Indian Naval ship detects 54 objects of ‘X-Press Pearl’: High Commission

The operations progressed with integral sensors and two survey boats INS Sarvekshak is a specialised survey ship fitted with state-of-the-art survey equipment

Coronavirus variant :Delta

Eight European nations pledge assistance: Johnston

Chief Government Whip Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said that eight European nations including Germany and Switzerland have pledged their assistance and solidarity with the government’s plans to switch from ch

COVID-19 vaccines administered to over 70s

The second dose of COVID-19 vaccines were given to those over 70 at Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday

Fmr. PM Ranil Wickremesinghe launches party’s tabloid Siyarata at Sirikotha

UNP Leader and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe launches the party’s tabloid Siyarata at Sirikotha on June 28, 2021.

Vaccines given 44-45 weeks apart observed increasing and prolonging immunity

A single dose of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, with a second dose given after a prolonged period, may, therefore, be an effective strategy when vaccine supplies are scarce

Pfizer & Moderna jabs to be used as second dose for COVISHIELD first dose recipients

One million doses of Moderna and 26,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine are to be delivered to Sri Lanka within the first week of next month

Passenger arrivals from Gulf temporarily banned

President briefs Cabinet on decision

Germany pledged their support to introduce organic farming : Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday told the Cabinet meeting reportedly that the western countries such as Germany

Case against Fmr. Minister Basil Rajapaksa - Misappropriating state funds Trial fixed for October 14 and November

The suspects were not present when the case was called yesterday in the Gampaha High Court

Govt to suspend import of sugar to prevent profiteering by importers - State Minister Janaka Wakkumbura

Importers had stocks for more than six months

Police officer dies when his motorcycle veers off the road

The deceased, 40-year-old PC Kumarasinghe of the Jaffna Police was a resident of Anuradhapura

Passengers from 8 South African countries barred from disembarking in SL

Passengers with a travel history (including transit) in the past 14 days to Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe will not be permitted to disembark in SL with effect from July 1

Torture and nailed to cross for defaming friend on FB Two arrested with five swords

The main suspect is a 30-year-old man named Dushmantha, who runs a devalaya in Ampitiya and another area

‘Unacceptable interference’ of Security Forces in healthcare activities in the East GMOA requests Health Ministry Secy. to intervene

We were reliably informed that the Epidemiology Unit on the directions of higher authorities is still issuing vaccine stocks to Armed Forces

Humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka Switzerland donates medical supplies valued over US$ 4 million

We can only end this pandemic together - international support is essential

Ranjan under treatment at Karapitiya Hospital for knee injury

Actor turned politician and former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, who is serving a four-year imprisonment at the Angu

Dreaded Delta variant reported from Kahathuduwa

Around 50 families were asked to serve home quarantine and random PCR tests would also be conducted in the area

Govt. unveils new programme to help treat COVID-19 patients at home

Patients who are classified to be treated at home will be in touch with the respective regional medical officers on a daily basis via the 1390 hotline

SF defends Army Commander against Ranil’s criticism

One cannot agree with the former Prime Minister who criticised the army commander in his inaugural speech in Parliament

Stray dog runs amok at COVID-19 treatment centre Three women at the Centre were bitten

Some patients had stood on their beds and screamed for help as the stray animal moved menacingly

Magistrate asks CID why PNB officers were detained under the PTA

They had filed a further “B” report in Court to send the suspects from detention to remand without disclosing the acts committed by the suspects

Two men tortured and nailed to cross for defaming friend on FB

The main suspect identified as a 30-year-old man, who operates devalayas (shrines) in Ampitiya and another area

Body of exorcist found in Kelani River

The body of an individual who had been abducted several days ago was recovered yesterday by the Nawagamuwa Police from the Kelani River at Ranala. The victim ha

No inter-provincial transport this week too: Dilum

Decision expected from the Army chief next week with regards to the resumption of inter provincial public transport

Tissa Wewa cleaning project manned by Chinese employees wearing military uniforms Archaeology Dept. suspends operations pending permission

Vari Saubhagya” irrigation development programme to renovate tanks, reservoirs and canals had been inaugurated by Minister of Irrigation Chamal Rajapaksa

Several areas in five districts isolated

Five Grama Niladhari Divisions in Colombo, Ratnapura and Nuwara Eliya Districts have been isolated with effect from 6.00am yesterday, the authorities said.

Over 400 people from WP obtained AstraZeneca second dose in Galle: Inquiry reveals

The DHS has reported that 425 individuals from the Western Province, nine from the Matara District and one from the Nuwara Eliya District were those from other areas who had received the vaccinations

Ravi breaks his silence Says he is still with the UNP

Former United National Party (UNP) Assistant Leader Ravi Karunanayake says he is still with the UNP

SLPP Ministers, backbenchers insist on Basil’s entry to Parliament

Says Basil played a key role in developing the economy during the time MR was president