Schools and colleges shut as pollution worsens

Authorities in the Indian capital, Delhi, have shut all schools and colleges indefinitely amid the worsening levels of air pollution.

Russia to assist in generating low-cost electricity using nuclear power

The Russian Federation has agreed to explore the possibility of generating low-cost electricity in Sri Lanka through new sources such as nuclear power.

Steps underway to avert rise in COVID cases due to protest in Colombo: Health Ministry

All necessary steps are being taken to prevent a possible surge in COVID cases that could be experienced consequent to the protest campaign by a political party in Colombo yesterday, the Health Ministry said.

Veteran traditional dancer Dr. Vajira Chitrasena conferred with “Padma Shri” Award

The High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay today delivered the ‘Padma Shri’, Award to Veteran traditional dancer Dr. Vajira Chitrasena, conferred upon her by the President of India for the year 2020.

Organic farming not introduced overnight: Shasheendra

Refusing claims that chemical fertilizer was banned overnight, State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa said today organic farming was tested by the Agriculture Department for three seasons from 2019.

Minister refutes claims youth beaten to death

Refuting claims made by SJB that a youth named Indika Jayaratne of Panamure has been beaten to death by the police, Public Security Minister Sarath Weeraskera said the youth attempted to commit suicide and died while being taken to the hospital.

Official YouTube of Daily Mirror hacked

The Official YouTube Channel of Daily Mirror has been hacked for a short period of time this morning.

Polonnaruwa renal hospital not fully functional despite President’s orders: Maithri

Former President Mithripala Sirisena today alleged that the Health Ministry had failed to take steps to fully operate the National Renal Treatment Hospital in Polonnaruwa despite orders given by the President to make it fully function within three months.

One lane on the Colombo-Kandy road at Pahala Kadugannawa reopened

One lane of the Pahala Kadugannawa area on the Colombo-Kandy main road has been opened for vehicular movement, Kegalle District Secretary Mahinda S. Weerasooriya said.

Tense situation at Panamure Police station after man dies inside cell; Two cops interdicted

A tense situation has prevailed after a group of residents surrounded the Panamure Police Station following the death of a man inside a cell.

Mickey Arthur to join Derbyshire after West Indies series

Sri Lanka’s national senior men’s team head coach Mickey Arthur will join Derbyshire after the upcoming Test series against West Indies.

SJB protests in Parliament: Claims its supporter killed by police

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) legislators staged a protest inside Parliament holding placards and shouting slogans alleging that the police have assaulted and killed one of their supporters.

STF unveil illegal fake vehicle number plate-making racket in Vavuniya

A 22-year-old man, who has been operating a racket to print forged number plate similar to the number plates issued by the Department of Motor Traffic, was arrested by the STF during a raid at Thandikkulam in Vavuniya.

Angoda Lokka’s identity confirmed in DNA test, two aides in CB-CID custody

DNA test has established the identity of Sri Lankan gangster  Maddumage Chandana Lasantha Perera alias Angoda Lokka (35) who died of cardiac arrest in Coimbatore on July 3, 2020.

Smartphones could hamper children’s future: CP governor

The consequences could be severe for being careless when giving smartphones to children, Central Province Governor Lalitha U. Gamage said.

Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill

US drug company Pfizer has penned a deal to allow its experimental Covid-19 treatment pill to be made and sold in 95 developing nations.

Don’t use personal issues to defeat budget or hamper development activities: EP Governor

Do not defeat the local government budget and hamper development activities due to personal issues, Eastern Province (EP) Governor Anuradha Yahampath said.

Thick fog envelopes hills in Uva

Several areas in the Uva Province are shrouded in a thick mist in the morning and evening due to the prevailing inclement weather.

Informal parking prohibited along A9 road: Northern Province SDIG

A special notice was issued on informal parking during the day and night on both sides of the A9 main road in the Northern Province.

Yohani to perform in Dubai on UAE National Day

Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani de Silva, popularly known as Yohani, is all set to perform in Dubai on UAE National Day, December 2, at the city’s World Trade Centre.

Police arrest man who handed note on bomb attack on SJB rally

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested a man who has given a note on a piece of paper to the security deployed at the Opposition Leader’s office mentioning about a bomb attack on Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) rally in Colombo.

Grow cannabis as commercial crop to earn foreign exchange: Diana proposes Govt.

Parliamentarian Diana Gamage today proposed the Government to legalise cannabis and cultivate it on state patronage claiming that it was a lucrative business to earn foreign exchange.

Get ready to form a new Govt.:Sajith

Leader of Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa today requested the people to get ready to form a new government.

Sri Lanka, India to co-host T20 World Cup 2026

India and Sri Lanka are set to co-host the 2026 T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.

Govt. should go back to fuel price formula: Minister

The Government should go back to the fuel price formula again as proposed by the Central Bank, Justice Minister Ali Sabri said today.

Explosion at leading bakery in Ratnapura injures one

At least an employee was hopitalized following an explosion at a leading bakery outlet in Ratnapura this afternoon, police said.

Heavy traffic on road in front of Opposition Leader’s Office

A heavy traffic congestion was reported on the road in front of the Opposition Leader’s Office on Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha due to the SJB protest.

Grade 6–9 classes to resume on Monday 

The government has decided to reopen all classes from Grades Six to Nine from Monday (22).

SL not likely to experience V shape economic recovery: Ranil

Sri Lanka is not likely to experience a V shape economic recovery given the global issues and local issues which Sri Lanka has created by its own self, UNP MP Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament today.

11 office transport services launched in Colombo today: Ministry

The Transport Ministry today launched eleven Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus services to facilitate the office community.