While saying that COVID-19 cases could further rise in future, Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr Hemantha Herath stressed the need to tighten travel restrictions in order to expect a decrease in cases.

The Galle Chief Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela today ordered health authorities to hand over the list of persons who were given the second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine at the Galle Health Services Director’s Office on June 5 and 7, to the police.

State Minister Nimal Lanza said if Basil Rajapaksa was there in the country, he would not have allowed to increase the fuel prices.

Tokyo Olympic organisers plan to give away about 150,000 condoms at next month’s Games, but are telling athletes to take them home rather than use them in the Olympic village where social distancing rules and coronavirus measures are the top priori

A total of 2,259 more COVID-19 patients have been detected today increasing the total number of positive cases reported in Sri Lanka to 225,922,the Government Information Department said.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said if the letter of credit (LC) opened for the import of luxury vehicles could not be revoked, it should be used for the procurement of 112 ambulances, 1990 Suwa Seriya service.

The Captain of the MV X-Press Pearl,who was arrested by the CID this morning, was released by the Colombo High Court on a personal bond of Rs. 2 million.

The Mahabage Police station yesterday distributed dry rations among Covid-19 affected people in the area under the patronage of Kelaniya, Ragama, Jaela Divisions in-charge ASP Prasanna De Silva. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The leaders of eight political parties - the allies of the government with parliamentary representation, have condemned the move to palm off the responsibility of the fuel price hike on Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila.

The suspension of the issuing revenue licences for vehicles registered in the Central Province (CP), Southern Province (SP) and Uva Province (UP) has been extended due to the COVID pandemic situation in the country, the Government Information Departm

A large number of people living in Arachchiwatta and Nadamuwa west in Kotugoda and area received the second dose of Sinopharm vaccine today at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya temple in Arachchiwattha. This was organized by Sujeewa Sampath, Vice President of

The MV X-press Pearl is still unsafe as part of the forward section of the ship remains afloat, the ship owners said.

The Environment Ministry is focusing on implementing an alternative to prevent 750ml plastic bottles from entering the environment.

While criticizing the move to provide luxury vehicles for ministers and MPs, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday that his party would never approve using public funds for the purpose

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today arrested the Captain of the MV X-Press Pearl which caught fire near the Colombo harbor, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said

The Excise Department today denied reports that liquor can be purchased via online from the supermarkets from today.

The body of a COVID-19 victim which was prepared for cremation was reportedly removed from the Panthiya Crematorium in Matugama, following an order received to allow another body, which was taken in a VIP vehicle, to be cremated.

The Health Ministry has taken steps to change the procedure on announcing COVID-19 related deaths in a single day with effect from today.

Government which destroyed the economy, environment and agriculture is now working towards destroying the right of expression, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said over the weekend.

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel today seized 237.5 kg of Kerala cannabis, along with three suspects and a dinghy, during a special operation conducted in the seas north of Point Pedro.

A relief pack consisting of essential items were distributed in Kelanimulla area yesterday during the present restriction period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

It has been planned to build five digital parks around the country, in Galle, Kandy, and Kurunegala districts, with the goal of exposing the youth to the world of technology and digital, according to Digital Technology and Enterprise Development Stat

Retail shops are seen half opened in several parts of Colombo and consumers are busy buying their essentials. Pix by Nisal Baduge

With a total number of 2,361 COVID positive cases reported on Monday, Gampaha recorded the highest number of 362 among other districts, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa advised the education authorities to seek advice from Paediatricians before reopening of schools that are closed due to the COVID-19.

Goods including vegetables, fruits and other essential items are being delivered to the houses considering the island-wide travel restrictions imposed due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the county. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his 12-year hold on power in Israel after the country’s parliament voted in a new coalition government.

Bahrain has indefinitely suspended giving work permits to people from coronavirus red list countries such as India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, a representative of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority told The National on Sunday.

The Tamil Nadu state police and Central intelligence agencies have stepped up vigil after threats of an armed group trying to infiltrate from Sri Lanka were received.

Sri Lanka batting great Kumar Sangakkara among the 10 legends of the game to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Sunday.