Marriage registrar arrested for accommodating Zahran, others

Zahran had assaulted a group of men who expressed their views against Zahran’s ideology and was then missing for a certain period of time

Weddings, parties, super-spreader events of Covid-19 in SL- medical expert

It has mostly been the case in other parts of the world as well

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council Hours allocated for cremation of Covid-19 victims

There is no issue over allocation of crematoriums within the Colombo City

No effect on salt production

Even if ten other ships were to catch fire, Sri Lanka will not experience a salt crisis as we already have a surplus of salt

Construction work of Second Phase of Central Expressway Cabinet approves removal of construction company affiliated to fmr. UNP Minister

After this approval, we can terminate the contract awarded to Olympus company for deliberately sabotaging the Expressway constructions

Police to quiz Captain, crew of MV X-Press Pearl vessel

A special police team has been deployed to record statements from the crew members including the captain of the burnt “MV X-Press Pearl’ subsequent to a complaint lodged by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) with regard

WHO says no need to restart full course of AstraZeneca vaccine if second dose is delayed

Administration of second jab after the recommended interval not feasible

Moves to import urban waste from China as organic fertilizer: JVP

This would cause even more serious environmental hazards than chemical fertilizer

Sinopharm vaccine at higher price to Sri Lanka No such agreement to give vaccine at $10 for Bangladesh: Channa Jayasumana

Sri Lanka purchased one dose of AstraZeneca vaccine for $5.50

Performing duty to the letter

Amidst Police Chief C. D. Wickramaratne’s recent instruction to all police officers carrying out the COVID-19 duties to refrain from h

Why pay more for vaccines? Sajith asks Govt.

Sri Lanka is paying $15 per Sinopharm vaccine, whereas Bangladesh pays only $10

Create extra Covishield doses with vaccines remaining in vials: DG Health orders officials

The remaining liquid is adequate for the administration of another dose

Covishield 2nd jab at Abhayaramaya not approved by Health Ministry

The Government is desperately looking for another 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to administer to those who got the fist jab

Laki Senanayake Bids Adieu

Senanayake created many sculptures and murals for Geoffrey Bawa’s buildings. His work includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, and others

X Press Pearl Debris drift ashore at Ahangama

container from the stricken ship which had drifted ashore had got stuck and bags suspected to be containing chemicals had drifted ashore

Next ‘Choon Pan’ cluster?

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) today said that a mobile bakery vendor (‘Choon Paan’) cluster would emer

Over 50 residents, staff of elder’s home in Mulgampola tested COVID-19 positive

Supply of meals disrupted as kitchen staff also tested positive

Italy extends entry ban on Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh

The ban, which does not apply to Italian citizens, was introduced in late April and was due to expire on Sunday

Nurses to go on sick leave tomorrow

Accordingly, the nurses will go on a sick leave campaign from today until June 01

Complaint against individual who collected money promising jobs at CPC

The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU ) led by Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila lodged a police complaint against an individual who solicited cash inducements from various persons promising employment at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation(CPC).

Esala festival 2021 Kap planting ceremony held with limited participants

The traditional Kap planting ceremony for the 2021 Esala festival of the historic Ruhunumaha Kataragama Devalaya was held at the

Impact of the burnt ship MV X-press Pearl Fishermen’s Associations express mixed feelings

Fishermen’s associations yesterday expressed mixed feelings about the impact of the burnt ship MV-Express Pearl whilst environmentalists and institutions dealing with coast conservation and environment as a whole alleged that there would b

No registration for vaccination Don’t count on WhatsApp or SMS messages: Dr. Herath

While claiming that there was no procedure in the Health Ministry for the people to get registered for the vaccination drive, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath yesterday requested people not to act upon WhatsApp or SMS

Catholic priests want fishermen affected by the ship fire be compensated

Catholic priests who are in charge of parishes in the coastal area which are affected by the fire in the ship MV X-Press Pearl t

One million Sinopharm doses expected on June 6

Sri Lanka has placed the order to purchase vaccines at US $ 15 each Another one million doses would be delivered afterwards under a similar arrangement next month

IGP instructs police not to harass public violating quarantine laws

he reportedly ordered police officers to immediately stop such abuse or harassment

The ill-fated MV X-press Pearl ICG carrying out joint firefighting and pollution control with SL authorities

The burden of these efforts has been to focus on preventing the spread of fire towards the vessel’s bow

COVID-19 prevention and control programmes Politicians should refrain from getting involved

Medical experts will be distressed if they are not allowed to carry out their duties

Essential service employees should possess verification letter, service ID

Essential service staffers are required to keep a letter in their possession or on the mobile phone This decision was taken as some individuals were travelling on roads using their service ID

Namal apologizes to President over misconduct of Moratuwa Mayor

We should not let incidents of this nature happen in future