Small, medium rice millers Govt. urged to sustain controlled prices for paddy and rice continually

Small, medium rice millers could supply their products to be sold at Rs. 96-98 a kilo if paddy stocks were purchased at Rs.50-52 a kilo from farmers

Govt. rules out plan with IMF for debt restructuring

“Once the economy is bankrupt, they believe they can capitalise on it to get back to power”

Nurses’ TUs Islandwide TU action threatened if demands not met by Monday

“Cabinet Papers pertaining to promotions and five-day work-week have already been signed. They can be submitted to the Cabinet next week”

Netting weekend quarantine law breakers Police launch special operations

Activities in places such as cinemas, pubs, clubs, gymnasiums and other places where the public gather are strictly prohibited

D.A. Rajapaksa Museum case Six accused released

On a previous occasion, President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa was ordered to be released from this case

X-Press Pearl disaster Impact of nurdles on fisheries unlikely to be a problem- U.S. scientist

He said Sri Lanka needs to be vigilant

Indian Navy ship ‘INS Sarvekshak’ enters Colombo Survey completed successfully in three areas off Colombo

INS Sarvekshak progressed 807 miles of Side Scan Sonar survey utilising integral sensors and two survey boats in adverse weather conditions

FAO to assist in streamlining use of organic fertilisers in SL

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has agreed to assist in streamlining the use of organic fertilisers in Sri Lanka at a meeting last Tuesday between Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and FAO representative Wimalendera Sharan, a statement from the Ministry said.

Green recovery and green development principles SL must focus on implementing a new development pathway - Minister Dulles

While Covid-19 has captured the world’s attention, pre-existing crises continue

Kataragama Esala Festival to be held within strict health guidelines

The festival would be held without public participation on the instructions of the Director General of Health Services

Delta variant may have spread but no evidence to establish it yet - Deputy Health DG

There is no evidence as of now to say that the Delta variant has spread to many areas in the country as claimed by the PHIs

UNP invites Sajith to re-join the party

One must not be shy to return to his or her ancestral home

Common platform against Government Champika Ranawaka says he is now ready to give leadership

The 43rd brigade is involved in building a new breed of leaders who would become an alternative to the present government

Vaccinate all above 30 in WP before July 31: Prez tells health officials

60% of the people in the relevant age category in Colombo, 47% in Gampaha and 34% in Kalutara Districts had been so far jabbed the first dose

An old lady carried away after second jab

An old lady is being carried away by two people after getting her second dose of AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine in Colombo yesterda

CMC ruling and opposition members seeks justice for assaulted SLPP member

The person who attacked me had allegedly taken money from some private companies in Colombo to provide COVID-19 vaccines for their employees

Police given 2,000 tuk-tuks to execute duties efficiently

The three-wheelers will also be used for investigating various complaints, deployed for 119 emergency calls, duties in the Children and Women’s Bureau and anti-corruption units

Nurses fall sick: Hospital services crippled

Hospital services throughout the country crippled due to the 48-hour sick leave campaign launched by all the nursing staff attached t

Country compelled to go for debt restructuring programme with IMF assistance: SJB

Total foreign debt services for the next few years will be $ 29Bn

Eight critically injured in sword attack in Jaffna

The mob had cut off the hands of some persons and fled after setting fire to a three-wheeler and a car

Sexual exploitation of a 15 year old girl : Police investigations underway

The law states that it’s an offence to rape or abuse a child below 16 years of age with or without consent

Deputy Chairman of Mihintale PS, businessman netted

Sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old girl

Fourth wave likely in 10 weeks if guidelines ignored

Health Ministry said they were continuously monitoring the situation

Poet Ahnaf Jazeem’s FR petition fixed for support

He was arrested under the PTA for promoting extremism

Maj. General released over alleged assault on wildlife officer in Habarana

A group of Army personnel had obstructed and threatened the wildlife officers

Spread of Indian variant PHIs slam Govt. for turning ’blind eye’

A greater catastrophe would be inevitable if the Government does not take the current situation more seriously

AGM of Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd granted bail

Suspect ordered to be released on two sureties of one million rupees

Main suspect arrested over torturing and nailing two individuals on a cross

He had been arrested after surrendering to the Balagolla Police through his lawyers

FR filed seeking an order to set up marine environment conservation fund

Environmental scientist Dr. Ajantha Perera and a social activist yesterday filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to set up a Restoration and Conservation Fund for the environmental degradation due to the pollution caused by the X-Press Pearl vessel.

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