Lunawa hospital converted to Covid-19 Centre for women

The Moratuwa Lunawa District Hospital has been converted into a Covid -19 treatment hospital for women, the Lunawa Dist

Local handloom and power loom industry to be energised: Dayasiri

Batik, Handloom, Fabric and Local Apparel Products State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara has stopped a move by the private sector to import 6.5 million national flags from China in view of the forthcoming National Day celebrations in

South Korean Ambassador commends Sri Lankan Police Dept.

South Korean Ambassador Woonjin Jeong met with Acting Inspector General of Police C.D.Wickramaratne and a delegation of the Sri Lanka Police on October 15.2020 at the Embassy in Colombo, and donated a consignment of re-usable fabri

Project for conservation of water resources to be launched: Amaraweera

The government is to launch a national water resources conservation project under the theme ‘Surakimu Ganga’ with the objective of conservation of all aquatic resources from contamination with the main focus being on 103 rivers in the

Governor of Central Bank and Cabraal holds discussion with Acting Chinese Ambassador

Acting Ambassador for China Hu Wei met with State Minister of Money and Capital Markets and State Enterprise Reforms

KOICA donates dry rations to 40 families undergoing self-quarantine

A stock of dry rations for individuals from 40 families undergoing self-quarantine in Kotmale , Hanguranketa and Walapan

SL-India discuss bilateral issues in energy sector

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila and Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Gopal Bagle, discussed bilateral issues of S

If the authorities acted diligently... Current virus spread could have been avoided - Ruwan

The current spread of COVID-19 could have been avoided had the authorities acted diligently, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan

Many Koreans hopeful of visiting SL once COVID is contained: Envoy

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Woonjin Jeong, said that many South Korean people are looking forward to visiting Sri La

Former IGP kept away from NSC meetings due to his conduct

NEC recognises five political parties including PHU

The National Election Commission yesterday recognised five political parties including the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) as a

COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs.1,659mn

The balance of the ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed Rs.1,659 million following dep

Colombo District Excise gets new Office complex

Excise Department’s Colombo District Office went into new premises yesterday, which was ceremoniously opened by its C

Rathana Suthra chanted to end COVID - 19

An all night reciting of the Rathana Suthra commenced at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple last evening seeking divine inter

Antidote for virus infections introduced by Pussella Ayurvedic Hospital

Pussella Ayurvedic hospital of the Sabaragamuwa Province’s Department of Ayurveda has developed an antidote that could be

30% cancers preventable Director National Cancer Control Programme

Around thirty per cent of cancers are preventable and it is the second leading cause of death in Sri Lanka and worldwi

Villagers rescue baby elephant in distress

Villagers from Habarana have been trying to save a sickly baby elephant lying on the Namalpura tank bed in Palugaswewa.

Dealing with former PM akin to working with “Political Devil”: former President

The Yahapalana Government was like a mismatched marriage and dealing with former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was like dealing with a ‘political devil’, former President Maithripala Sirisena said giving evidence to the PCoI p

Wijayananda & Anuradha appointed as DGs of PM’s Office

Wijayananda Herath and Anuradha Herath have been appointed as new Director Generals of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister’s Media Division said yesterday. Prime Minist

Ranil forewarned about second wave of pandemic: Fmr.UNP Parliamentarian

Prior warnings given by former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe months ago that a second wave of COVID- 19 might hit

‘Govt. should prioritise payments to depositers of collapsed ETI’

A large number of commercial establishments remained under the controversial finance company, Edirisinghe Trust Investm

Gale force wind causes extensive damage in Nawalapitiya

A gale force wind that hit the Nawalapitiya area in the early last morning had caused extensive damage to several estate lin

Further strengthening of bilateral relations with Sri Lanka is top priority: Indian HC

India attaches ‘very high priority’ to further strengthening bilateral relations with Sri Lanka in all spheres, Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay told Minister of Water Supply Vasudeva Nanayakkara when he called on Minister

Local Authority to be set up to provide efficient public service:Sarath Weerasekera

State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Affairs Rear Admiral (Rtd.) Dr. Sarath Weerasekera, yesterday pledged to set up a Local Authority System that provides effective and efficient service to the public. The Minister sai

Vedda leader requests adherence to health guidelines

Vedda leader Wanaspathi Uruvarigelage Vannila Ettho has requested all visitors to Dambana to strictly adhere to the health guidelines. He said he considered it his responsibility to protect his community from the CORONA pandemic. He said every

Approval process to be streamlined for road development

The Ministry of Highways is looking towards ways and means to expedite the supply of aggregate and gravel needed for road development through faster approvals from the relevant institutions, Ministry of Highways said yesterday. Ministr

Mother of two children stabbed to death by husband

A woman was stabbed to death by her husband at Kekillapitiya junction in the Pannala police area last morning. The 39 year o

Police officers stuck as Cis for 15 years seek redress from President

A group of 114 Police Chief Inspectors (CIs), claiming to have been deprived of due promotions for 15 years, have written to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, requesting immediate promotions. In a letter, t

Rs.16.5 billion aid from China to Sri Lanka

Following the agreements signed during the visit of the Chinese diplomatic delegation led by Mr.Yang Jiechi to Sri Lanka, the People’s Republic of China will award 600 million yuan (Rs.16.5 billion) to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy

Police raid brothel in Dehiwela

Five suspects including four women and another individual were taken into custody by Mount Lavinia Police during a raid on a bro