Discussions underway to form broad alliance of opposition parties - UNP Deputy Leader

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Discussions are underway for the formation of a broad alliance of opposition parties to take on the Government whose popularity is on the wane, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today, when he met party activists of the Gamapaha District at Sirikotha.

683 more test positive for Covid-19

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The total Covid-19 cases in the Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters climbed to 47,810 with 683 more fresh positive cases being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

Saudi Arabia to open caregiving sector for Sri Lankans

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The mega recruiting companies in Saudi Arabia such as‘Tamakeen’who are specialized in caregiving and nursing sectors have agreed to recruit Sri Lankan caregivers to be employed there, Charge d’Affairs of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh Madhuka Wickramarachchi said.

Grade five scholarship exam: Cut-off marks released

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The Education Ministry today released the cut-off marks for the enrolment of students into Grade six next year, based on the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2020.

Four more COVID-19 deaths reported

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Four more persons succumbed to COVID-19 increasing the death toll to 255, the Government Information Department said.

Four years prison term for Ranjan violates ICCPR: AHRC

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The four years imprisonment given to MP Ranjan Ramanayake for contempt of the court violated the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) said.

Two brides, four others hospitalized for allergy during bridal dressing at beauty parlour

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Six people, including two brides, have been hospitalized due to an allergy during a bridal dressing at a beauty parlour in Mirigama this evening, Police said.

Several GN Divisions in Eheliyagoda released from isolation

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The isolation status of five Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions in Eheliyagoda is to be lifted at 5 am tomorrow morning, the Government Information Department said.

512 more Covid-19 recoveries reported

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A total of 512 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 44,259, the Health Ministry said.

No community spread yet, says Epidemiology Chief

8 hours ago - 15     - 1797

Sri Lanka has not yet reached the community transmission level though COVID-19 cases reported from different parts of the country, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today.

Fmr ETI Finance directors released on bail

9 hours ago - 3     - 1014

Former Directors of ETI Finance Ltd Jeewaka Edirisinghe, Asanka Edirisinghe, Nalaka Edirisinghe and Deepa Edirisinghe were released on bail today.

Two hotel staffers where England team stays test COVID-19 positive

15 Jan 2021 - 4     - 3118

Two employees of a tourist hotel in Dadalla, Galle, where the English cricketers are staying during the first test match between the two countries at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, have been tested positive with COVID-19.

Park & Ride...

15 Jan 2021 - 5     - 2420

The Park & Ride bus service was launched today by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center in Kottawa. Pix by President’s Media Division

President launches ’’Park & Ride ”bus service

15 Jan 2021 - 3     - 2286

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa today inaugurated the first phase of the Park & Ride bus service at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center in Kottawa.

55 workers at Meegoda factory contract Covid-19

15 Jan 2021 - 0     - 1449

At least 55 persons who were working in a factory warehouse in Meegoda have tested positive for Covid-19, said Homagama Medical Officer of Health, Jagath Kumara.

PCR test on MPs:

15 MPs confirmed negative to Covid-19

15 Jan 2021 - 5     - 939

All the MPs who were subjected to PCR tests on Wednesday (15) have tested negative to Covid-19, Parliament sources said.

Four including MP’s son arrested over alleged assault

15 Jan 2021 - 5     - 2870

Four persons including the son of former state minister and Samagi Jana Balawegaya Hambantota District Parliamentarian Dilip Wedaarachchi have been arrested for having assaulted a couple following an argument over an accident in Maharagama, police said.

Special Operation to nab corrupt cops

15 Jan 2021 - 14     - 920

A special operation is in place within the Police department in order to apprehend indisciplined and corrupt police officers, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Bus driver arrested with 18 kgs of ice in Kosgoda

15 Jan 2021 - 2     - 637

A 27-year-old bus driver was arrested with 18 kgs of ice drugs or methamphetamine during a raid conducted by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) at Hegalla in Kosgoda this morning.

India to donate Covid-19 vaccines

15 Jan 2021 - 14     - 3125

India will donate a consignment of Covid-19 vaccines being manufactured there by the end of this month as a gesture of goodwill between the two countries, a Minister said.

Joint Commission talks ahead of Geneva session

EU to raise concerns with Sri Lanka

15 Jan 2021 - 4     - 2358

The European Union (EU) is to raise concerns with Sri Lanka on human rights and other matters at a joint commission meeting later this month.

Four more die of Covid-19

14 Jan 2021 - 1     - 1402

Four more Covid-19 related deaths were reported today increasing the death toll to 251, the Government Information Department said.

SAITM building & land advertised for sale

14 Jan 2021 - 21     - 3910

The management of the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) in Malabe has posted an advertisement on a website under the Commercial Property section yesterday (13) to sell its building and the land for a value of Rs. 3.5 billion.

670 more test positive for Covid-19

14 Jan 2021 - 1     - 527

The total Covid-19 cases in the Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters climbed to 47,127 with 670 more fresh positive cases being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

Dr. Padeniya under self-quarantine

14 Jan 2021 - 11     - 2837

GMOA Chairman Dr. Anurudda Padeniya, who was not at his residence to be placed under quarantine, will move for self-quarantine, Kelaniya Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chandima Wickramage said.

Southeast Asia’s largest tyre plant

14 Jan 2021 - 8     - 4905

Southeast Asia’s largest tyre manufacturing facility located at Wagawatta in Horana, was declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

NCPA hunts suspect over sexual abuse of a girl child

14 Jan 2021 - 4     - 2276

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has launched an investigation to locate a suspect who had allegedly abducted and sexually abused a 13-year-old girl.

SL more likely to get Indian vaccine: Epidemiology Chief

14 Jan 2021 - 8     - 1791

There is a distinct possibility that Sri Lanka would import the vaccine that is produced in India against COVID-19 virus, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today while addressing the media.

Ranjan reaped what he sowed- Prasanna Ranatunga

14 Jan 2021 - 7     - 2037

Asserting that the government does not indulge in vindictive politics, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that the imprisonment of Ranjan Ramanayake was a result of his unguarded mouth.

PHIs unable to trace Dr. Padeniya to place him under quarantine

14 Jan 2021 - 10     - 4250

The Public Health Inspectors have been unable to contact GMOA Head Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya as of this evening to place him under quarantine after one of the doctors who had attended a party hosted by Dr. Padeniya at his residence in Kelaniya contracted Covid-19.