Govt feels the heat, likely to revert vaccination program back to priority groups

authorities are now in the process of streamlining the entire program

Public overconfident after first dose

The public who obtained the first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine have been urged to exercise caution and not be overconfident.

“Do not lose your vaccination cards” - Health officials urge

Already there have been a couple of cases reported to us where people have lost their cards

Those on immunosuppressive drugs should contact their physicians before anti COVID-19 jabs

The Sri Lanka Society of Nephrology yesterday advised patients who were on immunosuppressive drugs to consult their caring physician over receiving the COVID-19 vaccinations, while the vaccination programm

PCoI probing Easter Sunday Attacks SJB MPs unhappy with report

It had failed to identify as to who masterminded the attack behind the scenes

PCoI probing Easter Sunday Attacks Fails to expose mastermind behind attacks - JVP

While claiming that the final report of the Presidential Commission on the Easter Sunday attacks had not revealed the mastermind behind the attacks, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yester

Lack of accountability for past atrocities in Sri Lanka: US

We encourage the Council to support resolutions at this session addressing issues of concern around the world

Non-consensual sharing of sexual content, is now a lucrative business

Sexual content of Sri Lankan girls, as young as 15 years of age, keeps growing exponentially on the internet, preying on countless victims.

Sudarshani slams top Health Ministry officials

Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID-19 Disease Control Minister Sudarshani Fernandopulle yesterday slammed Health Ministry officials over certain arbitrary decisions taken by them regarding the vacc

Prisons Department introduces Pre-Book Visit

The Prisons Department has introduced an online facility for prison visits, which enables relatives of inmates even to have a video chat with inmates. The on

Pakistani PM arrives

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday arrived in the country for a two-day official visit on the invitation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. He was received at the Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) by the Prime Minister. The Pakistani Premier was given an impressive red carpet welcome, guard of honour and a 21-gun salute.

Vaccines do not include a slight amount of COVID-19; rest required after inoculation

Those on immunosuppressive medication should consult their doctor before the jabs

Vandals uproot 1,000 mangrove saplings overnight

More than 1,000 mangrove saplings planted in an area of 40 acres in the Anavilundawa Ramsar Wet Land had been uprooted and destroyed on Monday night.

Cabinet Decisions

February 24

SL to vaccinate 14mn of total population

The government is also to enter into an agreement between AstraZnera institute in Britain

Ranjan’s appeal against verdict of Highest Court not valid: Speaker

The Appeal Court has not accepted the appeal filed by Mr. Ramanayake

Pakistan a close, genuine friend - PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa who called Pakistan a close and genuine friend said he discussed with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan about the enhancement of bilateral coopera

Govt. to remove restrictions on vehicle imports: State Minister Cabraal

Government will focus on granting concessions to vehicle importers as well

‘CB bond scam investigations unsatisfactory’

Investigation into the bond scam had not been completed

President, PM inoculated against Covid-19

India is opposed to the involvement of a Chinese company citing security concerns

Vaccine is the only weapon: SLMA

Covid jab adequately covers new mutants

Dinesh calls on member states to reject the resolution

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardane, in his statement to the UNHRC yesterday, called for the member states to reject the resolution sought to be moved against Sri Lanka by the elements working against its interests. In his address, he said the need of the hour, in the face of an unprecedented pandemic is solidarity rather than rancour and acrimony arising from divisions within this council.

Sri Lanka puts Sinopharm on hold

Dependency now on AstraZeneca

Imran Khan offers to help SL get trade connectivity to Central Asia through CPEC

Our trading ties mean the two countries will get together

Draft resolution on Sri Lanka tabled in Geneva

All resolutions will be considered on March 22 and 23

18 countries pledge to speak on behalf of SL at UNHRC

India is opposed to the involvement of a Chinese company citing security concerns

Opposition causes commotion raising issue of Ranjan MP

Commotion reigned in Parliament yesterday when certain SJB MPs jumped to the well of the House to stage a protest calling the Speaker to allow MP Rajan Ramanayake who has been convict

Six centres in Colombo as vaccinations roll out into public

The medical team of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) in collaboration with the Health Ministry, have set up six vaccination centres in Colombo for the public to receive the anti COVID-19 jabs which rolled out into the public from early last week.

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from Serum Institute of India SL to receive 500,000 doses by Thursday

Sri Lanka will receive a dispatch of 500,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from Serum Institute of India by Thursday, a Minister said. Minister of Primary Healthcare, Pandemic and Covid-19 Prevention Dr. Sudharshani Fernandopulle told Daily Mirror each dos

US jails lobbying agent Zuberi recruited by Sri Lanka   Sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for falsifying records

Sri Lanka wired $6.5 million to Zuberi