Lankan in UK blackmails woman from Colombo

The woman had maintained a relationship online with the UK based Sri Lankan man

Authorities concerned over reluctance of some to receive COVID jab

The health authorities have been highly concerned with the fact that a proportion of people have ignored getting the COVID-19

‘‘Action can be taken against state ministers who went to Japan Olympics”

MPs are expected to inform Parliament if they receive benefits from anyone There are MPs who are ready to auction their Parliamentary posts

Disclosing personal information of child abuse victims NCPA has failed to prosecute anyone for 26 years

For 26 years since the Penal Code (Amendment) Act (No. 22 of 1995), the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has not prosecuted any individual for disclosing personal information of child abuse victims, a higher official attached to the

SL has enough Oxygen stocks - Health Min.

Despite the dependency on oxygen by COVID-19 patients increasing, there is no shortage of Oxygen required to provide tr

Man posed as State Minister’s Secy. arrested for defrauding Rs.12Mn

A 28-year-old person, who had impersonated a Coordinating Secretary to State Minister Dilum Amunugama was arrested by t

Enjoining Order against Santhush Weeraman further extended

The Colombo Commercial High Court yesterday further extended its enjoining order issued against four defendants including popular music artist Santhush Weeraman and Saregama Music (Pvt) Limited for allegedly violating the copyrights of the song ‘Me Bajar Ekata Malli’ owned by renowned award-winning musician, composer and singer Dr. Rohana Weerasinghe.

Three-member panel to conduct 2nd postmortem; body to be exhumed tomorrow

A three-member panel has been appointed to conduct the second postmortem of the death of a 16 year old girl who was a domestic servant at former minister Rishad Bathiudeen’s residence, Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.

World’s largest star sapphire cluster will be sold at gem auction in China

The world’s largest star sapphire cluster which was found in a backyard in Pelmadulla is expected to be sold at a gem auction in Chin

Australians to give evidence in Gammanpila’s case

Colombo High Court summoned three Australians to appear before the Colombo High Court on September 30 to give evidence in the case against MP Udaya Gammanpila over an alleged charge of defrauding Australian businessman Brian Shaddick.

SL foreign reserves decline to $3 billion from $ 4 billion: Ruwan

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves have declined to $3 billion from $ 4 billion with the recent settling of a loan installment of $ one billion, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Controversy over the proposed project of security stickers on all liquor bottles Fin. Min. to decide to go ahead or not – Excise Dept.

The Minister is likely to appoint a committee to look further into the matter before arriving at any decision

Shut down ICU at KDU Hospital: GNOA

The Government Nursing Officers’ Association (GNOA) yesterday called on the authorities to shut down the Intensive Ca

SLFP no decision to go solo at future elections: MS

Former President and SLFP leader Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said the party had not taken a decision to go solo at the

“Serendipity Sapphire” weighing 510kg unearthed in Pelmadulla

The light blue mixed rock was found in a licensed private mine in the Pelmadulla area about eight months ago

Delta variant more transmissible but not more fatal than others- WHO expert

Increased risk of hospitalisation but not severity

SL worker dies in industrial accident in Korea

After working 18 consecutive hours

CA further extends its order to prevent removing Wele Suda from Boossa prison

The Court of Appeal yesterday further extended its order preventing the prison authorities from removing convicted prisoner Gampala Widanage Samantha Kumara alias Wele Suda from Boossa Prison premises.

CMC staff demanding money for Covishield vaccines Opposition CMC Councillors demand action

The Opposition members of the council today called for the expediting of the audit inquiry

State Ministers visiting Japan Olympics to be probed: Keheliya

Cabinet spokesman, Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella yesterday said that a probe will be initiated on the alleged visit to Japan by State Ministers Thenuka Widanagamage, D.V.Chanaka and Roshan Ranasinghe, to witness the Olympic game

Antibodies from Sinovac’s COVID-19 shot fade after about 6 months, booster helps

Chinese researchers reported the findings from a study of blood samples from healthy adults

SD petitions against Finance Bill re-fixed for today

Ten petitions have been filed so far against the Finance Bill

Teachers do have issues-Dr. Ramesh Pathirana admits

There are many salary grievances and issues pertaining to promotions among government teachers and principals, Co- Cabinet S

Over 400,000 people vaccinated in a single day

At present, the number of people who have received the first dose of vaccine in Sri Lanka stands at 7,839,638 while 1,882,693 people have received both the doses

Nurses to stage one-hour protest outside 100 main Hospitals today

While claiming that the authorities have failed to resolve their issues, National Trade Union Front Leader Saman Rathnapriya yest

Fifth anniversary of ‘1990 Suwa Seriya’ Ambulance Service Dr. Harsha de Silva calls to develop infrastructure

The infrastructure needs to be further developed to enhance the ‘1990 Suwa Seriya’ service rendered to the country by this service in future, Colombo District MP- Dr. Harsha de Silva emphasized Dr. Harsha de

SJB member groups stage protest

Several member groups attached to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway St

600,000 half vaccinated people in WP now vulnerable to Delta variant

Those who are waiting for second shot are now vulnerable to delta variant as the efficacy of the first shot had rapidly declined

Stalin files petition seeking an order limiting number of students in Grade 1 classroom to 35

Lanka Guru Sangamaya General Secretary Joseph Stalin yesterday filed a writ petition in Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the Education Minister to make regulations pertaining admissions to government schools, limiting the number of students in a grade 1 classroom to 35.

Delta variant cases could be seen in every part of SL: Ministry

Delta is becoming the most dominant variant in the world