Sinopharm 1st dose for 30 plus

The first dose of Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine will be given today for the people who are over 30 years of age at the Colombo Municipal Council’s (CMC) vaccination centres.

Fourth wave likely in 10 weeks if guidelines ignored

Health experts have warned that the new Delta Variant which is spreading across the country, after sporadic cases were found in recent days, will cause a massive outbreak in 8 to 10 weeks if urgent steps are not taken to maintain the health guidelines.

Sri Lanka informs EU of action to review PTA and on progress in reconciliation

Sri Lanka has apprised the European Union (EU) of progress in specific areas of reconciliation, as part of its regular engagement and dialogue with the organization.

Contact CMC to get their vaccine

The Colombo Municipal Council’s (CMC) Public Health Department today requested people above the age of 70 to contact the department to obtain their AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine.

Nurses fall sick: Hospital services crippled

Hospital services throughout the country crippled due to the 48-hour sick leave campaign launched by all the nursing staff attached to the three main trade unions from yesterday morning over several demands.

Arjuna blames cricket administration for players' misbehaviour

Former Minister and cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunge yesterday accused the cricket administration of the indecent behaviour of three Sri Lankan cricketers during the England tour claiming that such a thing would not have happened under his captaincy.

Police given 2,000 trishaws to execute duties efficiently

2,000 new three wheelers were provided to all island police stations to carry out police duties in a more efficient manner,today, the Public Security Ministry said.

Main suspect arrested over nailing and torturing two individuals to cross

The main suspect in connection with the incident of the abduction and torture of two persons in an inhumane manner for sharing a defamation post against an individual on Facebook, was arrested in Balagolla, Kandy today.

Debt restructuring with IMF assistance mandatory to get out of this situation - SJB

Sri Lanka will be compelled to go for a debt restructuring programme with the assistance of the IMF to get out of the present economic deadlock, an SJB MP said today.

43 more succumb to COVID-19

A total of 43 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (30) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 3,120.

Child exploiter remanded till July 15

Three persons including the Deputy Chairman of the Mihintale Pradeshiya Sabha who were arrested for sexually exploiting a 15 -year old girl, were ordered to be remanded till July 15 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

FR filed seeking an order to set up marine environment conservation fund

Environmental scientist Dr. Ajantha Perera and a social activist today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to set up a Restoration and Conservation Fund for the environmental degradation due to the pollution caused by the X-Press Pearl vessel.

AGM of Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd granted bail

An Assistant General Manager attached to the Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the Local Agent of X-Press Perl vessel was today ordered to be released on bail after being produced before Colombo High Court.

Batticaloa airport to be developed as complete domestic airport: Tourism Minister

The Batticaloa airport is to be developed as an attractive domestic airport with more facilities, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.

PHIs slam Govt. for turning ’blind eye’ on Indian variant spread

Despite the Health Ministry stressing that they were on high alert on the spreading of Indian variant in the country, the Public Health Inspectors who are in the field slammed the Government for not paying adequate attention to prevent further spreading.

Eight critically wounded in sword attack in Jaffna

Eight persons were seriously injured in an attack by a group of armed men at Kondavil in Kopay, Jaffna last night, police said.

CEA to file case against damage caused around Loggalla Oya forest

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) will file a case against those responsible for the environmental damage caused to the Loggalla Oya forest, Environment Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe said

Ten high-frequency seismometers installed around Victoria dam

Considering the number of minor tremors reported from several areas in Digana, Teldeniya and Kundasale in Kandy since last year, the Environment Ministry has installed 10 high-frequency seismometers around the dam of the Victoria Reservoir.

Maj. General arrested over alleged assault on wildlife officer in Habarana

A Major General of the Army who was involved in a heated altercation with a team of Wildlife Department officials in Habarana was arrested after he surrendered to the Habarana Police Station, Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.

Exploiting 15-year-old girl: Dy. Chairman of Mihintale PS, businessman netted

Three more persons including the Deputy Chairman of the Mihintale Pradeshiya Sabha and a leading businessman have been arrested for sexually exploiting the15-year old girl, police said.

Army Chief appoints team to inquire Habarana Incident involving Maj. Gen.

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva ordered to appoint a Board of Inquiry, headed by two Senior Major Generals into the incident in Habarana where a Major General of the Army was involved in a repulsive altercation with a team of Wildlife Department officials.

AstraZeneca 2nd dose for 70 plus, Sinopharm 1st and 2nd jabs

The Colombo Municipal Council’s (CMC) Public Health Department today announced that the vaccination drive involving AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine for people above the age of 70 will get underway today.

Four areas in three Districts isolated

Four areas in Jaffna, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts have been isolated from 6 am this morning,the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO)said.

Retirement age for medical officers of all grades extended to 63

The retirement age for medical officers of all grades in the public service will be extended to 63 years, Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Janaka Bandara Tennakoon said.

Major rift in Govt. due to possible entry by Basil?

A major rift has erupted within the government following reports that Basil Rajapaksa will take oaths as an MP early next month and will thereafter receive a ministerial portfolio, the Daily Mirror learns.

Action to be taken against impersonator who assaulted a female council member

Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake yesterday assured that she will lodge a complaint with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa regarding a person who had demanded money from city dwellers posing as a member of the Council and had assaulted a female councillor W.sumithralatha recently.

Online education an utter failure: Vijitha

While claiming that the online education was an utter failure, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday alleged that the government had disregarded the education of the school and university students.

Organic farming can bring numerous advantages if planned and managed well: German Ambassador

German Ambassador Holger Seubert, who asserted that Germany’s support to Sri Lanka in organic farming is far from new, said his country stands ready to intensify such cooperation with its vast expertise in this field.

Still no community spread in SL; Majority cases connected

Sri Lanka is still not facing a community transmission of the COVID-19 virus as a majority of the patients found are connected to other patients, a senior health ministry official told Daily Mirror yesterday.

IAI to upgrade the Sri Lankan Air Force’s Kfir aircraft

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently signed a contract, worth USD $50 million with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defense to upgrade Kfir aircraft for the Sri Lankan Air Force.