Vaccines used in SL still effective against Delta variant - epidemiologist

The Delta variant is more virulent than others. with a few cases detected in Sri Lanka.

DMK leaders own properties in southern SL – Swamy

Indian Parliamentarian and former Union Cabinet Minister Subramanian Swamy said that many Tamil Nadu’s ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s leaders own properties in southern Sri Lanka.

Community health programmes need of the hour: Prof.Vitharana

Stressed the need for launching one or two educational TV channels to teach school children as the pandemic may last for two more years

Mechanic crushed to death under loaded lorry

The 45-year old mechanic had removed the rear wheel of the lorry and the unsupported (floor jack) had slipped and the lorry had landed on the mechanic.

Methodology change showing decline in COVID cases may not be real- PHIs

Warns of catastrophic situation in another two weeks

No Gas price hike and the role DM played

The government on Monday announced that gas prices would not be increased. Gas suppliers had repeatedly demanded that the existing prices had to be increased. The Daily Mirror in the interest of the people has repeatedly exposed in its investigative articles how the gas price hikes by the gas companies, in direct or indirect means, would negatively and unfairly affect the people.

No to political VC- Open Uni. teachers say

Trade Unions attached to the Open University in Nawala yesterday launched a protest campaign, alleging that the authorities were planning to make a political appointment for the Vice-Chancellor post of the university. Executive Committee me

Payment of compensation to fisher-folks Govt. awaits money from X-PRESS PEARL: Douglas

Sri Lanka had already claimed an interim compensation and will receive funds in two weeks

Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund not meant to stabilise fuel prices: Gammanpila

Says if the price formula was in use, fuel prices would be higher Purpose of Fund was to provide relief to CEB to pay off its loans

No confidence motion handed over to Speaker

Around 43 MPs have signed the motion according to Mr. Kiriella

People allowed to cross provincial borders only on humanitarian grounds

Police will strictly implement the quarantine order issued by the Director General of Health Services

Cabinet alerted on economic challenges

Dwindling foreign reserves, revenue loss among them

“ DAN SAPADA?” protest by Opposition

Various placards were seen pasted on the vehicles which called upon the authorities to reduce fuel prices

Senior citizens in Colombo 1-15 to get 1st dose of Sinopharm

Regional Epidemiologist of the CMC- Dr. Dinu Guruge said the vaccine will be given from tomorrow till June 25

Tender scam at Sports Ministry over gym equipment

Both companies that submitted bids have deficiencies in the tender files One company has offered a price of Rs. 74Mn the other has offered Rs. 66Mn

Goodwill visit of “JS KASHIMA”, “JS SETOYUKI”

During the visit, a variety of events was organised

SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation summoned before COPE

The decision was taken at the special COPE committee meeting held in Parliament yesterday

UNHRC Resolution Core group sees lack of progress

The UNHRC Resolution 46/1 called upon the Sri Lankan Government to address the harmful legacies of war and to protect Human Rights

COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT

After Travel restrictions

The people are doing their usual jobs after the relaxation of the Travel restrictions imposed by the government today.

Hunt for Delta continues

The hunt for the coronavirus Delta variant in Sri Lanka, particularly in Colombo, is continuing with increased PCR and antigen

Price of LP Gas will not be increased: Minister Amaraweera

The Litro Gas company had requested a Rs. 670 price hike while Laugfs Gas PLC called for a price hike by Rs. 700 for a cylinder The CAA considered to grant permission to increase the price by Rs.400, but the gas giants did not agree and finally no decision was reached

Cop attached to security details of State Minister shoots tipper truck driver to death

The police arrested the constable along with his weapon

US pledges more vaccines to Sri Lanka

Earlier this month, the Administration announced the plan for the first 25 million doses which includes doses for Sri Lanka

UN rights chief voices concern over SL’s counter-terrorism laws

Expresses concern over appointments to Office of Missing Persons and Office for Reparations

Parliament sessions Party leaders meet with Speaker for discussions

The House will be convened today June 22 and on Wednesday

Sports sector development Pakistan donates Rs.66 million as announced by PM

Pakistani High Commissioner Major General Muhammad Saad Khattak handed over two separate cheques for Rs. 66 million and Rs. 8.027 million to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa - the first one for the development of the sports sector as announced by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during his recent visit to the country, a statement from the High Commission said.

Don’t misuse relaxing of travel restrictions - Veddha Chief

People had been virtually immobilised for more than a month and now they have some measure of relief after easing of control

Dhal prices up in local market

Dhal prices have shot up in the local market due to spikes in the world market spurred by a surge in demand, a spokesman s

Suspected Delta variant COVID case detected in Madiwela

The Indian variant of COVID-19 known as Delta has reportedly been found in the Pragathipura area in Madiwela, Colombo.