Probe launched on Ven. Gnanasara’s statement about imminent terror attack: Minister

Investigations are being conducted on the statements made by Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera that a second extremist attack is imminent, Minister of Public Security Sarath Weekeraserna told Parliament today.

Brave cop thwarts drug peddler’s escapade in Rajagiriya: Two nabbed

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the Incident in which a police officer was injured during a drug raid at Obeysekarapura in Rajagiriya.

Sri Lankan HC to India Milinda Moragoda presents Credentials to Indian President

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Milinda Moragoda, appointed with cabinet rank, presented his Letter of Credence to President Shri Ram Nath Kovind of India today (22) in New Delhi.

92 more COVID-19 deaths reported

A total of 92 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (21) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 12,376.

Tokyo court rules deportation of two Lankans by immigration authorities was unconstitutional

The Tokyo High Court on Wednesday ruled that Japanese immigration authorities’ actions involving two Sri Lankan men were unconstitutional after the men said they were deported, having been denied refugee status, without enough time to take legal action.

Update: Permission granted to keep bookstores open during restricted period

Permission had been granted to keep bookstores open during the quarantine curfew period, the Police said.

Ranil clashes with SJB MP in Parliament

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Vadivel Suresh and UNP MP Ranil Wickremesinghe were engaged in a cross talk in Parliament today.

CA orders to keep Sujeewa and her calf elephant under Wildlife custody until September 29

The Court of Appeal today issued an order directing officials of the Department of Wildlife Conservation not to release a cow elephant named ’Sujeewa’ and her three-month-old baby elephant back to the claimants until September 29. Accordingly, Sujeewa and her calf will continue to stay under the custody of the Department of Wildlife Conservation until Court of Appeal issues a suitable order on the next hearing date.

Government scraps move to regulate social media

The Government has decided to scrap moves to regulate social media and websites by law.

CA grants permission to remove Wele Suda from Boossa prison for medical treatments

The Court of Appeal today granted permission to remove convicted prisoner Gampala Widanage Samantha Kumara alias Wele Suda from Boossa Prison, for medical treatments.

Inquire immediately: Amaraweera tells CEA

Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has instructed the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) Director General to launch an immediate inquiry over dumping of fuel into the Diyawanna Oya.

Main suspect in shooting of 14-year-old boy to death arrested

The main suspect in the incident in where a 14-year-old boy was shot dead at Gajanayakagama in Weeraketiya, has been arrested, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Govt. will take action against Lohan based on investigation reports: Justice Minister

Appropriate action will be taken against State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was involved in a couple of incidents in Anuradhapura and Welikada prisons, based on the investigation reports, Justice Minister Ali Sabri said today.

Yohani to perform in India

Sri Lankan music artist and youth icon Yohani de Silva to make her first performance in India after her song ‘Menike mage hithe’ went viral in global.

Ishini Wickremesinghe resigned on her own accord: Minister

Assuring that there was no influence on Director General of the National Zoological Gardens, Ishini Wickremesinghe to resign from her position, Wildlife and Forest Conservation Minister C.B. Ratnayake said today she resigned on her own accord.

Arrest warrants outnumber policemen: Minister Weerasekera

At least a thousand policemen will have to be appointed to each police station, considering the large number of persons against whom arrest warrants have been issued, Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekerra told Parliament.

US firm wins Sri Lanka LNG deal

New Fortress Energy has finalised a contract with the government of Sri Lanka that gives it the rights to develop a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal off the coast of Colombo that is expected to start up in 2023

Construction of jogging track abutting Parakrama Samudra to go ahead

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) yesterday said that the Authority had planned to construct 26 jogging tracks across the country by the end of this year.

Youngsters refusing to take vaccines plunging country at risk

Referring to the hesitancy shown by the younger population to receive the COVID vaccine, Chairman of State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said it could result in high danger increasing the viral loads in the society.

Probe continues on ex-DIG Nalaka Silva based on Namal Kumara’s complaint: Minister

Further investigations were being carried out into former Terrorism Investigation Division Director Nalaka Silva upon a compliant lodged by Anti-Corruption Force Director Namal Kumara in 2018 on an alleged plot to assassinate the then President Maithripala Sirisena and former Defence Secretary and incumbent President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara revealed today.

Setefano considered for SL 7’s Head Coach Job

Former Fiji Captain Setefano Cakau has been considered for the Sri Lanka Seven’s rugby head coach job despite Sri Lanka Rugby’s (SLR) failure to finalize the national squad ahead of the Asia Rugby Seven’s Series in November.

Sri Lanka’s chances of making history to be ruined by administrators?

Sri Lanka Seven’s rugby team may not be able to take part in the Asia Rugby Seven Series set to be kicked off in November, if they fail to submit their final squad before the end of this month, Daily Mirror reliably learns.

Vaccinating children above 12 with chronic illnesses to start this Friday: Prof. Jayasumana

Vaccination for children above 12 years of age, who are diagnosed with chronic diseases, would commence at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital from this Friday (24), State Minister Channa Jayasumana told Parliament today.

High-risk post COVID complication conditions will occur even after recovering from COVID: Respiratory physician

Even after recovering from COVID viral infection, several high-risk post COVID complication conditions such as COVID pneumonia could occur, Consultant Respiratory Physician at the Colombo National Hospital Dr. Asha Samaranayake said.

Guidelines on reopening Primary Schools directed to Edu. Ministry

The relevant recommendations required to re-commence Grade five and classes below that have been handed over to the Secretary to the Education Ministry.

Booster vaccine rollout to kick off soon

COVID booster jabs will begin to be administered to the relevant groups of people in the near future once the second dose rollout is completed, a top official said.

GTF welcomes President’s call for engagement with Diaspora

Global Tamil Forum (GTF), a leading Diaspora group, said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wanting to engage with the Tamil diaspora is certainly a progressive move.

90% pregnant mothers vaccinated so far: Family Health Bureau

About 90% of the pregnant mothers have been vaccinated so far, Family Health Bureau Director and Community Physician Chitramali de Silva said.

66 more COVID-19 deaths reported today

A total of 66 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (20) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 12,284.

Missing NMRA files contain data on medicines imported by previous govt. at higher prices: Minister

The 5925 files out of the database of National Medicine Regulatory Authority (NMRA) which have been erased or disappeared contain data on medicines imported by the previous regime at exceptionally high prices, State Minister Channa Jayasumana informed Parliament today.