SLFP All Island Working Committee meeting CBK asks Dayasiri why she is not invited

CBK asks Dayasiri to cancel the meeting claiming it was against the party constitution

Wild elephant subjected to gunshot injuries in critical condition

The wild elephant frequenting the reservation of Pinagama tank had received injuries several days ago when a trap gun fired

AstraZeneca vaccines Sri Lanka engages India through diplomatic channel - State Minister

We have not suspended the vaccination drive

PHI of Wariyapola area remanded for accepting a bribe

A Public Health Inspector (PHI) from the Wariyapola area has been arrested and remanded by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court for the alleged dereliction of duty by not instituting actions against a person who used to sell water without installin

Fmr. Dompe PS chairman acquitted from bribery case

The Colombo High Court on Thursday acquitted former Chairman of Dompe Pradeshiya Sabha, Gampaha District SLPP MP Milan Ranjith Jayathilake and one other official, following the withdrawal of the case by the Bribery Commission (B

Man impersonating as President’s Counsel arrested

He had cheated many people and collected money promising them jobs and houses from Government and non-government institutions

Two accused indicted for attempted murder 20-year RI each and ordered to pay Rs.200,000 to victim

Two accused who stood indicted with cutting off an upper limb and a lower limb and causing several other injuries were found guilty of attempted murder and were sentenced to 20-year rigorous imprisonment each and ordered to pay Rs.200,00

SL to receive remaining 500,000 jabs from India by April 10: Army Chief

Delivery of the ordered vaccine consignment had to be postponed since the threat of COVID-19 in India worsened

Brown sugar at Rs.115 a kilo through Sathosa from next Monday

Brown sugar will be issued at Rs.115 a kilo through the state-run Sathosa retail shops next Monday onwards, Trade Minister Bandula

Suspected religious material found at Int’l school in Wellawatta

About 15,000 copies of suspected religious material were found in the warehouse of the school

Two arrested for spreading Wahabism on social media

The suspects were identified as 28 and 29-year-old persons from Kattankudy

Alleged bond scam: Ravi, seven others granted bail

High Court Trial-at-Bar imposed a travel ban on all 8 accused

China renews invitation to SL President

Chinese President Xi Jinping renewed his invitation extended to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to visit China at an early date during a telephone conversation between the two leaders last Monday, the Daily Mirror learns.

COVID situation relatively under control

Health Ministry dismisses false claims on PCR testing in SL

Int’l community has not accused SL of committing war crimes: Mangala

They have only called for an investigation to determine whether such crimes had been committed

Hot weather warning issued to fifteen districts

An extreme caution level heat weather advisory was issued by the Department of Meteorology yesterday for Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Ampara, Moneragala and Hambantota districts.

Sanghanayake, environmentalist Protest against translocating ‘Rambo’

The DWC failure to maintain the two electric fences on the boundary of the National Park has resulted in the elephant roaming into settlements

Leopard caught in snare dies while receiving treatment

A leopard which had been found trapped in a snare at an Estate in Agarapathana died on Wednesday (31) while being treated at the Randenigala Veterinary Hospital, Wildlife officials said.

Sri Lanka, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh to hold joint military exercise

Sri Lanka will take part in a joint military exercise along with India, Bangladesh and Bhutan from April 4 to 12, in the first such multi-nation venture with neighbouring countries.

Ex-ETI Directors released on bail

The suspects had still failed to handover the Forensic Audit report pertaining to the inquiry to the (CID)

Sinopharm vaccines: Expert committee to decide on who should get it

Vaccine will not be given to those below 18 years, pregnant mothers

3000-4000 Chinese nationals live in SL Chinese donation sufficient for 300,000 people

There were only 3000 - 4000 Chinese nationals living in Sri Lanka and one or two percent of vaccines donated by China to Sri Lanka would be used for vaccination of them, a Chinese embassy offic

Covid vaccination suspended Fear of shortage of AstraZeneca for second jab

Confirmation awaited from Serum for second stock

Safeguarding the Sinharaja rainforest UNP will make a written request to UNESCO for help - Dy. Leader

Our exercise will not be a politically motivated one but purely to save the rain forest

Import of 6,000 swords Two special CID teams appointed for the inquiry

The Attorney General’s (AG) Department yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that two special Police teams from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headed by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) had been deployed to investigate the import of 6,000 swords during the period of the Easter Sunday terror attack.

HC case against fmr. Minister Basil Rajapaksa Trial commences on September 27

The Colombo High Court has yesterday decided to commence the trial proceeding on the case filed against former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Director-General of the Divineguma Develo

Committee to probe if political parties named on racial, religious basis

It was decided at the meeting to summon the four parties before the Commission on April 22, 2021

38 deaths, 64 new cancer patients detected daily-Dullas

The health sector in the country is now facing a threat of spreading non-communicable diseases and according to the latest records, 64 cancer patients are being detected and 38 patients lose their lives due to cancer every day, Power Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said.

Oxford researchers release cheap, quick COVID-19 antibody test Prof Malavige among researchers

The test, which spots the presence of virus-fighting antibodies rather than a coronavirus infection, can be adapted to work on blood from a finger prick

CMC to inoculate 4000 Chinese

First jab to be given from Monday