Correction

In the news item published on Monday (2) titled ‘Still possible to get infected with coronavirus despite first dose’, it was inadvertently stated at one point that ‘Epidemiology Chief earlier said that 60 to 65% of the vaccinated people have contracted the virus. It should be corrected as ‘at least 60 persons, who have got vaccinated, have tested positive for the virus. The error is regretted.

Preventing illegal migration attempts Navy tightens security in SL waters

In the wake of the surge of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy said yesterday that it has increased the security in Sri Lankan waters to prevent illegal migrants entering the shores of Sri Lanka via sea routes.

UNP calls for a complete lock down

It is important to make the right decision at the right time

State forests on boundary of Yala National Park Residents concerned over haphazard clearing to erect cabanas

Organised groups receiving political patronage had erected more than 20 cabanas and it was going on unchecked

Sajith requests Russian Govt.’s assistance to arrest pandemic situation

We the main opposition in Sri Lanka has decided to join the national effort to fight the pandemic

New test kit for Covid-19 patients invented by SL scientists

It would take two hours to get results after testing with the current tools , but the new kit would reduce it to half an hour

Police setting up database of three-wheelers

Around 200,000 three -wheeler drivers were engaged in taxi service at three wheeler parks across the country

Relocation of A’level Science and Maths streams at Devi Balika Vidyalaya Past pupils of Devi Balika Vidyalaya up in arms against Cabinet paper

Past pupils of Devi Balika Vidyalaya up in arms against Cabinet paper

SJB offers support to Government

Government has not requested for our support but we are ready to support them as a responsible opposition

Wild elephant electrocuted

Police said they suspect the owner of the farms of laying live wires around the farm

15,000 Sputnik V vaccines to be delivered to SL from Russia today

200,000 vaccines are expected to be delivered this month, 400,000 next month, 800,000 in July and 1.2 million later

Met Dept. issues red alert for 14 districts over severe lightning

Fairly heavy rainfall of about 150 mm can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces

Sri Lankan expat wins Dh12 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket

He has been a resident of Dubai for the past 10 years staying with his friends while his wife is back home in Sri Lanka with their two children

Pubs, bars, casinos and nightclubs closed from May 1 till further notice

Pubs, bars, casinos and nightclubs will remain closed until further notice under the guidelines issued by the Director General of Health Services on May 1, the Excise Department said.

GMOA proposes home isolation of Asymptomatic patients

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has proposed the government to adopt strategies like home isolation of Asymptomatic patients based on a scientific criteria, increasing PCR testing capacity, zonal lockdowns and providing necessary manpower to the Epidemiology Unit in order to control the current COVID-19 situation in the country.

NMRA awaits WHO emergency listing to consider clearance for Sinopharm vaccine

Newly appointed NMRA Chairman Dr.Rasitha Wijewantha told Daily Mirror his office was awaiting the WHO emergency listing of the vaccine

Current data on COVID-19 cases doesn’t show actual situation: PHIs

Health authorities must take pertinent measures to create a mechanism that would comfortably manipulate the swift release of PCR results

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Sri Lanka next month

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Sri Lanka next month making it the third senior official level visit from China in recent

Ayurvedic hospitals permitted to treat COVID-19 patients: Minister

Permission has been granted allowing Ayurvedic hospitals to treat asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients, Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID-19 Disease Control Minister Sudarshini Fernandopulle said.

Harin thanks for giving him another shot at life

The MP had undergone heart surgery at the Asiri Surgical Hospital in Colombo

Mahindananda, family home quarantined

While issuing a special notice, Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said he and his family have been home quarantined after one of his personal security men tested COVID positive.

Medical specialists warn of potential oxygen crisis

There are two companies that supply oxygen to health care facilities

Hacking into accounts of American citizens Fleeing suspect nabbed at BIA

An individual identified as Anan Merithazan from Trincomalee who attempted to flee to Dubai was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Criminal Investigation Department sleuths over a fraudulent international money transaction to the tune of Rs.26 million, the police said.

Controlling the pandemic should be given priority: SJB

Says to postpone debate on Port City Bill

Opposition Leader announces political truce

We are ready to do our utmost to save the lives of 20 million

Still possible to get infected with coronavirus despite first dose

60 - 65% of the vaccinated people have contracted the virus

Schools should not be opened right now; Medical experts

Children could be more susceptible to this variant than the ‘original’ SARS-CoV2 virus

UNP questions the quarantine packages offered to foreigners

We have seen that quarantine packages have been offered for US $690 and Rs.52, 500

Civil Aviation limits passenger arrivals

All airlines have been informed to limit their passenger intake to Sri Lanka by 75% including crew members for a period of two weeks from today.

Cremation of Covid victims free of charge at local authority crematoriums: Minister

Decision taken in response to a request of Matale Mayor