Port City will have more powers than Prabhakaran – Ranil

Concerns that the Port City will be used to illegally monitor the Colombo Port

Organising of Spring Festival in N’Eliya by Mayor Central Province Governor orders immediate investigations

Central Province Governor Lalith U. Gamage said yesterday he ordered the provincial authorities to conduct investigations into the organising of the spring festival in Nuwara-Eliya by its Mayor Chandana Lal Karunaratne despite Covid-1

Chief Opposition Whip writes to President of the Sri Lanka Catholic Bishops’ Conference Lakshman Kiriella seeks a meeting of SJB MPs with the Bishops

Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella in a letter addressed to President of the Sri Lanka Catholic Bishops’ Conference Bishop Winston Fernando has sought a meeting of SJB (Samagi Jana Balawegaya) MPs with the Bishops to pr

Sabotaged by many during previous regime It is Maithripala Sirisena who helped me - Sajith

He said he is positioned differently in politics today as the leader of the main political force which is alternative to the government

Schools in WP, NWP closed till Friday: Edu. Minister

“No decision was taken regarding the schools operating in other Provinces. We will let you know immediately if there is a change”

Oxygen availability in hospitals assessed

The two main suppliers of oxygen in Sri Lanka say that they have adequate stocks to meet the current demand

Those vaccinated with first dose hardly infected with new strain - Health Experts

No complicated disease reported among those vaccinated

Met Dept.forecasts unfavourable weather conditions

People were asked to take precautions against lightning

12 arrested with drugs at a birthday party thrown by mother

The 41-year-old teacher, another female and 12 male youths aged between 18 and 26 were arrested

Operation of public service Public Admin. Ministry to re-introduce ‘work from home facility’

The heads of government institutions will have the discretion to decide on staff attendance

Several areas in Gampaha, Kalutara, Trincomalee districts isolated

Steps would be taken to isolate areas where a fair number of COVID-19 cases were identified

Virus spreading in SL not Indian variant, initial study reveals

Fundamental findings had shown that the virus being spread in the country had been subjected to a mutation and could even be a new variant

Transfer of high profile criminals to Boossa prison 30 more, including ‘Barrel Sanka’ to be transferred

High-tech monitoring equipment has been set up at the Boossa Prison

As COVID-19 worsens in India Douglas requests Navy to tighten mid sea borders

Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda has requested the Sri Lanka Navy to heighten its vigilance along the borders, in the mid seas to prevent Indian fishermen from coming into local waters at a time when a mutated version of the COVID-19 was rapidly spreading in several Indian states including Southern India.

Int’l School teacher throws ‘drug’ party for son

The 41-year-old teacher, another female and 12 youth aged between 18 and 26 were arrested

some players test positive Roayal-Thomian big match postponed

Big match was scheduled for May 6, 7 and 8 in Hambantota

Numerous Covid-19 clusters emerging in the country

The cases could be traced back to their contacts

Police conduct awareness programme on wearing face masks

A public awareness programme on the importance of wearing face masks to protect themselves from deadly COVID 19 was conducted by the police yesterday in various parts of the country. Picture shows a police officer attached to the Kollupitiya P

Ranil warns Sri Lanka will be blacklisted if Port City Bill enacted

The Port City Economic Commission Bill had proposed wide powers to the commission that will administer the offshore city

Easter Sunday attacks Govt. should obtain foreign experts to carryout proper probe: SJB

MP Harin Fernando revealed in Parliament about a small Zahran who had come from abroad

Hospital attendant who posed as a doctor!

There is a hospital attendant who has made it a habit to return home after work drunk and act as a Doctor of Medicine. As a result, the young men in the village have begun calling him’ ‘dostara aiya’.

SLFP to contest under Hand symbol for future elections

If and when the party forms a coalition with any other political party in future, the SLFP must lead the coalition

Port City Commission should include key government officials

He said it would be advisable to include four ex-officio members leaving room for the remaining three to be appointed by the president

Dengue on the rise again

The Western Province recorded a total number of 1,743 dengue cases

Weligama UC member makes Police complaint over death threat

The member of the Urban Council who represent the ruling party should have commented about my post without threatening me

Despite current COVID-19 situation Airport operations and tourist arrivals to continue: Minister

Restricting tourist arrivals would affect the country’s economy

Western Province and Kurunegala top list in COVID-19 cases

​The COVID-19 cases in the Colombo, Kalutara and Gampaha in the Western Province and the Kurunegala District continue to increase

Schools in Trinco education zone closed

The schools in Trinco education zone will be closed indefinitely as a measure for the prevention of further spread of Covid--19, sources said.

SL College of Paediatricians calls for temporary school closure

Immediate action in closing all schools would save many lives and save our resources rather than waiting till it is too late to take such action

Travel advisories issued on Sri Lanka

US, UK, and Australia are among the countries that issued updated travel advisories on Sri Lanka