Piumi, Chandimal and others sent for quarantine in Passara

They were ordered to undergo quarantine on the directives of the health officials and the Inspector General of Police

US to decide soon on countries to get vaccines

This includes 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines previously announced by President Biden and at least an additional 20 million doses of U.S. authorized vaccines

Multiple properties in Colombo open for PPP

Selendiva to draw investments

Sputnik -V single dose J’Pura University initiates research

No data to support that a single dose of Sputnik-V would give complete protection

Symptoms of Dengue and COVID similar: Dr. Weerasinghe

The symptoms such as fever, muscle or body aches were common in both of the diseases

No decision yet to extend island-wide travel restrictions: Army Chief

It is too early to take the decision

SJB Parliamentarian suggests to form National Government to fight Covid -19 pandemic

Our party Leader Sajith Premadasa has already stated that his party will support any constructive programme which the government would come out with

All liquor shops island-wide to remain sealed

All the licensed wine stores Island-wide will remain sealed until the travel restrictions are lifted on June 7, the Excise Department said.

Overcoming Covid-19 Ruwan urges Govt. to seek assistance from experts in Parliament

Government did not seem to adhere to advise of the experts within its own camp

‘Get AstraZeneca at any cost’ - President instructs Lalith

Even willing to charter a flight to fly down these vaccines

Cabinet approval for new Police HQ in Pepiliyana

The Police Headquarters is currently maintained in three buildings which are more than 100 years old

Govt. to bring few fortune 500 companies through Port City Project: SB

The country has only two per cent companies which have more than 100 employees

WHO approves Sinovac COVID vaccine, the second Chinese-made dose

Emergency listing is a signal to national regulators on a product’s safety and efficacy

Detained Maulavis claim under pressure to frame Hejaaz

Moulavis say they do not know Hizbullah nor conduct any extremist teachings

Opposition, Media distort beautification projects by Govt..

What the government is going to do is to renovate and modernise these old and dilapidated buildings which are more than hundreds of years old, to look attractive

Lankan who killed ex-wife in Rome street found hanged in jail

A 49-year-old Sri Lankan care worker who stabbed his ex-wife to death in a Rome street on Saturday was found hanged in his jail cell at Frosinone, south of the Italian capital, on Tuesday morning, judicial sources said. The man, Fern

Administering Sputnik V vaccines No published, scientific data to prove efficacy of first dose, says medical experts

Currently there are phase 3 trials being carried out in Russia to find out the efficacy of the first dose

New AG abolishes AG’s CO post with immediate effect

Newly appointed Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam PC has abolished the post of Co-ordinating Officer to the Attorney Gener

Keheliya tells Star Class Hotels, Reception Hall owners Make compromise to refund payments made for weddings

The Government will hold discussions with star class hotels, reception and banquet halls that refuse to refund payment

Russia tells SL Sputnik V can be used even as a single shot vaccine

A single dose vaccine named ‘Sputnik Light’ developed in Russia, has been authorized for use in Russia

Vaccine recipients in Kandy asked to sign form before first Sputnik V dose

Health Ministry unaware of the incident

Hosting birthday party Chandimal Jayasinghe and Piumi Hansamali granted bail

Police to file case against management of Shangri-La Hotel

Preparation of priority list to provide COVID-19 vaccines Buddhist monks and members of clergy should top the list - Sajith

Members of the clergy should be at the top of the list as few monks have already succumbed to the pandemic

Soliciting a bribe from man violating travel restrictions Cops face interdiction

The policemen would be charged for the offence of taking a bribe and would also face disciplinary action

“Even India C team can beat Sri Lanka,” says Pakistan’s Kamran Akmal

Their cricket culture is so strong that they can field even three international teams at the same time

CID records statements from Captain, Engineers of X-Press Pearl

The Captain and the Chief Engineer of the vessel are Russian nationals while the Deputy Engineer is an Indian national

UNP Working Committee picks RW for Parliament

Mr. Wickremesinghe did not turn the request down

South-East Asia Region WHO World No Tobacco Day 2021 Dr. Palitha Abeykoon wins award for 2021

Dr. Abeykoon’s contribution to reducing the harmful use of tobacco and alcohol in Sri Lanka is immeasurable

President appoints members to CPC Economic Commission

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed the members to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Red alert on travel to Vietnam

The decision was taken because of the spread of a new Covid-19 variant in that country