Nurses to stage one-hour protest outside 100 main Hospitals today

While claiming that the authorities have failed to resolve their issues, Government Nursing Officers’ Association President Saman Rathnapriya yesterday said they would stage a protest campaign outside nearly 100 main Hospitals today between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Petitions against Finance Bill re-fixed for today

The Supreme Court yesterday re-fixed for today (28), the hearing into several Special Determination (SD) petitions filed challenging the constitutionality of the Finance Bill.

SL worker dies in industrial accident in Korea after working 18 consecutive hours

A Sri Lankan worker at a plastic manufacturing factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea died in an industrial accident,the Korea Times reported.

Harin summoned to CID tomorrow

SJB MP Harin Fernando has been asked to be present at the CID tomorrow to record a statement on the information he had come out with regard to the Easter Sunday attacks in Parliament earlier.

State Ministers visiting Japan Olympics to be probed: Keheliya

Cabinet spokesman, Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that a probe will be initiated on the alleged visit to Japan by State Ministers Thenuka Widanagamage, D.V.Chanaka and Roshan Ranasinghe, to witness the Olympic games.

48 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 4,195

A total of 48 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (26) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 4,195.

SL author included in 2021 Booker Prize Longlist

Announced early this morning, the 2021 Booker Prize longlist includes the book ‘A Passage North’ by Sri Lankan author Anuk Arudpragasam.

Opposition CMC councillors demand action against those who sold Covishield

As an internal audit has begun on the alleged demand of money by some of the staff members attached to Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to provide COVID 19 vaccines to city dwellers, the opposition members of the council today called for the expediting of the audit inquiry and to let the council members know the outcome of it.

Antibodies from Sinovac’s COVID-19 shot fade after about 6 months, booster helps

Antibodies triggered by Sinovac Biotech’s (SVA.O) COVID-19 vaccine declined below a key threshold from around six months after a second dose for most recipients, although a third shot had a strong booster effect, according to a lab study.

Second Sri Lanka-India T20I postponed

The second T20I between Sri Lanka and India, which was initially scheduled to be played today (27) has been postponed to tomorrow (28)after India allrounder Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the game, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

SL to discuss with 21 countries to lift travel ban on tourists

Minister Prasanna Ranatunga today said the Tourism Ministry together with the Ministry of External Affairs was working on removing the travel restrictions imposed on the entry of tourists to Sri Lanka.

Discussions with govt fails, teachers, principals continue

Due to the failure of the discussions held with the Education Minister, the teachers and principals trade unions have decided to continue with their strike action, Ceylon’s Teachers’ Services Unions (CTSU) General Secretary Mahinda Jayasinghe said.

World’s largest star sapphire cluster found in backyard in Ratnapura

Sri Lankan authorities say the world’s largest star sapphire cluster has been found in a backyard - by accident.

Donation of 1.6 mn Sinopharm vaccines arrive

A stock of 1.6 million doses of Sinopharm vaccines donated by the Chinese Government arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

Over 400,000 people vaccinated yesterday

The highest number of vaccinations in Sri Lanka so far against Covid-19 was administered yesterday, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.

Police unravel rental vehicle selling racket

A 32-year-old man has been arrested by the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Unit for selling rented out vehicles which was hired from car rental companies.

Police to raid households employing underage children as domestic aides

The police is to conduct special operations in the Colombo City and suburbs in the Western Province from today to trace underage children who are working as domestic helpers, Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.

There is nexus between JVP and agrochemical companies

Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said the rice prices would be brought down drastically next week in accordance with the agreement to be signed with the mill owners.

600,000 half vaccinated people in WP now vulnerable to Delta variant

The 600,000 people, above the age of 30 years, who received the first dose of Astrazeneca, but who have not received the second doses are vulnerable to the rapidly spreading Delta variant in the country, a leading health expert told Daily Mirror yesterday.

SL to commence manufacture of saline and affiliated liquids in September

In what appeared to be a breakthrough in the production of medical items , the government will fully depend on locally manufactured saline and other related liquid used in healthcare from September 1 ,2021 onwards , a move that will save US$ 5 million spent otherwise for imports annually, Daily Mirror learns .

More tea plucked during pandemic: Chairman TSDA

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a blessing in disguise for the tea industry, two officials attached to the plantation sector said yesterday.

Sri Lanka surpasses global vaccination average

With nearly 57 percent of target population having administered with at least a dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Sri Lanka has been able to surpass the global vaccination average, the Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) said yesterday.

Liberty Plaza re-opened after being shut over weekend

The Liberty Plaza Shopping Complex in Kollupitiya had been closed for the weekend after several persons were detected with the COVID-19, the area Medical Officer of Health (MOH) said.

48 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 4,147

A total of 48 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (25) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 4,147.

Gazette issued to display weight in kg’s on LPG cylinders

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) issued another Extra Ordinary Gazette notification today making it mandatory to state the weight in Kilograms of any domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinders.

100 MT of used yoghurt cups discarded annually: Amaraweera

Nearly 100 tons of used plastic yoghurt cups are discarded into the environment annually, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Hoping to reopen schools in the first week of September: Minister

The Education Ministry is hoping to reopen schools in the country in the first week of September, Education Minister G. L. Peiris said.

Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 65Mn in northern seas

Three suspects were arrested with 216kg and 750g of Kerala cannabis which has a street value of over Rs. 65 million by the Navy during a special operation conducted in seas north of Kankasanthurai in Jaffna.

Delta variant cases are in every part of the country: Health Ministry

While reiterating the fact raised by medical experts that Delta variant would be dominant in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said patients with Delta variant could be seen in every district in the country.

Maximum effort will be made to solve teachers’ principals’ salary issues: GL

Maximum effort will be made to solve the salary anomalies of teachers, which have lasted for the past 24 years, Education Minister Prof. G.L. Pieris said.