We will mobilise people from every nook and corner to launch street battles - Sajith

Whilst stating that people of Sri Lanka need a stimulus package to overcome the difficulties they are currently facing, the Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said he will engage in street battles to get it for the people if the governm

Govt. mulls vaccinating children below 18

Vaccines like Sinovac and Pfizer are given to school children in some countries and discussions are being held at present in this regard

Recent discussion with lawyers regarding top TV station It was held entirely according to the law - Minister Keheliya Rambukwella

We did not discuss this with the underworld but with lawyers who are conversant with the problem

Japan to Provide 1.45 million doses AstraZeneca vaccines to Sri Lanka

Decision taken in response to a request by Govt, and as part of Japan’s commitment to equitable access to vaccines

Travellers reluctant to get Sinopharm jab

Some countries do not recognise Chinese vaccine

Kerawalapitiya plant Anura calls on Govt. to withdraw moves to sell to American Company

Says threat to national security and national economy

10,000 MT of urea brought to the country despite ban: JVP

He asked if the Government had allowed the Companies partial to the Government to import chemical fertiliser despite the ban

PHIs not informed to send those engaged in protests for quarantine - PHI’s Union

In the wake of a couple of incidents where those who were engaged in recent protests were directed for quarantine, following orders given by the Director-General of Health Services to ban all public gatherings and protests, the Public Health In

Seven police divisions probe sexual abuse on teenage girl

She was also molested by her father in 2018

X-Press Feeders pays Sri Lanka US$3.6 million

Says discussions are ongoing on payment of further claims

Protestors released on bail by Court, sent to quarantine by Police Quarantine recommended by PHIs - Dr. Ramesh Pathirana

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella justified the police action saying the protesters had other options to protest without taking students to ransom

Inter-provincial trains to operate from today: SLSMU

The SLSMU said that all commuters should adhere to health guidelines while maintaining social distances

Easter Sunday Attacks Cardinal, Bishops and priests warn they would agitate if request is not met

They have requested for a credible answer from the President to the questions raised by the church

Duminda Silva meets PM

Former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva who was released from jail recently on a Presidential Pardon met Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday. In pics post

watch out for children being deprived of social links due to online activities: Community Physician

Children and even adults spend a majority of their time online using mobile phones and other devices

Sri Lanka to study RAT’s as PCR’s come at a price

WHO grants SL 200,000 RAT’s and US.$200,000 for research

Online portal for residents in WP to make appointments for COVID vaccines

The Health Ministry has introduced an online service for residents in the Western Province to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online. Accordingly, people in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts can make prior appointments to get their Covid vaccine through https://vaccine.covid19.gov.lk.

Spouse of Duminda Nagamuwa files Habeas Corpus petition

Duminda Nagamuwa and seven others were arrested by the police on 7th of July when they staged a peaceful protest at the State Engineering Corporation

Petition against construction of reservoirs, roads in Sinharaja forest CoA to hear on September 14

The Court of Appeal yesterday (12) fixed for September 14 to hear the writ petition filed seeking an interim order to suspend any intended construction of reservoirs and roads and clearing of the state forest lands in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve.

UNP seniors urge Ranil ‘Do not support no confidence motion against Gammanpila’

It could be done so if it was a no confidence motion brought against the entire government

AG informs Supreme Court No arrangements regarding SOFA since 2019

Four Fundamental Rights petitions were filed against MCC, Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and, Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA)

2,360kg dried turmeric seized at Vankalai beach

SLNS Pussadewa in North Central Naval Command recovered the consignment

Chilaw UC Mayor arrested

The suspects were the sons of former UNP MP for the Puttalam District -Shantha Abeysekara

Alleged illegal constructions and filling within Muthurajawela Sanctuary Writ petition filed fixed for support

The Court of Appeal made this order pursuant to a writ petition filed by Centre for Environmental Justice

Navy arrests 3 suspects with Rs. 103 mn worth Kerala cannabis

The smugglers might have retrieved the stock of Kerala cannabis to the dinghy at the International Maritime Boundary Line to smuggle them into the island

300% increase in cybersex crimes against women, children:Women’s rights activists

School children have become vulnerable to sexual harassment with the advent of online classes

Economists portray gloomy picture of SL economy at UNP webinar

Sri Lanka is suffering today because of the decisions made by the political leadership and because of their interference in running the economy

Digital vaccination card available within few days: Health Ministry

Those migrating to countries for study purposes or some other purpose will be able to obtain the digital vaccination card online

Photographing lady Doctor while Undressing Voyeuristic Doctor of National Hospital remanded

A complaint was made by the lady Doctor to the Ragama Hospital

Fuel price hike, a collective decision confirmed by Prez: Energy Minister

There is no need to inquire about it from the others in the government