Navin to form common opposition alliance

Says such an alliance is a must to defeat the present govt

Protesters sent for quarantine not by police but on advice of PHI: Minister

The protesters, who were arrested for violating quarantine regulations, were sent for quarantine, not by the police but based on instructions of the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs), Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said yesterday.

Police should uphold the people’s rights: SJB

Responsibility of quarantining people lies with the health authorities and not the police

Rs. 420Mn from first interim claim to be given as compensation to fisherfolk in WP: Rohitha

Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena said yesterday a sum of Rs. 420 million has been allocated from the first interim claim of the X-Press Pearl container ship to be distributed among the fisherfolk who were af

X-Press Pearl disaster 176 turtles, 4 sharks and 20 dolphins killed by July 7: Minister

It was revealed in Parliament that 176 turtles, four whales and twenty Dolphins were killed by July 7 as a result of the X-Press Pearl di

New revised health guidelines to be issued, lifting some restrictions

Limited number of people allowed to attend weddings and places of worship

Recall protesters sent for quarantine: Anura tells Govt.

JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday called on the Government to recall the protesters who were arrested and f

BASIL GETS FINANCE; Mahinda SWITCHES

Daily Mirror had in Sept. reported that Basil would not enter parliament immediately

Mobile company marketing officer arrested for cyber sexual exploitation of schoolgirls

A marketing officer of a leading mobile company in the country had been arrested in connection with the cyber sexual exploitation of several schoolgirls.

Who will get the remaining Pfizer vaccines?

DDGHS dismisses claims that Pfizer vaccines would be given to elite groups

Chief Incumbent arrested for murder attempt on his deputy

Rs.1.1Mn offered to the temple driver to eliminate the assistant monk

Marine environment conservation fund FR filed seeking an order fixed for support

Court was informed that several respondent parties are yet to receive notices

Govt. planning to open up the country within two months

All the people will be vaccinated at least with one dose before opening up Tourists who are fully vaccinated are allowed to travel in Sri Lanka without being quarantined for 14 days

UNP condemns forced quarantine of Trade Union members

Detaining these individuals is against the laws of the country as the Quarantine Act does not allow for such action

Heated argument over proposed debate on CBSL annual report

Speaker suspends session calling for a party leaders’ meeting

Ranil holds discussions with several opposition MPs

Discussions have been on fielding new candidates at the next general elections

Protesting people arrested based on health guidelines: Minister

While refuting claims that police were suppressing protests, Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said yesterday protesting people were arrested following health guidelines issued by the Director-General of Health Service

Around 1,000 students to be administered with Pfizer

Balance Pfizer to be used outside Western Province

First Lady opens Sky Pet Animal Hospital

The newly constructed Sky Pet Animal Hospital was declared open by the First Lady, Ioma Rajapaksa on Tuesday at Guwanpura.

COPE recommends Govt. audit on SLIC, Litro Gas and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka

SLIC owns 99% of the shares of Litro

Pfizer as second jab postponed for now as AstraZeneca expected on third week of July - statement from Mayoress Rosy Senanayake’s office

Your slot will be rescheduled and reinstated as soon as we receive new stocks of AstraZeneca vaccine on the third week of July 

Basil to be appointed Cabinet Minister today

SLPP MP Basil Rajapaksa is tipped to be appointed Cabinet Minister this morning, Daily Mirror learns.

Current decline in COVID cases not realistic, stresses Health Ministry

Recent trade union action carried out by Health workers could be identified as one of the main reasons as to why COVID cases are on the wane

Prez, PM and Basil have power to restrict spread of Covid-19

He said by controlling the spread of the disease, the trio could strengthen the tourism industry, increase exports and so on

CJ appoints Trial-at-Bar bench to hear case against ex-IGP, ex-Def. secy.

The Attorney General had filed indictments in the High Court comprising 800 charges on two separate trials against former IGP and former Defence Secretary

House erupts in uproar as Sajith says move to suspend operations of TV channel

We have reliable information that the government has already embarked on cancelling the license

Ensure 25 percent youth representation in Parliament and other institutions: Bakir Markar

Those under the age of 35 account for 4.4 percent of MPs in Parliament

Two fmr. JVP Provincial Councillors arrested for staging protests

Duminda Nagamuwa and five others sent for quarantine in Pallekele

Sri Lanka to raise concerns with US on travel advise

US maintained warning of terror threats in Sri Lanka

Quarantine measures for travellers revised; those fully vaccinated exempted from 14-day quarantine

All travellers arriving in Sri Lanka should mandatorily carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report in the English language done within 72 hours prior to embarkation