Another MP contracts COVID-19

He becomes the sixth parliamentarian to be infected

MPs show little cooperation to undergo PCR tests

Speaker makes fresh appeal to all MPs to get tested

Talawakelle-Lindula PS Chairman resigns

Says will join hands with SJB leader Sajith Premadasa and contest next PC election

Kebithigollewa Police Sergeant gets three years RI for accepting bribe

The convict was arrested by the Bribery sleuths on May 17, 2013

Jaffna Civil Society Centre demonstrates against TNA, LTTE

The Jaffna Civil Society Centre, a movement headed by Arun Siddharth, demonstrated yesterday criticising the actions of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the LTTE.

SJB working committee appoints new office bearers

MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as party Chairman

Two injured in road accident tested COVID-19 positive

Two persons who were injured in a road accident at Bandawa in Polgahawela were tested COVID-19 positive at the hospital.

Sethsiripaya Stage III construction work commences

Construction works in the government office complex Sethsiripaya Stage III commenced in Battaramulla with Minister of Industries Wimal Weerawansa, State Minister of Urban Development Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, and Secretary to the Ministry Sirinimal Perera as chief guests.

Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters Three member committee appointed to resolve issues: Fisheries Minister

Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda has appointed a three member committee to make recommendations to resolve the problem of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters, a statement said.

Compulsory cremation of COVID-19 bodies cannot continue, say UN experts

274 COVID-19 related deaths reported in SL as of Jan. 21 and all bodies were cremated

Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters Three-member committee appointed to resolve issues: Fisheries Minister

Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda has appointed a three member committee to make recommendations to resolve the problem of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters, a statement said.

UK raises HR concerns with Sri Lanka

UK has raised human rights concerns with Sri Lanka, including forced cremation of COVID-19 victims

‘Country touches high-risk margin’

Epidemiology Unit says the virus is still not emerging from the community

Harin undergoes urine test to disprove adversaries

MP Fernando went live on social media on Saturday taking his urine sample at a hospital

Rumours of PM being critically ill is false: PM’s office

PM is attending to his daily work and will attend a scheduled public event today

SJB members to rejoin UNP: Ruwan

UNP to emerge as a powerful force in the months to come

Officials insist situation under control

There was an increase in the number people traveling around the country during holidays

‘MV Eurosun’ carrying cement runs aground off Trinco

No signs of water seepage or oil spill

State Minister Sudarshani condemns Netizens ridiculing Health Minister on social media

Any person irrespective of their religion, race or political affinity could be infected with the virus

UNHRC session Sri Lanka to canvass support from like-minded countries

Sri Lanka is planning to canvass the support of the like-minded countries to present its case at the next session of the United N

Drug-containing tennis balls land at Kandakadu QC

The tennis balls were found by military and prison personnel providing security at the treatment centre

Over 3,500 arrested during three-hour island-wide operation

About 20,000 police officers were deployed in the operations

Isolation lifted in several areas, and imposed in some others

Over 70 GS divisions remain isolated

Fifty priests undergo PCR tests in Mattakkuliya

The religious house belongs to a minor Christian denomination

UNP new office bearers after assuming duties at Sirikotha

The UNP new office bearers together with Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe pose for a photo after assuming duties at Sirikotha on January 21, 2021. Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Ukrainian tourists clicking shots of Sigiriya frescoes SJB MP calls for police investigations

A youth who was arrested for damaging the ‘Kurutu Gee’ in Sigiriya was sentenced to two years in prison

British High Commissioner joins Environment Ministry to implement project

The project was intended to prevent the on-going destruction of mangroves and to conserve them

SJB will appoint new office bearers for 2021 on January 25 - Nalin Bandara

The working Committee will also decide on holding a celebration in March

Veteran journalist Dr. Edwin Ariyadasa passes away

Mr. Ariyadasa was born in Unawatuna, Galle on December 3, 1922

Cardinal questions Minister over release of 10 copper factory workers

Cardinal Ranjith had raised questions on the transparency behind the release of these workerspositive