Second dose rollout for children from 16-19 kicked off

Children within the age group from 16 to 19 who have completed three months since the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine started to receive their second from today.

Vessel taken into custody with 300kgs of heroin

Six suspects have been arrested along with 300 kilos of heroin in a vessel off the southern coast.

SJB MP Rohini Kaviratne tests Covid positive

Samagi Jana Balawegaya Matale District MP Rohini Kaviratne has tested positive for Covid-19.

No power cuts today, says Gamini Lokuge

Following discussions held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, it has been decided not to impose power cuts today, Minister of Power Gamini Lokuge confirmed to Daily Mirror a short while ago.

Abduction of a youth using a Defender; case against Hirunika fixed for Trial

The case against Colombo district Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra for her alleged involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender was today fixed for trial by Colombo High Court.

Second contempt of court case against Ranjan Ramanayake fixed for March 9

The second rule with contempt of court charges filed against former State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake for allegedly making a derogatory statement regarding the Supreme Court was today fixed for March 9 by Supreme Court.

Fears remain for SL family’s future despite court win over visa in Australia

A Sri Lankan family have been given a boost in their fight to remain in Australia after a federal court ruled a decision to prevent them from applying for further bridging visas was procedurally unfair.

One-hour power cut this evening

A one-hour power cut will be implemented throughout the country today due to insufficient supply of furnace oil and diesel to Sapugaskanda and Kelanitissa Power Stations from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, CEB Engineers’ Union said.

Sri Lanka women’s team qualifies for Commonwealth Games

The Sri Lanka women’s team beat Bangladesh to qualify for the Commonwealth Games 2022 Women’s Twenty20 cricket event.

Central Bank continues to say ‘no’ to IMF prgramme; confident of home-grown fix

Having overcome the first debt hurdle for the year— yet with another US$ 6.0 billion dollars worth of debt waiting to be retired in the next eleven months— Sri Lanka is still showing aversion to seek International Monetary Fund (IMF) support to restore investor confidence and regain capital market access.

National inflation hits fresh high in December amid soaring food prices

Sri Lanka’s headline inflation measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) hit 14 percent in the twelve months to December 2021— touching a fresh high from November’s 11.1 percent—the highest since the officials started compiling the broader index in 2015.

SL wants Japan to be go-between

Sri Lanka is to seek Japanese assistance to resolve some of the issues it is being confronted with at international forums, Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said.

No substandard fuel being distributed: Gammanpila

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila while admitting that there were some concerns on the quality of diesel and petrol sold in the domestic market among motorists, said the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Indian Oil Company (IOC) issue fuel with 100% assurance that petrol and diesel sold by them were not substandard.

Democratic structures, strategic thinking is needed to prevent a dictatorship: Sajith

A common national program based on the five-pillar democratic structure and strategic thinking is what Sri Lanka needs today to overcome the current economic and social crisis, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.

Even lawyers now opine about COVID vaccines: Dr Sudarshini

Various groups including lawyers are now seen expressing viewpoints about COVID vaccines, misleading the general public, State Minister Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle said.

No farewell parties on last day of A/Levels: Exam. Com. Gen.

Examinations Department Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena requested the Advanced Level (A/L) students not to have farewell parties on the final day of the A/L classes.

Power cuts likely from tomorrow: CEBEU

Being unable to provide 180 MW of electricity to the national grid and the furnace oil has been consumed in many power plants, power cuts would come into effect from tomorrow, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) said

Two girls missing while bathing in Weligama beach, two rescued

Two girls aged 12 and 15 have gone missing while two other girls were rescued when they were drowned while bathing in the Weligama beach today.

One killed, 10 injured in bus, tipper collision in Polgahawela

A 35-year-old woman was killed and 10 others were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident at Ratmalgoda in Polgahawela on the Kurunegala-Colombo road this morning.

Digital wallet to be introduced to all citizen: Namal

A digital wallet will be introduced to all citizens after the issuance of the Digital National Identity Card, Minister Namal Rajapaksa said.

Youth slits man’s throat over love affair dispute

A 19-year old youth was arrested after he has slit the throat of another youth following a dispute over a love affair in Kadawatha.

Powercuts highly likely from Tuesday: CEB

There will be no power cuts today, but power will be interrupted from Tuesday due to inadequate fuel supply, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Acting General Superintendent Dr. Susantha Perera said.

236 COVID-positive students sat for exams at special examination centres: Comm. General

Special examination centres were arranged for the grade five scholarship examination for 236 COVID positive students reported across the country, Examinations Department Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena said.

Zoological Gardens DG ’off’ from work for 14 days

Shermila Rajapaksa, Director General (DG) of the National Zoological Gardens is to step away from work for 14 days until a proper investigation is carried out into the unbecoming activities by the Dehiwala Zoo trade unionists.

75 more Omicron cases identified from multiple areas

A total of 75 more cases of Omicron COVID variant have been detected from 78 samples in Sri Lanka.

Man gets jail for justifying Sialkot lynching

A man was sentenced to one-year imprisonment and a fine of Rs10,000 on Friday by the Gujranwala anti-terrorism court for justifying the killing of a Sri Lankan citizen on social media and inciting religious sentiments.

Some parts of SL to face cold weather

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Central and Uva provinces & in Galle, Matara districts during the morning, the Meteorological Department said.

Sri Lankan national who convinced young girls to send lewd images & videos pleads guilty

A Sri Lankan national who convinced young girls to send him lewd images and videos before sending the content to their families and friends has pleaded guilty to all charges.

Issuing one-day certificates put on hold until further notice: Exam. Dept.

The examinations department has decided to suspend the one-day service for issuing examination certificates from Monday (24), until further notice, the Department’s Commissioner General, L.M.D. Dharmasena said.

Mother, daughter burnt to death as house caught fire in Dharmapuram

A woman and her teenage daughter were burnt to death when their house caught fire yesterday evening at Viswamadu in Dharmapuram.