Free legal assistance to be provided to those summoned for voicing of opinions on FB

While criticizing the move by the government to summon those who voice their opinion on social media to the Criminal Inves

Germany looks for cooperation with SL in renewable energy sector

Convinced there is a huge potential for cooperation with Sri Lankan partners, which will be explored during the upcoming day

From Russia with love

A female health services official is seen filling a syringe with the recently arrived batch of the second dose of the Russian-made CO

Govt makes U-turn, extends islandwide travel restriction till June 21

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had decided to extend the ongoing travel restriction, but under certain conditions

Man arrested for having let a 4-year-old child to drink beer

If a person was found offering excisable beverage or material or tobacco substances to a person below 18 years, it is an offence under the Sri Lanka law

Fuel prices up

There has never been a time in history when prices in the world market have not been revised for such a long time

65,000 doses Sputnik V vaccines arrive

He stated that the consignment of vaccines that were brought for the second dose will cover those who had received the first dose

Health Ministry clarifies delay in reporting COVID-19 deaths

Fatalities announced each day are deaths which occurred in the span of a few days

Sajith says he will continue to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine

I will continue my earlier stance of refusing it till the entire population in Sri Lanka is vaccinated

Fake news related to COVID-19 BASL comes out strong against Police

It was important to ensure that authorities do not use such laws to stifle genuine expressions of dissent and criticism

Being oppositional to everything at everytime is JVP’s policy- Udaya Gammanpila

The project cost had been estimated in the pre-feasibility report

South Asia’s largest Nephrology hospital declared open in Polonnaruwa

The hospital was built at a cost of Rs. 12,000 million within 30 months

Driver dead, 1500 chickens perished when truck falls into Victoria reservoir

Police suspect the driver would have fallen asleep at the wheel and lost control of the vehicle

Govt allies back move to introduce organic farming

These representatives briefed the Minister on the shortcomings that could be encountered in implementing such a decision immediately

Massive fraud behind Prado Jeep import for MPs: Anura

LCs opened in April 22 whereas Cabinet approval sought on May 18

Wasting COVISHIELD vaccines Wathupitiwala hospital Epidemiology Unit specialist blamed: GMOA

The initial COVISHIELD vaccination guideline was issued to all MOH offices and to all hospitals by the specialists from the Epidemiology Unit

Nallathanniya wildlife office Decomposed carcass of leopard killed in wire trap recovered

Wildlife conservators in Nallathanniya had on May 15 conducted an inspection to find any wire traps laid by poachers

COVID-19: Health Ministry incapable of providing accurate information: Saman Rathnapriya

Now they are faced with a situation of being thrown out of their boarding houses

Civil society urges to prioritize vulnerable sections

Around 52 organisations including trade unions, media associations and 72 civil society members yesterday urged the government to give priority to vulnerable sections of the population in terms of vaccines, PCR tests and health measures as w

Response efforts to MV X-Press Pearl ship fire $100,000 in immediate assistance as support from USA

The assistance will deliver immediate support to families whose livelihoods were affected by this emergency

SSP Muthumala appointed first female Deputy Director of CID

She joined the Police Service as an Apprentice Assistant Superintendent of Police on November 3, 2007

New guidelines to be introduced after lifting of travel restrictions: Army Chief

Health and other stakeholders will discuss to introduce new guidelines as to how to implement various restrictions

Procurement of AstraZenaca vaccine Australia consider positively request made by Foreign Minister

The Foreign Minister welcomed Australian assistance in the form of a COVID-19 containment package amounting to Rs. 1,787 million

UK Alpha COVID-19 variant predominant in Sri Lanka: Expert

The B.1.617.2- the Indian variant of the virus (Delta) has been detected from a quarantine centre in Waskaduwa

Harin wants joint mechanism for 10 years to contain COVID-19

A concept paper outlining a mechanism on how all political parties should work together, should be prepared

Japan mum on Sri Lanka’s claims

Embassy says details being reviewed

EU Parliament adopts resolution on Sri Lanka

EU MPs propose GSP withdrawal as last resort

Person linked to Melbourne cluster only transited via Sri Lanka

The Melbourne Covid cluster left millions locked down for two weeks

President directs officials to order vaccine stocks for third dose if required

President Rajapaksa said that he discussed with the leaders of a number of nations and requested their assistance to acquire stocks of vaccines for Sri Lanka

Assistance of volunteers to be sought to clear debris

New system to collect plastic pellets