Security on high alert in Tamil Nadu after receiving infiltration threats from Sri Lanka - report

Jun 14, 2021 12:19 pm

The Tamil Nadu state police and Central intelligence agencies have stepped up vigil after threats of an armed group trying to

Construction of Central Expressway in Gampaha paused

Jun 13, 2021 11:23 pm

The construction work on the Central Expressway in the Gampaha District will be temporarily suspended, said Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga.

Gammanpila to address criticisms over fuel price hike

Jun 13, 2021 06:05 pm

Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila says he will respond to the criticisms and the call to resign over the recent fuel price hike

Daughter of ‘Thel Bala’ arrested with drugs

Jun 13, 2021 01:39 pm

The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested an individual in connection to drug-related offenses at the Grandpass area yesterday (June 12).

63 more COVID-19 deaths pushes toll to 2,136

Jun 13, 2021 12:34 pm

The Director-General of Health Services confirmed that Sri Lanka has reported 63 more deaths related to the COVID-19

SLPP calls energy minister to resign over fuel price hike

Jun 12, 2021 10:55 pm

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) says that the Minister of Energy must step down from his post over the increase in fuel prices.

Sri Lanka registers 62 more COVID deaths

Jun 12, 2021 11:51 am

Sri Lanka on Friday (June 11) registered 62 more victims of COVID-19, the Director-General of Health Services.

CEYPETCO fuel prices hiked from midnight today

Jun 11, 2021 10:54 pm

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has decided to increase fuel prices with effect from midnight today (June 11), the Ministry of Energy says.

Islandwide travel restrictions extended until June 21

Jun 11, 2021 10:51 pm

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that a decision has been taken to further extend the islandwide travel restrictions until June 21 (Monday).

Health trade unions resort to token strike

Jun 11, 2021 11:10 am

The All Ceylon Health Trade Union Federation has withdrawn from their duties effective from 7.00 am until 12.00 noon today (June 11).

President instructs to order sufficient vaccine stocks for third dose if needed

Jun 10, 2021 11:13 pm

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed officials to order necessary COVID vaccine stocks immediately if a third dose is also

2,715 coronavirus cases confirmed within today

Jun 10, 2021 11:07 pm

The Ministry of Health says that another 573 persons have tested positive for coronavirus, increasing today’s tally of new Covid-19 cases to 2,715.

No decision to extend travel restrictions - Army Commander

Jun 10, 2021 11:01 pm

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that no decision has been taken so far to extend the islandwide travel restrictions

South African woman gives birth to ten babies breaking world record

Jun 10, 2021 02:27 pm

A South African woman has given birth to 10 babies, breaking the World Record held by Malian woman Halima Cisse who gave birth

COVID-19: Highly transmissible Alpha variant reported from multiple areas

Jun 10, 2021 12:17 pm

Patients with an infection of the highly transmissible B.1.1.7 (Alpha) UK variant of the coronavirus have been reported from multiple areas of the island.

Top health officials of Galle District transferred over vaccine controversy

Jun 09, 2021 11:21 pm

The Regional Director of Health Services and the Regional Epidemiologist of Galle District have been demoted and transferred over the incident

Vaccinating pregnant women against COVID commences

Jun 09, 2021 03:03 pm

The administration of the Sinopharm vaccine to pregnant women commenced at the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office in Piliyandala this morning (June 09).

Sri Lanka announces national squad for England T20I and ODI series

Jun 08, 2021 10:50 pm

The Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced the 24-member national squad to take part in the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2021.

Essential food items confiscated at port to be sold via Sathosa

Jun 08, 2021 02:32 pm

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to sell the essential food items which are not released from the port or are confiscated by the

Inclement weather claims 19 lives

Jun 07, 2021 09:52 pm

The adverse weather prevailing on the island has claimed a total of 19 deaths so far, the Disaster Management Center confirmed.