Wreckage of X-Press Pearl ship Waste materials washed ashore in Polhena

A police team that visited the scene, collected samples for examination

Another SL expat in UAE wins Dh15Mn Big Ticket mega jackpot

He will be sharing the prize purse with eight others

Sri Lanka’s vaccination programme flawed, vaccinating hotspots futile: SLMA

We emphasize the need for an efficient vaccine strategy which targets high-risk groups

COVID vaccine supply through diplomatic means

The diplomatic approach was made by the President’s Secretary

MV X-Press Pearl CEO of vessel operator apologises for impact of sunken ship off Sri Lanka coast

Company has enlisted environmental experts to monitor situation

Ship owners agree to make interim payment for damages

Steps initiated with all stakeholders

Birthday Party at Shangri-La Hotel: CCD takes over Investigation

Fort Police had recorded several statements from the hotel management

US includes Sri Lanka among countries to get its COVID-19 vaccine share

Seven million doses have been allocated for Asia

UK adds seven countries to travel “red list” including Sri Lanka

Britain added seven countries, including Egypt and Sri Lanka, to its “red list” of destinations that require hotel quarantine on return to England on Thursday, in a review that also saw Portugal move from “green” to “amber”.

Failing to safeguard people from pandemic SJB demands Govt. to quit

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary in a special statement called the government to resign as it has failed to s

Search to begin for data recorder of MV X-Press Pearl

Informed of leak only in the Sri Lankan waters

UNP questions fate of state-owned properties

We would like to question whether Parliament approval will be sought for restructuring the state institutions

Single jab of Sputnik V vaccine is a political decision: Kiriella

The second dose had to be given within 23 days after the first vaccine to get best results

ASP allegedly abducts spouse of colleague

The ASP had been travelling in his official vehicle on the Kandy Road along with the complainant’s wife

COVID-19 prevention measures recommended for people in disaster-prone areas

People should not wait till rescue workers reach them for evacuation

SL opposes resolution presented in US House of Representatives

It appears to be one influenced by a coterie of sympathisers of the LTTE in the US Congress

Australia provides equipment to SL’s armed forces to counter COVID-19

The Australian Government’s support to Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 requirements now totals to AUD 11.7 million (approx. LKR 1.8 billion)

PM’s official website hacked

The official website of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, www.mahindarajapaksa.lk is reported to have been hacked

Minor floods reported in Gampaha, Kalutara Districts

The Department of Meteorology yesterday warned of heavy showers exceeding 150 mm in certain parts of the country

Sri Lanka braces to face oil spill

Sri Lanka is preparing to face a potential oil leak from the ship, X-Press Pearl, which began to sink yesterday. The Navy said that the coast guard together with vessels from India are now on standby to deal with the situation.

No room should be left to cause disruption to people’s lives : Prez

The challenges and problems faced by the people due to travel restrictions were discussed at length at the meeting

Sinopharm to be administered in 12 districts from June 8: Army Commander

Priority will be given for pregnant women and people over 60 years of age and Government employees

Sajith critical of govt’s failure to call for all party conference

Course of action to arrest the current COVID-19 pandemic and to find solutions to several other issues

Towing of MV X-Press Pearl halted as ship bottom strikes seabed

The MV X-Press Pearl which caught fire in Sri Lankan waters has started to sink since last morning and the towing of the vessel i

Pregnant mothers vaccinated only with Sinopharm jab

Dr Herath said there were certain practical issues in giving vaccines to pregnant women

SL closely monitors mixing and matching approved vaccines

Under the updated guidance, people who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine may receive Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna for their second dose, unless contraindicated

SL protests resolution presented in the US House of Representatives

Sri Lanka yesterday protested the Resolution No. H.RES.413 introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Representative Deborah K. Ross on May 18, 2021, along with four other Representatives, namely Bill Johnson, Danny K. Davis, Brad Sherman and Kathy Manning, who had submitted it.

Islandwide travel restriction extended till June 14

Closer to June 14, the situation will be reviewed again and a decision made on the instructions of the health experts

Pathfinder Report on Sri Lanka US Bilateral Relations Handed Over to Prez

The Pathfinder Foundation (PF) in collaboration with the Washington based Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) initiated steps to provide the administration of President Joe Biden with a better understanding of the ground situation prevailing in Sri Lanka; challenges, opportunities and priorities that may impact on the US – Sri Lanka bilateral relationship.

Twenty five Muslim Organisation’s raise concern over Covid-19 deaths

Twenty five Muslim organisations in Sri Lanka, in a collective statement, said the ‘very high percentage of Covid-19 deaths among Muslims is a major concern for them.