Floral tribute to father of the nation

Late Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation, was offered floral tribute at his statue at the Independence Square yesterday to mark the 73rd Independence Day celebrations. Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister Gamini Lokuge, Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, UNP General Secretary Palitha Ranga Bandara Colom

No need to amend national flag

There is no need to amend the national flag which we inherited together with our Independence, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Dr. Neville Fernando dies of COVID-19

Dr. Neville Fernando, the owner of Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the IDH for COVID-19 has died from the virus yesterday afternoon.

Work towards defeating UNHRC resolution through diplomatic means

Better to forget the past and pardon everyone who had done wrong during the war

18 journalists assigned for Independence Day celebrations test COVID-19 positive

Around 200 journalists from print and electronic media were tested

Seven more succumb to COVID-19; death toll climbs to 339

Seven more COVID-19 deaths were reported today increasing the death toll in the country to 339, the Government Information Department said.

129 Lankan fugitives on INTERPOL red notice list

‘Kimbula Ele Guna’ who was arrested in India also to be brought here

Fulfilling expectations of Tamil community is in Sri Lanka’s own interest – S. Jaishankar

Reiterates India’s support for the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka

Covid vaccine: Kohona liaising with 2 Chinese firms

Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha Kohona said he had been liaising closely with two Chinese vaccine producing companies – Sinopharm and Sinovac- the Chinese Foreign Ministry and th

PC arrested for robbing fowl

Suspect PC who attended a party with some of his friends had gone with one of them to the poultry farm and asked for two chickens

Japan regrets Sri Lanka scrapping 2019 deal with New Delhi, Tokyo

In 2019, India, Japan and Sri Lanka signed a trilateral Memorandum of Cooperation for development of the terminal

I am not sidelined but decided to function low-key”

President would have chosen competent officers who were in the military

Positive response from UNPers: SJB

“We have also managed to attract 90 per cent of the voters who have previously voted for the UNP,”

Only mild effects seen

Co- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Ramesh Pathirana said it was common that a mild fever, body pain and a headache could be experienced when a vaccine was administered and no one must worry about these symptoms as they go away in a few hours.

Colombo Mayor says random COVID-19 tests will continue at least till all vaccinated

Over 1,000 PCR, Rapid Antigen tests conducted in Colombo daily

25 health workers hospitalised after being vaccinated

At least 25 health workers, who were administered with the COVISHIELD vaccine at the Badulla General Hospital

Covid-19 vaccination Complaints of temporary complications noted: GMOA

Several persons reported with mild fever, joint pains whereas some with abdominal cramps, vomiting,

First SL Doctor dies of Covid-19

Admitted to the IDH in Colombo due to COVID-19 infection while working at the Ragama Hospital, later transferred to Karapitiya

Ranjan Ramanayake files motion in SC

Mr. Ramanayake who filed the motion further requested to file a revision application regarding the verdict.

US, Sri Lanka discuss human rights issue

The United States and Sri Lanka have had talks on the human rights issue and other related matters.

Cabinet Decisions

To cater to the present need of 700 Railway Passenger carriages, the Government today approved the manufacturing of 100 carriages with private sector participation.

Drug lord ‘Kimbula Ela Guna’, his son arrested in Chennai

A large scale drug dealer cum underworld gangster Sinnaiah Gunasekaran alias ‘Kimbula Ela Guna’ and his son ‘Bumba’have been arrested in Chennai, India, Public Security Minister Sarath We

Dr. Neville Fernando tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to ICU

Dr. Neville Fernando, the owner of Neville Fernando Hospital was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the IDH yesterday after coronavirus symptoms worsened.

Sri Lanka seeks negotiated settlement with India

Sri Lanka seeks negotiated settlement with India

Highest COVID-19 cases reported last month

6,236 infected cases were identified in the Colombo District alone.

ECT to be operated 100% by SLPA: PM stresses

The ECT will neither be sold to any country nor handed over to any country for administration

Moves to amend Lion in National flag

Anthem only in Sinhala at Independence Day event

Govt decides to develop West Terminal with an investor

This decision was made by the Government as India had not agreed to the conditions laid down by the Sri Lankan Government

PCoI into Easter Sunday attacks Report handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The first and second interim reports were handed over to the President on December 20, 2019 and on March 02, 2020

Talks with India and Japan on developing Eastern Terminal Former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe reveals details of arrangement

India wanted the Eastern Terminal of the Colombo Port. Our Govt. informed that SL cannot do it