Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 death toll climbs to 99

Nov 27, 2020 12:02 am

An 80-year-old resident of Bambalapitiya who was receiving treatment at the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital after being identified as a

Defence and Technology ministries come under President’s purview

Nov 27, 2020 12:00 am

In accordance with revision of subjects under Ministries on November 20th, Ministries of Defence and the Technology have been bought

LPL 2020 kicks off in Hambantota

Nov 26, 2020 11:55 pm

Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2020, Sri Lanka’s brand new franchise T20 league, commenced at Sooriyawewa Stadium in Hambantota with

Kollupitiya Crimes OIC dies from sudden illness

Nov 26, 2020 11:53 pm

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Kollupitiya Police Station has passed away from a sudden illness at the Galle

Covid-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka move past 21,000 mark

Nov 25, 2020 11:50 pm

With another uptick in Covid-19 figures observed this evening (20), total infections confirmed in Sri Lanka surpassed the grim

Sanga, Mahela, Herath & Malinga nominated for ICC Awards of the Decade

Nov 25, 2020 11:48 pm

Kumar Sangakkara has been nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ‘ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade’ while fellow Sri Lankan

Updated announcement on isolation orders

Nov 25, 2020 11:46 pm

Several Grama Niladari Divisions in Kalutara and Kandy Districts have been declared as isolated areas with immediate effect.

Russia says Sputnik V virus vaccine is 95% effective

Nov 25, 2020 12:08 am

Russia said Tuesday its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine was 95 percent effective and would be cheaper and easier to store than some alternatives,

Four new Covid-19 deaths take total to 94

Nov 25, 2020 12:05 am

Four new Covid-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed a short while ago.

Northern, Eastern parts of the island to be affected by Cyclone ‘Nivar

Nov 25, 2020 12:02 am

The Cyclonic Storm ‘Nivar’ over southwest Bay of Bengal was located near (10.0N, 83.E) at 8.30 am today (24), 325km to the east

Pillayan granted bail

Nov 24, 2020 11:59 pm

Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) leader and parliamentarian Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias “Pillayan” has been granted

Doctor remanded for shooting student with air-rifle

Nov 23, 2020 11:17 pm

The doctor who was arrested by the Maharagama Police for shooting a school student with an air-rifle has been remanded by the order of

Coronavirus: 204 fresh cases confirmed

Nov 23, 2020 11:11 pm

Fresh COVID-19 positive cases were identified in Sri Lanka as the total number of cases reported from the Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters

UNP requests Ranil to take up National List MP seat

Nov 23, 2020 11:09 pm

A written request has been made by the representatives to the Party Leader requesting him to take up the vacant National List seat at

No truth in reports on temporary closure of Temple Trees

Nov 23, 2020 12:00 am

Secretary to the Prime Minister Rohan Weliwita says that there is no truth in the media reports that the Temple Trees has been temporarily

Moderna to charge $25-$37 for Covid-19 vaccine

Nov 22, 2020 11:57 pm

Moderna will charge governments between $25 and $37 per dose of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, depending on the amount ordered, Chief

Cremation of Covid-19 victims to continue until expert committee submits final report

Nov 22, 2020 11:53 pm

The committee of experts appointed to examine methods for disposal of Covid-19 victims has requested the authorities to continue with

Coronavirus: 175 fresh cases confirmed

Nov 22, 2020 11:51 pm

Fresh COVID-19 positive cases were identified in Sri Lanka as the total number of cases reported from the Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters

Rishad to go to Supreme Court against Kallaru reserve verdict

Nov 22, 2020 12:24 am

MP Rishad Bathiudeen says that he will go to the Supreme Court against the verdict of the Court of Appeal regarding the clearing of the Kallaru

Eight Grama Niladhari divisions in Atulugama isolated

Nov 22, 2020 12:18 am

Health officials announced that 08 Grama Niladhari divisions in Atulugama area have been isolated.