CBK refutes reports her son Vimukthi entering politics

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga refuted media reports that her son Vimukthi was planning to enter into active politics.

Administering booster shots on fully vaccinated people discussed

Giving a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot for fully vaccinated people was discussed with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Task Force on Prevention of COVID-19, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

Postal service restricted again

It has been decided to restrict the activities of the Postal Department considering the COVID-19 situation.

Another 1.86 Mn Sinopharm vaccines arrive

Another consignment containing 1.86 million Chinese Sinopharm vaccines was brought into the country this morning to control the spreading of COVID-19.

Man uploads over 500 child porn videos, images to cyberspace remanded, 10 others traced

Making the first such arrest after establishing of a new unit to trace the culprits who upload child pornographic videos and photographs to the internet or social media, a 25-year old man who had uploaded more than 500 videos and photographs was arrested, police said.

Reports on Japura hospital packed with COVID patients are false

The Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital today dismissed media reports that the COVID-19 patients are lying in corridors due to the insufficient space to treat patients at the hospital.

SL faces worst ever financial crisis: Champika

Sri Lanka is facing the worst ever public finance crisis and time is ripe for evolution of sustainable solutions to the present ills instead of trying to muddle through them, Opposition MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said .

All types of visas for foreigners extended for another 30 days: Immigration Dept.

The validity period of all types of Visas currently obtained by foreigners in Sri Lanka has been extended by 30 days up to September 7 from tomorrow (8), the Immigration Department said.

2,796 fresh COVID-19 cases detected today

A total of 2,796 more COVID-19 patients were detected within today increasing the number of patients reported in Sri Lanka to 327,019, the Government Information Department said.

Covid death toll exceeds 5,000 with 98 more deaths

The Covid-19 death toll exceeded 5,000 mark with 98 more deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

COVID death rate increases to 1.5%

In the wake of the number of people who succumb to COVID-19 is on the rise, the Fatality Rate in Sri Lanka has increased to 1.5%.

Imposing tight restrictions paramount: PHIs

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) insisted that the Government should impose strict travel restrictions in order to prevent the country from plunging into a major catastrophe in terms of the Delta variant of COVID-19.

Plea from Govt. to general public

The Government today urged the general public to get themselves vaccinated as early as they can, as the highly contiguous Delta variant spreads like wildfire in the country.

2,487 more COVID-19 patients recover

A total of 2,487 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals bringing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 290,794, the Health Ministry said.

Special operation to trace unvaccinated people in Colombo

The Community Policing Division of the Sri Lanka Police has commenced an operation to trace those who have not been vaccinated with even a single dose in the Colombo city, Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.

Guidelines issued for home-based care for low-risk COVID patients

The Health Ministry has issued guidelines on providing home-based care for asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients.

Popular Singer Sunil Perera recovering from COVID-19

Popular Singer and leader of the Gypsies band, Sunil Perera who was admitted to hospital with the COVID-19 infection is recovering well and rumors pertaining to his death are false.

Malagasy woman attacks Indian woman at Mirihana detention centre

An Indian woman has been assaulted by a Malagasy woman at the Mirihana detention centre where people are detained for visa violation.

Three corpses including a 10 year-old found in house in Galgamuwa

Three bodies including a 10-year old boy have been recovered last night at a house at Mahanana in Galgamuwa, Police said.

No risk at all for breastfeeding mothers to get COVID-19 vaccine: WHO scientist

A leading WHO (World Health Organisation) expert said there is no risk at all for breastfeeding mothers to take COVID-19 vaccines to boost their immune system and that of their babies.

Booster shots if required

Health authorities are taking steps to administer booster shots (third dose) if required. The matter was discussed at a crucial meeting held yesterday (Friday) with the participation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

SF not against Kotelawala Defence University

SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka yesterday said he is not against the proposed Kotelawala Defence University but he would not approve charging fees for courses.

Bomb threat in leading 5 star hotels and several places in Colombo are false

Posts claiming that there is a bomb threat in two leading five-star hotels in Colombo and in places in Bambalapitiya, Wellawatta, Mirihana, Nugegoda, Mount Lavinia and Dehiwala are completely false and people have been urged not to panic, the Police told Daily Mirror a short while ago.

Physical boundaries of Muthurajawela Sanctuary to be demarcated within six months-AG

The Director-General of Wildlife has given an undertaking to demarcate the physical boundaries of Muthurajawela Sanctuary (Block 1 and 2) within six months, the Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today.

Sunil Perera tests COVID-19 positive

Famous musician and leader of the band Gypsies Sunil Perera has been infected with the COVID-19.

98 COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll surges to 4,919

A total of 98 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (05) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 4,919.

Army inoculate over 180,000 with AstraZeneca 2nd dose within 5 days

More than 180,000 second doses of Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines have been administered by the Sri Lanka Army since August 1 as of Thursday (5).

No congestion of COVID patients at hospitals, says Health Ministry

In a situation where videos and photos circulating online of patients lying in hospital corridors raising alarm among the public and medical community, the Health Ministry said they were not reported of any incidents where there is massive congestion at hospitals as shown in pictures and videos.

Failure to prevent Easter Sunday attacks: Pujith and Hemasiri were released on previous bail conditions

Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara were today ordered to be released on previous bail conditions by Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar.

Anyone over 30 can receive first dose from any centre where second vaccine is given: Prez

The President has decided to allow anyone over the age of 30 to receive the first dose at any of the centres where the second vaccine is given.