Lunch sheets less than 20 microns is beyond truth, even manufacturers can’t recognize: Minister

Lunch sheets thickness less than 20 microns is completely beyond truth. Even manufacturing companies cannot measure the gauge, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Cricketers face suspension for breaching bio-bubble

Three national cricketers currently on tour in England are facing the prospect of a suspension by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for breaching bio-bubble protocols.

Video of SL players enjoying their tour in England hits social media

A video is being circuiting on social media showing Sri Lankan cricketers Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis enjoying their tour on Sunday night at Durham in England.

Trade Minister rebuffs demand for price hike for milk powder

Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardana yesterday ruled out the possibility to grant approval for a price hike of imported milk powder because it would add to the burden of people battered by the pandemic.

Sri Lanka to get one million Moderna vaccine doses next month from COVAX

In a major boost to its vaccine drive, Sri Lanka will receive one million doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccines next month through the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVAX facility, a minister said yesterday.

SLPP Ministers, backbenchers insist on Basil’s entry to Parliament

State Minister for Rural Roads and Other Infrastructure Nimal Lanza said that Mr. Basil Rajapaksa who heads the Presidential Task Force on Economic Regeneration and Poverty Alleviation should be in Parliament.

70 trains will run within provinces tomorrow: SLSMU

The Railways Department has decided to operate 70 trains from tomorrow, the Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union (SLSMU) said.

COVID vaccine for those who embark on foreign employment: SLBFE

The Government had decided to administer Covid-19 vaccines for all those who will be leaving Sri Lanka to take up foreign employment from next week, Foreign Employment Bureau (FEB) media spokesman and Deputy Manager Mangala Randeniya said.

Over 400 people from WP obtained AztraZeneca second dose in Galle: Inquiry reveals

A probe has revealed that a total of 425 people from the Western Province had obtained the COVISHIELD second dose in Galle violating quarantine regulations on June 5 and 7, the Health authorities said.

Four suspects escape from Kurunegala Prison, one arrested

Four suspects,who were remanded at the Kurunegala Prison have escaped, Prisons Spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said.

15% increase in fuel transportation charges from July 1: SLPPTOA

The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association (SLPPTOA) today said that there would be a 15% price hike in line with the recent diesel price hike from July 1.

People above 70 in CMC limits to get Covishield 2nd dose this week

People above 70 years, who obtained their first dose of the Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a Colombo Municipal Council vaccination centre,would be able to get their second dose of the same vaccine within this week,Regional Epidemiologist of the CMC- Dr. Dinuka Guruge said.

Two men tortured and nailed to cross for defaming friend on FB

The Balagolla Police have launched an investigation into the abduction and torture of two persons in an inhumane manner for sharing a defamation post against an individual on Facebook.

Welikada, Mahara Prisoners continue their hunger strike: Spokesman

The prisoners at the Welikada and Mahara Prisons continued with their hunger strike for the third day by climbing on the roofs of the prisons, prison spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said.

No inter-provincial transport next week: Dilum

Even in the coming week, there will be no inter-provincial transport services, Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama said.

Several areas in five districts isolated

Five Grama Niladhari Divisions in Colombo, Rathnapura and Nuwara Eliya Districts have been isolated with effect from 6 am today, the National Operations Center for Prevention of COVID-19 said.

No other animals except for lions COVID infected: Minister

Except for the lions, no other animals in the Dehiwala National Zoological Garden were reported to have been contracted coronavirus, Wildlife State Minister Wimalaweera Dissanayake said.

Matt Hancock resigns as UK Health Secretary after kissing aide scandal

Matt Hancock has resigned as UK Health Secretary and walked out on his wife after video footage emerged of him kissing an aide in his ministerial office in a breach of coronavirus restrictions.

Crippled cargo ship towed to Singapore after fire

A container ship left adrift in the Indian Ocean after an engine room fire was being towed to Singapore on Saturday (June 26), Sri Lanka navy said.

COVID affects nearly 200 pregnant women: Dr. Chithramali

Nearly 200 pregnant mothers have contracted coronavirus and they are being treated in hospitals, the Director/Specialist of the Family Health Bureau, Dr. Chitramali de Silva said.

Three caught with illegal firearms, ammo from Angulana

Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested three people from Angulana area along with illegal firearms, ammunition and machetes with their consent.

COVID-19 death toll exceeds 2,900 with 43 more deaths

A total of 43 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (25) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 2,905.

Handcuffed man found dead in the Kelani River

A handcuffed male body has been found floating in the Kelani River in the Ranala area in Navagamuwa this afternoon, police said.

Welikada prisoners strike called off

The protest by prisoners which had continued for two days on top of the roof of the Welikada Prison was called off this evening, Prisons spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said.

All SLPP National List MPs ready to offer their Parliamentary seat to Basil: Ranjith Bandara

All the National List MPs of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) are prepared to offer their Parliamentary seats to SLPP National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa, SLPP National List MP Prof. Ranjith Bandara said

VAT policy revision on postal shipments to EU countries from July 1: PMG

With regard to postal shipments to the European Union (EU) and its member countries, the VAT policy which was implemented by the EU will be revised on July 1, Post Master General (PMG) Ranjith Ariyaratne said.

Fisherfolk affected by X-press Pearl vessel to get Rs. 720 Mn as compensation

The owners of the X-Press Pearl ship have agreed to pay a compensation of Rs. 720 million to fishing community affected by the fire erupted in the vessel.

WHO assures its assistance in securing COVID – 19 vaccines to SL

The World Health Organization (WHO) assured its assistance in securing COVID – 19 vaccines to Sri Lanka, and also in the post COVID- 19 recovery phase.

No sign of Delta community spread

There is no sign of a community spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus, the Health Promotion Bureau said.

US ex-police officer sentenced to over 22 years for George Floyd murder

Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, was sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison, a judge ruled Friday in Minneapolis.