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.

People still vulnerable even after both vaccinations

Those people who have been vaccinated with both the doses are still susceptible to get infected or succumb to virus until two weeks, the Health Ministry said today.

Formulate mechanism to prevent Covid patients inconvenienced in Hospitals: President tells officials

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the Health Minister and health authorities to formulate a mechanism to prevent Covid patients from being inconvenienced in Hospitals.

Adopt proper procedure when arresting protesters: Anura

National Peoples’ Power MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who raised concerns over the arrest of protesters by the policemen in civvies, today urged the Government to adopt a proper procedure when making the arrests.

Harin self isolates after meeting Ranjan

SJB MP Harin Fernando said he will self isolate as he met Ranjan Ramanayake when he was brought to his relatives funeral earlier this week.

Ranjan tests COVID-19 positive

Imprisoned former MP Ranjan Ramanayake who is in remand at the Angunukolapelessa Prison tested positive with COVID-19.

Police told to remain calm even if protesting teachers attack them: Minister

Police have been instructed to remain calm even if the protesting teachers acted violently and attacked the police, following a special order given by the President, Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said today.

Teachers, principals urged to call off protests

Several professional bodies and political parties have pleaded the teachers and principals who are currently engaged in a massive protest campaign, to suspend all their protests for the sake of safety and health of the nation in the middle of this dreaded pandemic.

No lockdown, President decides

Following a crucial discussion held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country, it has been decided not to impose a countrywide lockdown but some certain restrictions will be imposed, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

School teacher dies in Badulla while receiving treatment

A school teacher who was working for well-known Tamil girls’ school in Badulla died this morning while receiving treatment for COVID-19 at General Hospital in Badulla, Hospital Senior Medical Officer Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa said.

Crucial meeting underway with President to discuss COVID-19 situation

A special meeting chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to discuss the current COVID-19 situation is currently underway with key stakeholders, sources said.

Three more MPs test Covid positive

Three more MPs have tested COVID 19 positive, Serjeant-at- Arms Narendra Fernando said today.

SL faces medical crisis

As COVID19 patients has seen a sudden spike across Sri Lanka in recent days, all major hospitals especially in the Western Province have run out of beds, forcing parties to lie on floors and even corridors, finding whatever space they can.

Production, distribution, sale of sachets less than 20 grams will be discontinued

The companies have taken steps to halt production and distribution of sachets (non-food and pharmaceutical) as well as selling of them, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) informed the Environment Minister.

SL receives another 2mn doses of Sinopharm vaccines from China

Sri Lanka has today received two million doses of Sinopharm vaccines from China freighted by two SriLankan Airlines aircraft, the airport duty manager said.

Second dose Astra-Zeneca rollout today at Police Field Force HQ

Those who have not yet received the second COVISHIELD Astra-Zeneca vaccine, can now visit the Police Field Force Headquarters in Bambalapitiya today in order to get their vaccines.

Student activists with several others arrested for engaging in protests

Police have arrested a group student activists including the convener of the Inter-University Student’s Federation Wasantha Mudalige and the Chairman of the Sri Jayewardenepura University Students’ Federation Amila Sandeepa in connection with the series of protests during the last few days.

Meeting with Prez. today to discuss Covid situation: Shavendra

A crucial meeting will take place today (Friday) chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to discuss the current developments related to the coronavirus in the country.