Kavishka Madushan Abeywickrama alias ’Wanathe Chathu’ who is an accomplice of Keselwatta Dhanuka, has been arrested with 4 kilograms of Kerala cannabis and over Rs. 5 million in cash in Kotikawatta.

The Delta variant is more virulent than others. with a few cases detected in Sri Lanka. Research work is in progress to ascertain the level of efficacy of each vaccine against different variants

The actress was invited to perfome several sex acts in the main role A suspect taken into custody for aiding and abetting an impersonator to introduce himself as Prof.sunil Ariyaratne over the phone and invite a popular actress to play the main role

Due to an increase in commuters, the railway department has decided to assign more trains to help the commuters while maintaining social distancing, Railways Deputy General Manager Gamini Seneviratne said.

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe became an MP to unite all members of Parliament and establish a national policy to push the nation through its present crisis, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Picture shows people yield their harvest from their small home-garden during the pandemic period where the entire country was placed under travel restrictions. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lanka was at the risk of losing US$ 2 billion if the GSP+ concession was withdrawn, State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara said yesterday.

Coronavirus public awareness leaflets were distributed to people by the police officers attached to the Wellaweediya Police yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A defiant New Zealand outfit beat Team India in the ICC World Test Championship final at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

A total of 65 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (22) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 2,769.

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe paid a visit to Ven. Murutetuwe Ananda Thera this evening at Abhayarama Temple in Narahempita. He visited the temple after taking his oaths as a Member of Parliament earlier in the day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A total of 78,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka within the first three weeks of July, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana said today.

Customs officers seized an illegally imported consignment of cigarettes worth Rs.28 million today, Customs Spokesman and Deputy Director (Legal) Sudatta Silva said.

A lorry that was carrying 30 tonnes of cement fell on a motor mechanic while he was attending to repairs to the lorry’s faulty wheel. He died instantaneously as his skull was jammed to the ground.

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said today that they expect to obtain the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD) that was studying the possibility of using Pfizer vaccine as the second dose for those who had

The Government has decided to implement stringent measures against those who violate health guidelines recently issued by the Director General of Health Services.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station calling for various demands, including reducing fuel prices and providing the Rs.5,000 allowance for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A red alert for thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning was issued for seven districts, the Department of Meteorology said today.

Veteran dancer Kulasiri Budawatta passed away this morning at the age of 71 at his residence in Kalapura, Mount Lavania.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and several others paid floral tribute to the statue of late President Ranasinghe Premadasa today in line with the 97th Birthday Anniversary which falls today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The All Ceylon Ayurveda Health Service Association (ACAHSA) today staged a protest opposite the Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, Borella over several demands, including not paying their over time payments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Solitary UNP MP Ranil Wickremesinghe who made his maiden speech in the current Parliament today called for a debate on vesting the responsibility of controlling COVID 19 pandemic with the cabinet as the COVID task force has failed in accomplishing it

The inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) reached a cumulative audience of 557 million people through TV, digital-social space and traditional media outlets, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Seven ex-LTTE members imprisoned for many years are to be released following Presidential Pardon in line with Poson Poya, State Minister of Prison Management & Prisoners’ Rehabilitation Lohan Ratwate said.

Parliament went into an uproar today when the SJB MPs staged a protest against the recent fuel prices hike. SJB MPs held placards and shouted slogans during the oral question session.

Seen in pictures, army officials stand at the P.D.Sirisena Ground, Maligawatte to vaccinate people who are 60 years old and above. The vaccination program started at 7.00 a.m. Only less than 25 people arrived until now at the vaccination centre to re

Officers attached to the Biodiversity, Cultural and National Heritage Protection (BCNP) Branch yesterday seized a large number of conch shells while attempting to export them illegally, Customs Media Spokesperson and Deputy Director Sudaththa Silva s

Policemen in civvies are deployed to arrest persons who do not wear masks and violate quarantine rules at supermarkets, shopping complexes and public transport services, Police said.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as a national list MP of the United National Party (UNP) a short while ago.

India has said that the new coronavirus variant Delta plus is a “variant of concern” after cases were detected in at least three states.