Health authorities red alert on spread of Delta variant

No guarantee that the new variant could not spread in the country unless health practices are strictly followed by all

Death of turtles caused by X-Press Pearl - AG

Radio recording machine in the Harbour Master’s office contains all telephone messages given by the captain of stricken vessel

Kanya D’Almeida wins 2021 C’wealth Short Story Prize

D’Almeida is the first Sri Lankan to win the overall prize and the second to win for the Asia region

Major rift in Govt. due to possible entry by Basil?

Sources said reports had surfaced that Rajapaksa was likely to be appointed as the Minister of Economic Development

Online education an utter failure

No constructive mediation from Govt. on school and uni. education

Action to be taken against impersonator who assaulted a female council member

SLPP member Sharmila Gonawala said the suspect is the brother of a former member of Parliament

Basil too late to enter Parliament

If he had come to Parliament earlier, he could have actively mediated to resolve current issues of the country

Alienation of state properties through Selendiva Investments Limited challenged in SC

It has been identified to implement three investment portfolios as ‘Heritage Square in Colombo Fort

IAI to upgrade SLAF’s Kfir jets

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently signed a contract worth USD $50 million with the Ministry of Defence to upgrade Kfir aircraft for the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF).

Bread prices likely to go up by Rs.10: Bakery Owners’ Association

If the government does not take action to control the wheat flour price hike, they will be compelled to increase price of a loaf of bread by Rs.

Organic farming can bring numerous advantages if planned and managed well- German Ambassador

Transition from inorganic farming to organic agriculture could bring a number of advantages for farmers, national economy and environment if it is planned well and thoroughly managed

Chinese employees working at ‘Tissa wewa’ not People’s Liberation Army

He has also informed the local private company to avoid the recurrence of such actions

Still no community spread in SL; majority cases connected

Health officials urged citizens to be extremely cautious and diligently practice all preventive guidelines as the Delta variant is extremely contagious and may spread at a faster pace

Death-row inmates call off hunger strike and protest

Inmates called off their protest following a discussion with officials

India denies making any request to use SL’s airspace

The High Commission of India denied media reports, which state that authorities in Sri Lanka declined a request by India to use the Sri Lankan airspace for a Joint Military Exercise with a third country.

Delay in probes due to incomplete complaints

Objective of the National Police Commission was to make the police service independent

Delta variant to become dominant within 10 weeks warn Medical Experts

The medical experts have warned that the Indian variant known as Delta will become the dominant variant in the country in about

Following opening of shopping malls in WP Risk of emerging COVID clusters remains high: Dr.Dhammika

Provincial Medical Officers had been informed to take steps to close down clothing stores The DG of Health Services has also directed the IGP to take immediate action against such clothing stores

Covid Task Force acting only on political needs

The Covid Task Force should be headed by the Health sector They are showing that the number of patients had reduced by decreasing the daily PCR tests conducted

Disaster caused by X-Press Pearl cargo vessel Only 40% plastics washed ashore: Minister

The other 60 % might have either been perished by fire or swallowed by the marine creatures or the floating plastic pellets might have washed away to other areas with the tides

Prof. Neelika Malavige resigns from vaccine committee

Reasons cited as personal Prof. A. Pathmeswaran (community physician) resigned two weeks ago

Fmr US Envoy in SL, Keshap to serve as Chargé d’Affaires at US Embassy in India

Ambassador Keshap’s appointment will reinforce the close U.S. partnership with the Government and people of India

Basil is already failed like Gota, Mahinda: Anura Kumara of JVP

Gotabaya Rajapaksa was brought in, citing the failure of Mahinda Rajapaksa Now, they are claiming that it is Basil Rajapaksa who can develop the country It means that both Gotabaya and Mahinda Rajapaksa have totally failed When the Covid pandemic came to a critical situation, he was not to be seen in the country

Attention of Ministry drawn to vaccinate undergraduates, staff: G.L. Peiris

Following the requests of the University Vice Chancellors, attention of the Education Ministry was drawn to provide COVID-19 vaccine

Two construction workers suspected to have contracted Delta variant

Two construction workers attached to a building site in Slave Island who happened to be close associates of the first person who was found infected with Delta variant of COVID-19 are suspected to have been infected with the same variant, Chi

CTU goes to Human Rights Commission on Education

Seeks productive system from Govt.

Incidents in Parliament chamber on April 21st Parliamentary committee to submit report next week

The Committee met under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya

Police, STF arrest drug peddlers in Mattakkuliya, Ratmalana, Horana

A 25-year-old suspect was arrested in the Ratmalana area with 50 grams of heroin The STF also arrested a suspect at Poruwadanda in Horana with 1,100 synthetic drug stamps

Gradual decline in conducting PCR tests: GMOA

Requests Health Ministry to conduct PCR tests in a stable manner

Non-receipt of alms Dry rations to be provided to places of worship

The proposal was presented by the Prime Minister in his capacity as the Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister