The Government’s decision to renovate a number of historically important buildings together with the immediate environment in Colombo, entrusted to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) has created a major controversy among the Opposition and the m

A raid was carried out by the Measurement Standard Unit of the Gampaha District Secretariat, to test and stamp measuring accessories of traders in the Welisara Economic Centre. A total of 22 shops were checked and legal actions were taken against fou

Forty three more COVID-19 patients passed away due to the virus infection taking the death toll in the country to 1,527, the Government Information Department said.

Newly appointed Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam PC has abolished the post of Co-ordinating Officer to the Attorney General with immediate effect, a circular stated.

The Government today informed all chemical fertilizer and pesticides traders to release their hidden stocks to the market, Government Information Director General Mohan Samaranayake said.

Mulleriyawa Police officers deployed drones to monitor activities of people and to see whether they violate quarantine regulations. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The officers attached to the Investigation Unit of the Customs Prevention Division today seized 15,251 kilograms of dried turmeric stock worth more than five million rupees while attempting to smuggle it into the country. The turmeric stock was decla

Health officers were seen fumigating the Abayarama Temple today as a precautionary measure to contain the COVID-19. The program was initiated by DIG Deshabandu Tennekoon. Pix By Pradeep Dilrukshana

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it has approved a COVID-19 vaccine made by drugmaker Sinovac Biotech (SVA.O) for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used in poor countries.

A 49-year-old Sri Lankan care worker who stabbed his ex-wife to death in a Rome street on Saturday was found hanged in his jail cell at Frosinone, south of the Italian capital, on Tuesday morning, judicial sources said.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed to take the X-Express Pearl ship that caught fire in Sri Lankan waters to deep sea.

Multiple properties in Colombo are to be opened up for investments under a Private Public Partnership (PPP) model through a new company formed with Cabinet approval.

Employees at a factory in Kotahena were seen making beds for government hospitals and quarantine centers in the country. The demand for beds has immensely gone up due to the shortage of beds to treat COVID-19 patients. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

A fire aboard a cargo ship off Sri Lanka was finally extinguished Tuesday after a 13-day international operation, the navy said.

India will stick to its schedule of giving two doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine, a senior government adviser said on Tuesday.

Following heated debates and discussions on whether people should receive a single dose or both doses of the Sputnik-V vaccine, a team at the Jayawardenepura University has commenced research on the Russian vaccine’s efficacy, Dr Chandima Jeewandar

Two Maulavis who have been arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), have informed court through their lawyer that they are under pressure to frame human rights lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah.

All arriving passengers into Sri Lanka will be subject to a compulsory 14-day quarantine period as per the instructions of the health authorities, Aviation and Investment Zone Development State Minister D.V. Chanaka said.

The Government has expedited the COVID19 vaccination program with an aim to make Sri Lanka COVID19 free, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP S. B. Dissanayake said.

The first COVID-19 treatment centre for Buddhist monks donated by a leading personality in Kandy was handed over to the Ministry of Health today with the distinguished participation of the Anunayake Theras of the Malwatte Chapter. Pix by Chamil Rupas

There has been no decision taken as yet to extend the ongoing island-wide travel restrictions beyond June 7 but the situation is being reviewed daily, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Dailymirror.

Six more persons, who attended the birthday party organized at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo on Sunday violating quarantine regulations have been arrested by the police.

The prison officers at the female ward of the Welikada Prison have thwarted an attempt to smuggle mobile phones, phone batteries and SIM cards through the drain, an official said.

Through the Colombo Port City Development Project (CPCP), the government is hoping to bring at least three or four fortune 500 companies into the country, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP S. B. Dissanayake said.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed his principal advisor Lalith Weeratunga to expedite the search for the AstraZeneca vaccines as 600,000 people await their second jabs and time now seems to be clearly running out.

The Meteorology Department today denied issuing any statement regarding an acid rain.

The bail application filed on behalf of Moratuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernando,seeking bail has been rejected by the Moratuwa Additional Magistrate today.

All parliamentarians should act with responsibility and motivate and encourage all health personnel who are engaged in the battle against the COVID outbreak, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

All the licensed wine stores Island-wide would be sealed until the travel restrictions are lifted on June 7, the Excise Department said.

The Dengue virus and the virus that causes COVID-19 can generate similar symptoms, Dr. Indika Weerasinghe of the Health Ministry’s National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said.