Two children killed as boat overturns

Child dies after exorcism in Meegahawatta

A child has died after exorcism was performed on her in Meegahawatta, the Police said today. The Police said the mother of the 9-year-old girl had taken her to perform exorcism after she was believed to be possessed by an evil spirit. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said the woman who performed the exorcism had beaten the child with a type of cane known locally as Wevel. The child had lost consciousness and was reported dead on admission to the Biyagama hospital.

28 Feb, 2021

Sri Lanka ready to consider single-shot vaccine

Sri Lanka is ready to consider a single-shot vaccine which has been given approval in the US. US regulators have formally approved the single-shot Johnson & Johnson?s coronavirus vaccine. Health Ministry sources told Daily Mirror that if the vaccine is given approval by the local regulator it will be considered. The vaccine is set to be cost-effective and can be stored in a refrigerator instead of a freezer. However, so far the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has not received a

01 Mar, 2021

Indian aircraft in Sri Lanka for Galle Face aerobatic display

Indian Air Force planes have arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in an aerobatic display at Galle Face. The Sri Lanka Air Force is celebrating its 70th Anniversary on 02 March and the presentation of the President?s Colours to the No. 5 Fighter Squadron and No. 6 Helicopter Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force. To commemorate this historical event, a fly past and an aerobatic display is also being organised for the first time in Sri Lanka on a grand scale at Galle Face from 03-05 March 2021. As

28 Feb, 2021