Farmers to get cash in bank account for fertiliser, free insurance

Sri Lankan among scientists who developed portable test for antibodies

A Sri Lankan expert was part of an international research team led by Oxford University scientists who have developed a portable test for antibodies that fight the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Professor Neelika Malavige of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura said that she was part of the major project. The test, which spots the presence of virus-fighting antibodies rather than a coronavirus infection, can be adapted to work on blood from a finger prick ? making it quick and easy t

30 Mar, 2021

Policeman who went berserk and assaulted driver arrested

A policeman who went berserk and assaulted a lorry driver in Pannipitiya has been arrested. The policeman was interdicted yesterday for assaulting the motorist and jumping on him on the road. A video circulating on social media showed the traffic policeman pushing the man onto the road and then jumping on his body. The policeman falls in the process but is helped up by others. The policeman is also heard verbally abusing the man using foul language. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector Genera

30 Mar, 2021

Second dose of Covid vaccine to be administered from April 19

The second dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be administered from April 19, the Health Ministry said. Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said that the second dose of the AstraZeneca Covishield vaccine would be given to those who got the same vaccine as the first dose. He said that Sri Lanka has sufficient stocks to administer the second dose of the vaccine. Over 894,000 people have received the first jab in Sri Lanka since January this year. Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said th

30 Mar, 2021