Inaccurate figures on Covid death toll on June 11 led to extension of travel restrictions: Prez

He said it was revealed through comprehensive investigations that only 15 deaths had occurred on June 11 whereas 101 deaths were reported that day

High risk of Indian variant spreading to other districts: PHIs warn

Majority of residents are engaged in cleaning jobs while a considerable number of people are auto drivers

Travel restrictions to be lifted on Monday: Army Chief

Travel restriction to be re-imposed at 10 pm on June 23

Alleged attack on SL fishermen by Indian Navy Indian High Commission denies allegation

We do not accept that any such incident had taken place

Assault on SL fishermen by Indian Navy SL High Commission in New Delhi looks into allegation

Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi is looking into allegations about the incident in which a group of Sri Lankan fishermen accus

Lion in Dehiwala zoo down with COVID-19

The lion showed symptoms such as breathing issues and eating disorders

Nawalapitiya uc chairman sacked

He told the media that he had been sacked from office on the instructions of UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe

Claims of MPs backing Ranil in Parliament SJB refutes UNP’s claims

None will support a person who has been reduced to a nonentity in politics

X-Press Pearl tragedy Fmr. PM Ranil cautions Govt. on likely negative results in the future

Government has failed to focus on the contamination of seafood

Detection of Indian variant Health authorities ask people not to panic

Vaccination extremely crucial as it prevents one from getting severe complications of COVID-19

Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala Esala festival will commence on July 10 and continue till July 23

The festival was to be held under strict health guidelines and with the participation of 266 individuals

Douglas slams Indian experts, fishermen for calling Sri Lanka ‘irresponsible’

It is unfair for fishermen from India to call us irresponsible over this. Such complaints have the backing of some vested parties

Health workers protest at CNH

The United Health Workers’ Union of the Colombo National Hospital staged a protest yesterday based on several demands. This was done in all hospitals in Sri Lanka.

If GSP+ concession is withdrawn Sri Lanka faces danger of becoming less competitive in global market

At a time when Sri Lanka faces the possible danger of losing its GSP Plus concession, economic experts warn that having to pay d

COVID-19 task force says ‘no’ to online liquor sales

SLMA also expressed their grave concerns over the Finance Ministry’s decision to permit online sales

X-Press Pearl’s wreck to be removed after South West Monsoon season

They will continue to minimise pollution and monitor the wreck’s condition and report daily to experts ashore

Decision today on extension of countrywide travel restrictions

Ongoing travel restrictions are to be lifted at 4.00 am on Monday (21)

Dematagoda area kept in isolation since last Saturday

In addition, random PCR tests will be carried out in Borella and in other areas of Colombo

Ex- CID Director Shani, SI Sugath released from Gampaha HC

Gampaha High Court Judge Mapa Bandara yesterday ordered the Superintendents of Welikada and Mahara Prisons to release the former CID Director Shani Abeysekara and former SI of Embilipitiya Police Sugath Mohana Mendis who had been on rem

Ranil wants Govt. to introduce voucher system

The price of crude oil is same as it was during the time of the change of government in 2019

Indian variant (Delta) detected from community for the first time

Detection made from five samples taken in Dematagoda

Steps taken to keep essential commodity prices stable: Minister

Every possible measure will be taken to keep the prices of essential commodities stable in the country, despite the global economic pressure, Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardana yesterday said. He said this aft

Random PCR tests to review progress of travel restrictions

The Provincial Health Directors had been instructed to carry out random PCR tests Dr. Gunawardena said they had taken steps to increase the capacity of conducting the Rapid Antigen Tests in the country

Port City: India tells SL to be “mindful”

India has told Sri Lanka to be “mindful” of its excellent bilateral cooperation following the recent developments with the Colombo Por

No faith motion will only unite disgruntled Govt. members: UNP

The United National Party (UNP) said the no confidence motion submitted by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila will only create a platform for the government to stand united regardless of divisions within.

Ranil’s National List appointment a ploy to divide Opposition: SJB

One cannot become the Leader of Opposition with the support of 60 MPs from the govt. benches

Prices of essential commodities gone out of control: JVP blames Govt.

Government failed to take any action to regulate unreasonable price increase

Online liquor sales during travel restricted period Excise gets green light from Fin Min; awaits final approval from NOCPCO

Six leading supermarket chains submit applications

Pera University Dons invent oil spill recovery apparatus

Prof. Rajapakse said the new invention would be available for the authorities free of charge at this crucial hour

Indian experts call Sri Lanka ‘irresponsible’ for placing discarded vehicles in sea

The points of drop are in Sri Lankan waters. Yet, Tamil Nadu fishermen are concerned