to the Police

Police today clarified about images being widely circulated on social media claiming that a Jeep issued to the Sri Lanka Police was running on the road displaying the words ‘POLISH, RABUKKANA’ painted on one of the doors of the vehic

Govt. concerned about increase in Covid mortality

Most of those who died of Covid-19 were people who had not been vaccinated or those who were yet to receive their second dose

I may even cross over to another party if I feel it is necessary

I have crossed over to different political parties but I have not changed my policies

Wimal under home-quarantine after several security officers contract COVID-19

Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been placed under home quarantine after several police officers working in his security details were identified as Covid 19 infected.

us Envoy keen on conclusion of New Fortress energy deal in SL

U.S. Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz, who commented on the proposed investment by the U.S. based New Fortress Energy (Ne

No decision to purchase Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine: Weeratunge

Sinovac vaccines manufactured in Sri Lanka would be for export

Surge in COVID-19 cases observed once again

The COVID-19 cases which remained at a moderate level in the recent past have started to slightly soar again bringing the

CAASL approves airlines to carry unlimited number of passengers

Stipulates mandatory vaccination

Another Ratnapura gem collector seeks China market for his precious stones

Claims he has larger cluster than the recently found one

SC concludes hearing into Finance Bill

Determination to be referred to Speaker, President

Will not prevent US companies from investing in Port City

Expresses concern about legal infrastructure

Why is govt. purchasing 13mn doses of least effective Sinovac?

Sinovac vaccine is being sold at an estimated 15 US dollars per dose which is extremely expensive for a country like Sri Lanka

AstraZeneca doses to arrive in SL on Saturday

Priority to be given to the 490,000 persons who have received AstraZeneca as their first dose