China to donate new seismic stations

The Chinese government has pledged to provide three more fully equipped seismic centres and one of them is to be established at the Western and North-Western Provincial boundaries, the Environment Ministry said.

Cement shortage in the country: Construction Assn.

The country is currently facing an acute shortage of three metric tons of cement for the construction industry, National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL) Chairman Susantha Ranjith Liyanarachchi said.

SL briefs Diplomatic Corps on Current Initiatives ahead of HR Council session

Sri Lanka on Wednesday briefed Diplomatic Corps on the current initiatives taken by the government and to share information on progress related to human rights and reconciliation as part of the continued engagement ahead of the upcoming 49th Session of the Human Rights Council, which will commence in the last week of February, the foreign ministry said.

Refrain from sending children to school if they develop any symptoms: Paediatrician

Paediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital Dr. Channa de Silva said there was no treatment for viral fever and said the best way to keep the children at home and allow them to rest.

CID ordered to surrender mobile phone taken illegally to Court

CID ordered to surrender the mobile phone illegally taken by them from the son of Consumer rights activist and advocator in court on March 10.

Sharp rise in COVID cases; hospitals overcrowding: PHI Union

A sharp increase in COVID-19 cases was being reported daily at present exceeding the hospital capacity, Public Health Inspectors’ Union President Upul Rohana said.

Around 35 COVID-19 cases reported daily within Colombo City

Around 35 COVID-19 cases are being reported daily within the Colombo City and is much better than most of the other areas in the country, Chief Medical Officer Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni said yesterday.

Sri Lanka occupies a central place in India’s foreign policy: Indian HC

Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay said that Sri Lanka occupied a central place in India’s foreign policy and emphasised that millennia-old ties across language, culture, history etc. were the mainstay of the bilateral relationship. The envoy made this comment during a reception at India House to mark India’s 73rd Republic Day.

New health guidelines issued for tourists travelling to SL

The Health Ministry yesterday issued a set of new health guidelines applicable for tourists travelling to Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID exit strategy changed; new guidelines for patients and contacts

The Health Ministry has updated the guidelines on laboratory testing strategy for Covid-19, integrated home-based isolation and management of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients and discharge criteria from treatment facilities.

Osu Sala floods with patients as health workers protest

Rajya Osu Sala (SPC) in Town Hall was flooded with patients yesterday for their medicinal requirements, as groups of health workers representing 16 unions at the Colombo National Hospital, conducted a one-day strike based on several demands.

Colombo, Gampaha identified as COVID hotspots

A drastic rise in the spread of COVID-19 has been noticed in the Gampaha and Colombo districts in recent times, State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics, and COVID-19 Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle said.

Unnecessary fuss over Pushpika and the audio clip: Rosy

Mrs. De Silva’s manager had informed Mrs. Senanayake that she had been placed fourth runner up

Stealing from PM’s account proves a rise in thefts, frauds in SL: JVP

Millions which were in the PM’s account when he was the President, had been robbed by one of his close associates

Ratmalana airport road to be completed in 20 days

Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando has instructed the Director General of the Road Development Auth

Bond scam trial set for April 27

Colombo High Court Trial - at - bar yesterday fixed the trial against former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, Arjun Aloysius a

Covid cases in a week close to 6,000

Highest number of 891 cases reported on Tuesday after two weeks

Sri Lanka to go low on electricity from March, power schedule times likely to be given

With the country running on a very thin power supply with the shortage of fuel created by the forex crisis, sources at the Ceylon Electricity Board said they will be compelled to issue the power supply times to the general public from March, similar to some African countries, if the crisis is not sorted soon. Presently power plants are running on a very thin line with fuel supplied on a very limited basis. This has led to water being curr

Govt. to promote use of bicycles to reduce air pollution: Amaraweera

Govt. spends Rs.103.56 per km for a vehicle due to traffic jams

CEB urges people to limit power usage to ensure uninterrupted supply

“We will take maximum effort to ensure an uninterrupted power supply. Therefore, we request consumers not only to switch off unnecessary bulbs but to restrict the use of even essential bulbs so as to allow other consumers to have an uninterrupted power, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Acting General Manager (GM) Eng. Dr. Rohantha Abeysekara said. He said this while addressing the media after assuming duties as CEB Acting General Manager.

CAA advises gas companies to collect partially used defective gas cylinders from consumers

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) yesterday informed court that it has advised the LPG gas cylinder supplying companies namely Litro Gas and Laugfs Gas Companies to accept partially used defective gas cylinders returned by consumers.

SL addresses drug shortage despite forex crisis

The priority list of drugs was drafted as there was an urgent need of importing multiple drug items with immediate effect

Govt. Declares war on cement black market

It was decided to prepare a list of suppliers and carry out raids

SJB goes to SC against new Tax Bill

Madduma Bandara is seeking a declaration that the bill requires the approval by the people at a Referendum in addition to the 2/3 approval of the Parliament

People are striving for a change today - Ruwan Wijewardene

Whilst stating that people in this country need a change as Sri Lanka has been included among the top 15 nations with the highest food inflation rate, the UNP seniors yesterday told the people to get ready for a change. UNP seniors l

Internal battle puts Wildlife at risk -Probe ordered over harassment of elephant

Wildlife in Sri Lanka is at risk owing to an internal battle with some senior officials even refusing to take instructions from the subject Minister, Daily Mirror learns.

Chinese company takes fight against Sri Lanka to UN

A Chinese company embroiled in a dispute with Sri Lanka over organic fertilizer, has made a formal complaint with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

PM undergoes minor spinal surgery

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa underwent a minor spinal surgery at the Nawaloka Hospital on Monday and is recovering well from the procedure, health sources told Daily Mirror yesterday.

More MPs infected with COVID 19

The total number of Sri Lankan MPs to be infected with COVID 19 since the pandemic hit Sri Lanka has reached 40.

One of PM’s Secretaries sacked after massive financial fraud

One of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Secretaries, who was appointed last year to office, has been sacked from his position for allegedly committing financial fraud amounting to millions of rupees