Police launch month-long Op. to nab road traffic violators

Breathalyser devices provided to Police officers across the country

Red alert warning by Dept. of meteorology for 10 Districts

10 districts including Kurunegala, Kandy, Gampaha, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara have been alerted over the weather conditions

Controversy surrounds Sinopharm deal

NMRA says registration waived off due to insufficient data available

Both doses from same COVID vaccine for optimal results

People will have to get both the doses from the same COVID-19 vaccine for optimal results because different vacci

CID to probe statement made by MP Nalin Bandara on SIS Director

MP Bandara alleged Sallay met Zahran Hashim

Destruction of forests and water ways of Sri Lanka by private companies SJB will raise questions in Parliament soon - Opposition Leader

These companies are actually engaged in various rackets

Sacred Monument from Seetha Amman Temple N’Eliya to Ram Mandir, India

It was handed over by MP V. Radhakrishnan, Trustee, Seetha Amman Temple, N’Eliya, Mr. S. Sundaralingam, Trustee, Mayurapathi Amman Temple, Colombo 06 and Mr. E. Muthukrishnan

Upward trend in number of leprosy patents in SL

Health authorities have expressed concern about the increasing rate of Leprosy patients in the country.

Payment of salaries to Zahran MR should be questioned first-Bimal

This businessman was conferred with various awards and honorary titles by various ministers

SL looks forward to closer ties with B’desh - PM in Dhaka

Sri Lanka had taken note of giant strides made by that country in the agriculture sector

Upcoming festive season Health guidelines to be issued soon- DGHS

The health guidelines to be observed by people during the upcoming Sinhala - Hindu New Year season would be issued in th

Bribery Case HC acquits Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena

Lawyers representing the Bribery Commission informed the Court that the case would not proceed further

Two suspects arrested with stock of illicit timber

The stock contained 93 logs of valuable timber including satinwood and teak

17-year-old woman allegedly killed her day old infant

The suspect woman who delivered the child in her house had killed and buried the infant

Extremism in the country Could not accept that ‘Thowheed’ or ‘Thowheed ideology’ is at the core - Fmr. MP Zuhair

There had been differences of opinion within the Muslim community on methodology and ritualistic practices at different times

Case against fmr. State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran CID seeks AG’s advice

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that it has sought the advice of the Attorney General (AG) on the legal action to be take against former State Minister Vijayakala Maheswa

Angunukolapelessa Prison Cigarettes, mobile phones hidden in log

These items were found from the lorry of the person who supplies firewood to the Prison

The problem of cost of living The only answer is to increase production- President

Prices could only be regulated by reducing taxes

Court of Appeal extends order issued on Ranjan’s Parliamentary seat

The Court of Appeal yesterday extended the order issued to the Secretary General of Parliament not to take any action ov

Archaeologists uncover host of artefacts in Galle

Archaeologists have discovered a host of artefacts that dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries during the on going conserv

Rajitha and Chathura Senaratne to be questioned over false abduction claim by journalist

Siyarata web ‘journalist’ arrested for making false complaint

Job losses during Covid: Private sector employees requested to contact Labour Dept.

Labour Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday requested private sector employees who lost their jobs during the Covid pan

SJB against Indian influence in Lankan politics

Sri Lankan government should not allow any foreign country to control politics of this country

Silent protest against deforestation

The Socialist Youth Union yesterday organized a silent protest against deforestation. The protest was held opposite the Colo

Two PS members arrested over assault in two separate incidents One remanded till April 1

Police arrested two Pradeshiya Sabha members in two separate incidents and are on the look out for another Prad

No issue in allowing private sector to import COVID vaccines: PHIs

But must be properly monitored by the NMRA

Vaccinated returnees exempted from mandatory 14-day quarantine

The Health Ministry, yesterday said returnees who have received both the doses of the anti-COVID-19 vaccina

Not practical to lockdown country during festive season - PHIs

While saying it is the sole responsibility of the people to adhere to health rules during the upcoming festive season to prevent any possible cluster from emerging, the Public Health Inspectors Union pointed out that it was not practical to go for a full lockdown during the upcoming season.

Central Bank bond scam Ravi and 8 others remanded till March 23

AG Dappula de Livera yesterday filed indictments at the Colombo Special High Court Trial-at-Bar against former Minister Ravi Karunanayaka and eight others

PM reveals two unforgettable incidents of 1996 World Cup

Says former cricketers became legends due to disciplined playing and team spirit