Karunaratne deserves opportunities to emulate Stokes

Chamika Karunaratne has the opportunity to become Sri Lanka’s first ever genuine all-rounder after Sanath Jayasuriya, only if the management around him gives him the opportunity to showcase his talent or else he could easily be another Asela Gunaratne.

Theekshana becomes Sri Lanka’s first 21st century-born cricketer

Right-arm off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana became the first 21st century-born player from Sri Lanka when he made his ODI debut against the visiting South Africans at the R. Premadasa Stadium, today.

Introduce combined treatment method of Western, Ayurvedic practices: Rathana Thera

Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera today urged the Government to introduce a joint treatment methodology with Western and Ayurvedic medical practices to treat Covid patients.

Tokyo paralympic medalists arrive

The SriLankan Airlines flight carrying Dinesh Priyantha Herath and Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku, who won gold and bronze medals respectively at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, arrived at the Katunayake International Airport this evening

Prioritise giving Pfizer vaccines to 12-18 year old school children: GMOA

Considering the strategies adopted in other countries, on the advice of Sri Lankan Paediatricians, Community Health Specialists and considering the limited number of Pfizer vaccines received by the country, priority should be given to start vaccinating school children, including those between the ages of 12-18 years, including children with high-risk and special needs, the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) emphasized.

Crudia Zeylanica plant not removed from Red Data List

Rejecting the media reports, the Environment Ministry has emphasized that the Crudia Zeylanica plant has not been removed from the 2020 Red Data List.

First National Streaming Hub inaugurated

The first National Streaming Hub was inaugurated at the Education Ministry today under the government’s plan to bring school education closer to children through television.

Health Ministry wants Dr Ananda Wijewickrama to reconsider resignation

In the wake of the decision taken by Dr Ananda Wijewickrama to resign from the Intercollegiate Technical Committee of the Director General of Health Services, the Health Ministry today invited Dr Wijewickrama to reconsider his decision.

SL lose Rs. 1,600 Bn revenue due to Covid this year: Basil

Sri Lankan government has lost a total revenue of Rs 1,600 billion this year due to COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa told Parliament today.

Introduce special plan of action to provide Colombo dist. youth with Pfizer vaccine: Govt. MP

A special programme should be introduced to provide Pfizer vaccine to the youth between the age group of 20 to 30 in the Colombo District as there was a large number of youth who were aspiring to migrate for higher studies and employment in Colombo District, a Government MP said today.

Minor earth tremor felt at Lunugamwehera: SDTAC

A minor earth tremor was reported this morning in the Lunugamwehera area in the Southern Province, a senior official of the Seismic Data and Tsunami Alert Centre (SDTAC) said.

Two key medical professionals resign from COVID Technical Committee

Senior Consultant Physician attached to the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has resigned from the Intercollegiate Technical Committee of the Director-General of Health Services, informed sources told Daily Mirror today.

Tax of Rs. 40 on imported big onions from today: Agri. Minister

A tax of Rs. 40 per kilogram will be levied on imported big onions with effect from today, Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said.

Cabinet approves Rs. 106 mn for Paralympic winners, athletes and coaches

The cabinet has approved a sum of Rs. 106.625 million as a reward scheme to be allocated for the medal winners, athletes and coaches who participated at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

Quadruplets of Covid-19 infected mother die at birth

Four stillborn babies, of a pregnant mother infected with Covid-19, have died during the delivery at the Ampara General Hospital.

Five foreign women among 8 arrested at brothel in Dehiwala

Seven females including five foreign women have been arrested when the police raided a brothel at Hill Street in Dehiwala last night.

Cabraal to step down as MP to take over Central Bank

State Minister of Money and Capital Markets, and State Enterprise Reforms, Ajith Nivard Cabraal is to step down from his portfolio and resign as a member of parliament to be sworn in as the Governor of the Central Bank.

Steps adopted to operate transport services during health risk: Dilum

Three steps have been introduced and informed the health authorities by the Transport Ministry to operate the transport service when there is a health risk, Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama said.

Customs approve Rs. 46.43Bn exports, netted Rs.9.34bn revenue during quarantine curfew: Spokesman

Sri Lanka Customs has approved exports valued at Rs.46.43 billion and collected import taxes amounting to Rs. 9.34 billion during the quarantine curfew period, Customs Media Spokesman and Deputy Director Sudattha Silva said.

Experts urge those who recover from COVID to avoid strenuous work for a few weeks

Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 have been advised not to over-exert and do strenuous exercises They just need to be careful for a few weeks before they can return back to their normal lives,” medical experts said A significant proportion of adults who had been infected with the Alpha or Delta variant of COVID-19 and have recovered, could face symptoms of ‘long COVID’

SL’s anti vaxxers cause alarm for medical workers

People urged not to have any preference to one specific vaccine and to take what is available People, especially those above 60 years who face genuine reasons for not being vaccinated yet, urged to contact medical experts

No truth in reports about non-acceptance of ‘credentials’ of Milinda Moragoda: High Commission of India

There is no truth in reports about non-acceptance of ‘credentials’ of Milinda Moragoda, the High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to India by Government of India, the High Commission of India, Colombo clarified.

35 acres land of Welikada prison complex to be allocated for investments

Around 35 acres of land out of 40 acres of the Welikada Prison premises in Borella will be set aside for investments after the prison complex is moved to Horana.

Number of COVID patients depending on Oxygen on the decline

The number of COVID-19 patients depending on oxygen has been relatively reduced in the country, Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr Hemantha Herath said.

180 more COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll surges to 10,320

A total of 180 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (05) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 10,320.

President amassed more powers by declaring emergency in the pretext of protecting consumers: NPP

The President has taken over extraordinary powers by declaring emergency regulations in the pretext of protecting consumers, the National People’s Power (NPP) said today.

Teachers’ Training College final exam postponed indefinitely: Exam. Dept.

The final examination for Teachers’ Training Colleges for the years 2020 and 2021 was postponed indefinitely, the Examinations Department announced today.

Parliament passes emergency regulations

Emergency regulations declared by the government to distribute essential goods to the people were approved in Parliament today with 132 MPs voting for it and 51 against.

State of emergency declared not to militarize country: Aluthgamage

Claiming that the state of emergency was declared not militarize the country as claimed by some factions, Agricultural Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said today it was solely done for the provision of essential goods at a concessionary price.

Program to expedite ambulance repairs by Transport Ministry

Due to an increase in the need for ambulances to transport COVID patients and victims, the Transport Ministry has decided to repair defunct ambulances expeditiously and make them suitable for the service.