Bowser operators to stay away from work if transport formula not amended

The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association (SLPPTOA) yesterday said that they had decided not to report for duty if

Health guidelines on workforce capacity in WP revised

Heads of Government institutions classified as essential services could only summon employees and officials based on the workplace capacity

SL to receive 25,000 Pfizer jabs for test run before July 10

It is a vaccine with a different cold chain requirement It is part of a contingent of 300,000 doses expected

Submission of proposals by recognised political parties PSC on election law reforms extends deadline until July 15

The Committee has received 94 proposals and comments regarding the election law reforms thus far

Bishop’s House in Galle The Bishop and eight priests tested positive for COVID-19

Bishop of Galle Raymond Wickramasinghe and eight other priests in the bishop’s house Galle have been tested COVID-19 pos

redress to people affected by Covid-19 in performing legal obligations New law soon

It will give relief for people who are unable to carry out legal obligations within the stipulated time due to the corona situation

GMOA Ex-Co election postponed

The Judge also ordered the other petitioners not to intervene with Executive Committee member’s or their duties in office until the election is held

Health guidelines on workforce capacity in Western Province revised

Heads of Government institutions classified as essential services could only summon employees and officials based on the workplace capacity Public transportation in the Western Province will be provided only for employees of essential services

Road development projects to be completed by year end Many road development projects commenced in keeping with deadline

Government’s target is to complete the construction of 17,311.27 km in 12,336 roads by the end of second quarter of this year

New post-Covid syndrome spreading among children: Medical specialists warn

Could lead to more serious complications by reducing blood pressure thus affecting the heart

Sri Lanka opens up today, only two people allowed to leave home

Public are urged to act responsibly and avoid leaving homes unnecessarily

New health guidelines issued; special restrictions for WP

Heads of government and private institutions can summon only essential staffers for work

SLMA urges President to continue with lockdown

Lifting the lockdown even for a few days would escalate the situation

Limited buses, trains to operate today

Private bus operators will assign their buses considering the number of passengers

Many influenced me to go to Parliament: Ranil

The situation today is politics and administration are both in shambles. I feel we will be able to set a course for the nation and our politics if we are represented in Parliament

Gammanpila must be thanked for telling truth about economy- Harsha

Banking sector is in a crisis because of interbank SWAPs

Soldiers suspended over alleged harassment of people in Eravur

Investigations have already commenced after certain photos went viral depicting alleged harassment

Conspiracy behind inaccurate COVID-19 figures?

Data are not released by the Epidemiology Unit. Three officials are also behind it

Criminal complaint filed over Sri Lankan’s death at immigration facility

Wishma, 33, died on March 6 after complaining of stomach pain and other symptoms

Sajith tells international media “Sri Lanka values its ties with China’’

Sri Lanka does not prefer international interference whether it is from a political bloc or an individual nation state

Police probe 17 incidents related to Easter Sunday attack

The Attorney General will file lawsuits following the completion of investigations

Rice import the only solution to bring down prices

Rice prices have shot up in the local market. The price of a kilo of (Samba) is as high as Rs.140

Seven including UC Chairman arrested for hosting party in Talawakelle

Legal action would be taken against the Chairman and six others for violating quarantine law

Two COVID-19 related Bills to be taken up in Parliament

Parliament is expected to take up two important debates this week which includes the supplementary Estimate of Rs 200 billion which is aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Temporary Provi

Removal of Epidemiology Chief: Health Minister non-committal

Being irresponsible in releasing data means a serious offence

Poson festival to commence today without pilgrims

Poson festival will be held from June 21 to 27 for the 2329th year in a low key without the participation of pilgrims in view of the Covid pandemic. Anuradhapura Govt. Agent and Chairman of the Poson Festival Committee R. M. Dissanayak

Latest map of COVID-19 high-risk areas issued

The Epidemiology Unit has issued the high-risk areas where Covid cases were reported within the last 14 days. Accordingly, the latest map indicating COVID-19 spread was issued on the categorization of Medical Officers of Health (MOH) areas, based on the number of cases reported.

China, the most powerful country in the world under CPC leadership - Ranil

It is important for all of us to think of the development of the Chinese Communist Party when attempting to transform a non-industrial agricultural country into an industrialised country

Ajith Rohana promoted as SDIG

Police Spokesman and Western Province (North) DIG Ajith Rohana has been promoted to the rank of Acting Senior DIG.

Tea small holders protest

Matale and Kandy District Secretary of the Central Province Tea Small Holders’ Conference Dambagoda Seneviratne said more than 1700 members of the Tea Small Holders’ Association in eight districts would launch a massive protest throughout the i