Take over Malwana mansion; bring back millions disclosed by Pandora Papers: Anura tells Govt.

The Government should take over unclaimed Malwana mansion, money disclosed by Pandora Papers and money defrauded through airbus deal just as the Finance Minister proposed to transfer Rs. 8.5 billion earned by Perpetual Treasuries Limited in Central Bank Bond scam to the Treasury, National Peoples’ Power (NPP) MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Sri Lankan woman, mother and two children killed in Bexleyheath fire

A Sri Lankan woman, her mother and two young children have died in a house fire in Bexleyheath, England.

Explosion reported at McDonald's at Cinnamon Gardens building

An explosion has taken place at a building at Cinnamon Gardens on Reid Avenue, Colombo 7, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Common Opposition alliance will be in place next year: Ruwan

A common opposition alliance will be in place next year as there will be a political turnaround, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Austria imposes full lockdown, Germany may follow as COVID grips Europe

Austria will become the first country in western Europe to reimpose a full COVID-19 lockdown, it said on Friday as neighbouring Germany warned it may follow suit, sending shivers through financial markets worried about the economic fallout.

Kamala Harris in charge of the US while Biden goes under anesthesia

US Vice President Kamala Harris will be in charge of the country for a brief period on Friday morning when President Joe Biden goes under anesthesia for a colonoscopy being conducted as part of his annual physical.

No illegal arrest of intelligence officers at Millennium City: SF

There was no illegal arrest of intelligence officers at the Millennium City, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka told Parliament today.

SL Deputy High Commissioner seeks goodwill and connectivity with Tamil Nadu

Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka for Southern India Dr. D. Venkateshwaran, paid a courtesy call on Governor of Tamil Nadu  R. N. Ravi, at the Raj Bhavan and discussed building up goodwill and increased connectivity between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu.

Third dose rollout for those above 20 with comorbidities to commence tomorrow

The fully vaccinated immunocompromised and highly vulnerable comorbid individuals to get Pfizer as their third dose from tomorrow (20), the Health Ministry said.

Pfizer may be harmful; import other vaccines: Prof. Tissa Vitharana

Virology expert Parliamentarian Prof. Tissa Vitharana today requested the Government to reduce importing Pfizer vaccine and focus more on other vaccines saying that Pfizer vaccine could be harmful to people.

Over 800,000 LP gas cylinders to be released this week: LITRO Head

More than 800,000 gas cylinders will be released into the market this week to meet the heavy demand for gas, Sales and Marketing/Corporate Affairs of Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. Director Janaka Pathirathna said.

Health DG’s approval mandatory for closure of school

The approval for final decision with regards to closure of a school due to a COVID related issue, should be obtained from Director General of Health Services.

Vistara Airlines resumes New Delhi-Colombo flights

Vistara Airlines resumed its flight operations to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from New Delhi today after temporarily halting its services due to the global COVID pandemic, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited Marketing and Corporate Communications Department said.

Former Govt. intentionally postponed PC polls: GL

Claiming that the previous Government intentionally and tactfully postponed the Provincial Council election, Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris said today the Government was trying its best to pass new laws required to conduct PC polls soon.

Exceeding cabinet of Ministers contrary to constitutional provisions: Engineer challenges legality of Cabinet

An engineer today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court challenging the legality of the incumbent Cabinet as it has reached its threshold of 30 cabinet of Ministers, as mandated in Article 47 (1)(a) of the Constitution.

No injustice to consumers due to removal of price control: Minister

While asserting that no injustice has been done to the consumers due to the removal of control price on essential commodities, Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said today that the prices of several items have come down after the removal of price control.

Another Delta sub lineage detected in Sri Lanka

Another sub lineage of Delta variant has been detected in Sri Lanka, Director of the Department of Immunology & Molecular Medicine at Sri Jayewardenepura Dr. Chandima Jeewandara said today.

COVID-19: ’’Ball is now in your court’’, Health Minister tells people

While saying that the Government has done its best having taken steps to combat COVID-19, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said it is the people who should do the rest

Perform PCR tests on SJB MPs to ensure safety of all MPs: Prasanna

Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunge today requested that all SJB MPs be subject to PCR tests to ensure safety of other MPs in the House.

Parliament to felicitate Yohani on Nov. 23

Parliament is to felicitate singer Yohani De Silva who had won international fame for her song ’Meneki mage hithe’ recently.

Govt. extends 10 month nutrition package up to 24 months for pregnant mothers: Amaraweera

The government has decided to extend the Rs. 10,000 nutrition package provided for 10 months to 24 months to improve the nutritional status of pregnant mothers in our country, the Environment Minister said.

Some public reps don’t use state funds; but not even to build culverts: Amaraweera

The government provides money to every public representative to serve the public, but it is not used to build at least culverts, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Kalu Sagara’s accomplice ’Army Amila’ wanted over multiple murders arrested in Tangalle

The Special Task Force of Police (STF) has arrested a wanted criminal known as ’ Army Amila’, an accomplice of leading organized criminal ’Kalu Sagara’ who is currently operating from overseas.

Exams Dept. to conduct driving licence test: DMT head

The written examination for obtaining driving licenses is to be conducted by the Examinations Department soon, the Motor Traffic Department (DMT) said.

Ban liquor quarter bottles permanently: NATA urges

The National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) urged the complete ban on pocket size quarter liquor bottles, saying a growing public opinion points out the item is causing major health and environmental hazards.

Showery condition to subside gradually from today: Met Dept.

The showery condition is expected to subside and a depression centered in the north-east of Sri Lanka at the Bay of Bengal is moving northwestwards and will reach southern part of Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining Northern areas of Tamil Nadu coasts today, the Meteorology Department said.

Reckless behaviour could lead to school closure, lockdown during Christmas: PHIU

If people do not adhere to health guidelines during this long weekend, we would have to take the country to another lockdown during the upcoming Christmas season, Public Health Inspectors (PHI) Union President Upul Rohana said.

No fuel scarcity in the country: CPSTL Chairman

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal Ltd (CPSTL) Chairman M. Uvais Mohamed requested motorists not to panic to fill their vehicle tanks by waiting in long queues at filling stations.

Clusters found in five districts; things could go from bad to worse, warns Health DG

COVID clusters have been identified in five districts in the country, Director General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardena said.

General Mahesh Senanayake inducted into US Army Command Hall of Fame

Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake has been inducted into the United States Army Command and General Staff College International Hall of Fame.