Police face violence to arrest youth with drugs

Nine persons including three women have been arrested for assaulting and obstructing the duties of police officers who had arrested an 18-year-old youth with heroin in Kahatagasdigiya.

Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi survives Baghdad ’assassination attempt’

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has said he escaped unhurt after an attack on his home in the capital Baghdad.

Will definitely make revolutionary changes pledged by “Vistas of Prosperity”: Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stressed that the revolutionary changes mentioned in the “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” policy statement will definitely be made.

Huge sum of money will be allocated for the forthcoming budget: GL

A large sum of money will be allocated for the forthcoming budget for infrastructure development and upliftment of public livelihoods, Foreign Minister G.L Peiris said.

Over 1,000 suspects arrested in special raid in WP

A total of 1,019 persons were arrested in a special crimes prevention operation conducted in the Western Province on Saturday.

Automatic Super 12 qualifiers for T20 World Cup 2022 confirmed, WI and SL to compete in first round

The automatic qualifiers for the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 have been confirmed, following West Indies’ loss to Australia in their final match of this year’s edition.

617 fresh COVID-19 cases reported today

A total of 617 more COVID-19 patients have been detected within today,the Government Information Department said.

Red alert issued over 18 districts: Met.Dept

A red alert has been issued for 18 districts within the next 24-hours as heavy rains of more than 100mm was expected, the Metrology Department said.

92 people dead after an oil tanker exploded near Sierra Leone’s capital

At least ninety-two people were killed and over 100 wounded in the capital of Sierra Leone on Friday when a fuel tanker exploded following a collision, the central morgue and local authorities said.

Effectiveness of three COVID vaccines on the wane

The protection against any COVID-19 infection has declined for all PfizerBioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, State Minister said based on US latest study.

Tight restrictions to be imposed again?

With the general public ignoring all health guidelines despite constant warnings, authorities could be compelled to impose tougher restrictions in the future, Director General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardena said.

Pfizer Vaccine only for kids between 16-19 years, pre-booking advised: LRH

The Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) administration has strictly advised in making pre-bookings to get the COVID vaccine for children between 16 and 19 years of age

Govt.’s popularity fast diminishing as never before: NPP

Claiming that the popularity of the government was fast diminishing as never before, the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) said today the government was using various ploys to divert the people’s attention from burning issues.

Special Operation in WP found buses, shops violating health guidelines

A total of 362 bus operators and owners of 504 shops in the Western Province have been warned for violating health guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Two arrested over woman’s body found in a suitcase in Sapugaskanda

The police have arrested two suspects including a woman in connection with the incident where a woman’s body was found in a suitcase at a garbage dump at Mabima in Sapugaskanda this week.

Health authorities on alert to avert dengue epidemic

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) warned of a possible surge in the number of cases within the next few weeks since there were a lot of mosquito breeding places observed by it in the country.

Police constable arrested along with his lover while in possession of heroin

A police constable of the Hungama Police and his lover who were involved in making packets of heroin had been arrested by the Tangalle Division Crime Investigating Unit during a raid carried out on a lodge in the area, the Police said.

Increase in the tendency of Covid-19 spreading among children again: Paediatrician

An increasing tendency of spreading Covid-19 among children was observed once again, Consultant Paediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for children Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Major outbreaks inevitable despite massive vaccination drive

Emerging major clusters is inevitable irrespective of the vast vaccination drive in the country if people act in a manner conducive of spreading the disease, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr Hemantha Herath told Daily Mirror yesterday.

Sri Lanka will need additional US $ 2bn to reduce road fatalities by half: WB

Sri Lanka will need additional US $ 2 billion in the next 10 years to reduce road fatalities by 50 percent, according to the World Bank.

Arthur says ’sky’s the limit’ for Sri Lanka at 2022 World Cup

Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur believes ’’the sky’s the limit’’ for his team at the 2022 T20 World Cup despite failing to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament in the UAE.

Bangladeshi national held for operating drone near Sri Dalada Maligawa

A Bangladeshi national was arrested by the Dalada Maligawa Police for operating a drone camera and taking video footage of the Sri Dalada Maligawa area in Kandy today.

15 more COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll surges to 13,821

A total of 15 more COVID-19 related deaths were confirmed today by the Director-General of Health Services pushing the death toll to 13,821.

Some doctors too ignoring health practices: Dr. Herath

It is indeed pathetic to note that the people including senior health officials, doctors who should set an example with COVID safety measures, sometimes take health rules for granted, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said.

Woman’s body found in suitcase identified

The body of a woman found in a suitcase at a garbage dump at Mabima in Sapugaskanda has been identified as that of a 42-year old.

SJB challenges gazette that allows UDA to acquire Muthurajawela marshy lands

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardana and a fisherman in Negombo today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the gazette notification issued allowing the Urban Development Authority to acquire the Muthurajawela marshy lands.

Almanac case against Basil Rajapaksa: AG’s decision regarding maintainability of the case to be informed on Nov.11

The Attorney General today informed Colombo High Court that his stance regarding the maintainability of the almanac case filed against two accused including Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will be informed to the High Court on November 11.

Intercity express trains back on track from Monday

Intercity express train services will commence from next Monday (8), Railways General Manager Dhammika Jayasundara said.

Swissair to resume winter flights to Colombo

The commencement of operations by Swiss International Airlines, ’Swissair’ between Colombo and Zurich will help boost the tourism industry in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of COVID pandemic, Aviation and Export Zones Development State Minister D.V. Chanaka said

Rice, cement in the market within next two weeks: Trade Minister

Rice and cement will be imported into country in the next two weeks as a solution to the current shortage, Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.