Health Ministry confirms 88 Meningococcal vaccines in stock

Following recent claims by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa regarding a shortage of the meningococcal vaccine in government hospitals for the past year, a senior health official told Daily Mirror that there are currently 88 vaccines available.

Some inmates take advantage of bacteria spread at Galle prison

With the spread of the contagious Meningococcal disease among inmates at the Galle prison, health officials have encountered a concerning phenomenon of inmates exhibiting false symptoms in an attempt to escape and secure drugs through hospital admission, informed sources told Daily Mirror.

CB slaps banks with administrative caps to push interest rates down

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to impose administrative caps on certain lending products of financial services institutions, as interest rates charged on these products still remain at extremely high levels despite the sharp decline in policy interest rates

SL chef in Dubai nabbed with Rs.2.1mn worth fags at BIA

A Sri Lankan national returning from Dubai was nabbed by the police while attempting to smuggle in a stock of illicit cigarettes worth over Rs.2.1 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Spate of shootings claims lives of 37 people so far this year

Sri Lanka has recently experienced a disturbing increase in shootings, resulting in a significant loss of lives and injuries.

Government to resume 24 projects halted due to COVID, economic crisis

Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has instructed authorities to resume 24 projects that were put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis.

Wagner chief presumed dead after Russia plane crash

Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed in Russia killing all 10 people on board, Russia’s civil aviation authority says.

Thailand’s ex-central bank Governor optimistic about SL’s economic recovery

Sri Lanka will come out of the crisis situation it is faced with now, as it has the key requisites to steer the economy towards revival, according to former Bank of Thailand Governor Dr. Veerathai Santiprabhob.

Over 7,000 health professionals on strike today

Professionals of Supplementary Medical Service across the country have decided to stage a 24-hour token strike commencing from 8am today (24) over several demands.

90 percent of vehicles running in Sri Lanka below vehicle emission standards

More than 90 percent of vehicles running in Sri Lanka are not upto the proper smoke emission standards, the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Energy and Transport has revealed.

Parliament monitoring platform Manthri.lk celebrates 10th anniversary today

The Manthri.lk platform of Verité Research, launched as Asia’s first-ever parliament monitoring platform in 2013, celebrates its 10th anniversary today (23).

Dharmasena caught in controversy after lewd video surfaces on social media

Former cricketer turned ICC umpire Kumar Dharmasena has found himself embroiled in a scandal after a video of an individual resembling him engaging in a lewd act surfaced on social media.

India will continue to support development of SL - Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar informed the Members of Sri Lanka Parliament through a video message that India will continue to support the development activities of Sri Lanka.

40 active ingredients highly hazardous among permitted pesticides in SL

Following a survey conducted by the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), it is said that 40 active ingredients are considered highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) among the permitted pesticides in Sri Lanka, which are very harmful to people as well as the environment. CEJ Senior Advisor Hemantha Withanage said.

SriLankan Airlines plane from Colombo makes emergency landing at Delhi airport

A SriLankan Airlines plane coming from Colombo made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport on Wednesday evening due to a hydraulic issue, according to a source.

Three India cities to host official World Cup warm-up fixtures

The 10 teams will each play two official 50-over contests during the week leading up to the start of the World Cup on October 5, with matches to be held in three different cities across India.

India’s Chandrayaan-3 lands on moon

Indian space agency ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has successfully landed its Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander on the moon, making the country the first nation to reach the lunar south pole.

No need to panic, situation under control at Galle Prison: Chief Epidemiologist

Referring to the health emergency condition at the Galle prison, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Samitha Ginige urged people not to panic as the situation is now under control.

Udayanga’s travel ban temporarily suspended

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered to temporarily suspend the travel ban imposed on former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, until the next court hearing.

Lekamge 14th in World C’ships Javelin qualifier

Sri Lanka’s Dilhani Lekamge finished 14th in the Women’s Javelin Group A at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, missing out on a place in the final.

At least 26 killed as railway bridge collapses in India

A railway bridge being built in India collapsed on Wednesday killing at least 26 workers and injuring two, police said, as the state-run railway authority opened an investigation.

Nine more single-use plastic items banned from October 1: CEA

The Central Environment Authority (CEA) has announced the ban of nine single-use plastic items for any process, trade, or industry with effect from October 1, CEA Director General P. B. Hemantha Jayasinghe said.

Sri Lanka seeks enhanced air connectivity with India’s Odisha State

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda who is on a three-day official visit to the State of Odisha met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and discussed ways and means to enhance connectivity between Sri Lanka and Odisha, a statement from the Sri Lankan mission said.

Shortage of Meningococcal vaccine used for Meningitis: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the meningococcal vaccine used for Meningitis is in short supply in government hospitals for about a year and that it is a serious issue as there is an outbreak of Meningitis in the Galle prison at present.

Heath Streak not dead: Ex Zimbabwe teammate’s post sparks confusion

Heath Streak, a legendary Zimbabwe cricketer, is reportedly not dead. After confirmed the iconic all-rounder’s death, his former teammate Henry Olonga claimed that the cricketer was alive.

Envoys of several nations present credentials to President

Several newly appointed envoys including the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in Colombo and High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago.

Two MPs suspended after uproar in Parliament

Two opposition MPs Nalin Bandara Jayamaha and Wasantha Yapa Bandara were suspended from Parliament for the day, following an uproar over an issue of allocating time for oral questions.

Public Security Minister calls for calm and respect for law

With regard to the incident where a public representative on Sunday (20) made an irresponsible statement angering the people, based on an incident that had taken place in an estate, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles requested the people not to be provoked by such comments.

It is necessary to complete O/L, A/L exams in 10 months: Prof. Ven. Dhammaratana Thera

It is necessary to complete the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) exams in government and government-assisted private schools in 10 months each, Senior Professor of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Ven. Uturawala Dhammaratana Thera said.

SL’s struggle with Investment Complexity – Corruption takes the lead

Sri Lanka’s strategic positioning abutting the world’s major trade arteries and in close proximity to key markets in the region makes it a leading investment destination. The successive governments, more or less, have made various attempts to attract investments.