UN, EU hail arrival of more vaccines...
The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) today hailed the arrival of more vaccines to fight the coronavirus in Sri Lanka.
Commenting on...
Etisalat SIM cards in Sri Lanka will...
Etisalat SIM cards in Sri Lanka will no longer be usable after September 2021.
HUTCH has requested original Etisalat 072 customers presently on the Hutch...
Catholics in Sri Lanka mark ‘Black Sunday’...
Catholics in Sri Lanka today marked ‘Black Sunday’ as a mark of protest over the failure to find those linked to the Easter Sunday...
First batch of vaccines from COVAX arrives...
The first batch of coronavirus vaccines from the COVAX facility arrived in Sri Lanka today.
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) delivered the...
Sri Lanka and India conduct air observation...
Sri Lanka and India conducted an air observation training exercise in the southern coast.
The Sri Lanka Navy partnered with the Indian Navy and Sri...
Fake friend arrested for misleading people over...
A suspect has been arrested for misleading people over the phone by claiming he is a friend and obtaining money.
The 31-year-old suspect was arrested...
Hit and run accident on Marine Drive...
A hit and run accident on Marine Drive today resulted in the death of one person while three others sustained injuries.
The Police said that...
Mandatory quarantine for travelers remains despite jab
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
Sri Lankans who travel overseas will be required to be quarantined on their return even if they have been vaccinated.
Army Commander General...
Plantation companies consider legal action on wage...
By Easwaran Rutnam
A crisis is looming in the tea industry with plantation companies considering various options after being forced to agree to a Rs....
India says Sri Lanka claims on WCT...
The Sri Lankan Government's claim that a proposal on the Colombo Port West Container Terminal (WCT) has been approved by the Indian High Commission...
Sri Lankan lawyer to receive Women of...
Sri Lankan lawyer Ranitha Gnanarajah is to receive the International Women of Courage (IWOC) award in the US.
Ranitha Gnanarajah is one of few women...
Gampaha deaths not linked to Covid vaccine
The death of two individuals in Gampaha after they had obtained the coronavirus vaccine, is not linked to the jab, the Health Ministry said...
Medical attention should be sought if fever...
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
Health authorities have urged people suffering from fever for more than two days after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to immediately seek medical...
Sri Lanka conducts first burial of coronavirus...
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
Sri Lanka conducted its first burial of the remains of COVID-19 victims in Batticaloa today.
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Colombo Gazette...
Covid bodies to be buried in parts...
Permission has been granted to bury the remains of COVID-19 victims in two locations in the East.
The Eastern Province Health Director said permission has...
SJB fears attempt to use burial issue...
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has accused the Government of attempting to use the burial of Muslim Covid victims to create rifts among the...
First batch of vaccines from COVAX for...
The first batch of coronavirus vaccines from the COVAX facility, to be delivered to Sri Lanka on Sunday, will be used only on the...
Search continues for head of woman killed...
Search operations are continuing along the Kelani River to find the head of the woman who was recently killed by a Police Sub- Inspector...
Thirty-three Sri Lankans who returned found to...
Thirty-three Sri Lankans who returned to the country have been found to be infected with Covid-19.
Officials said that the 33 Sri Lankans were among...
Journalist and former diplomat Bandula Jayasekera passed...
Journalist and former diplomat Bandula Jayasekera has passed away. He was 60-years-old at the time of his death.
Jayasekara was undergoing treatment for Myelodyplastic Syndrome...
Tourism sector employees to be vaccinated
Tourism sector employees are to be vaccinated, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said.
The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Mrs. Kimarli...
Latest coronavirus victims includes four women
The latest coronavirus victims includes four women, the Government Information Department said.
According to the Government Information Department, five new deaths linked to the virus...
US Pacific Air Forces Commander holds bilateral...
A US delegation led by the Commander of the US Pacific Air Forces, General Kenneth S. Wilsbach had talks in Colombo today.
General Wilsbach paid...
India confident defence relationship with Sri Lanka...
India is confident its defence relationship with Sri Lanka will strengthen further.
The Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal...
Parliament to debate report on Easter attacks...
Parliament is to debate the report on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks on 10th March.
A decision in this regard was taken by the Parliament...
Sanath insists he did no wrong to...
By Indika Sri Aravinda
Former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya today insisted he had not sought influence to obtain the coronavirus vaccine.
Speaking to Colombo Gazette, Jayasuriya said...
CEB disregards concession offered to hotels
By Indika Sri Aravinda
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has disregarded a concession offered to hotels on the payment of electricity bills.
The Tourism Ministry has...
PLATES opens at Cinnamon Grand Colombo
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Dr. Neville Fernando's final journey
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Navin and Arjuna push for common opposition
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UN releases damning report on Sri Lanka
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Tamil MP grabs attention of Parliament
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First Sri Lankan born New Zealand MP makes maiden speech
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's address to the Nation
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Pompeo visits St Anthony’s Church in Sri Lanka
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One on One with Sajin de Vass Gunawardena
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Yasisurie Kiribandara's road to success
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A chat with Mahinda Deshapriya
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Take 2 with twin sisters Tharumalee and Paramee
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Police announce guidelines
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Air quality in Colombo improves
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Animals at Dehiwala Zoo closely monitored
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Lotus Tower illuminated in support of fight against coronavirus
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Ranjan Ramanayake remanded
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Sri Lanka PM's address to the nation
15:10
Navy retrieves Sri Lankan onboard Italian cruise
03:08
Entertainment during the isolation process in Sri Lanka
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Body of first coronavirus victim in Sri Lanka cremated
03:25
Traders working around the clock
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Queues at fuel stations in Sri Lanka
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Colombo East Base Hospital to treat coronavirus patients
04:21
Sri Lanka's Elections Commission disinfected
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Sri Lanka battles the coronavirus
20:55
Public transport in Sri Lanka disinfected
01:51
Navy prepares to face COVID 19
01:02
Coronavirus patient in Sri Lanka discharged
07:47
Sri Lanka warns US of consequences following ban on Silva
00:35
Residents demand playground
03:58
Special mass at St. Anthony's Shrine Colombo
16:19
Hafiz Sheriff launches debut book
“History as I See It and Others” delves into Israel-Palestine conflict and global current affairs
History as I See It and Others by Hafiz Sheriff,...
SriLankan Airlines relaunches website with a brand-new look and...
SriLankan Airlines relaunched its website, www.srilankan.com, with a modern look and feel with improved...
The Model Aeroplane Show organized by the Colombo Flying Club was held at the Colombo International Airport Ratmalana (CIAR).
Avid aviators of all ages participated in this long-awaited event. This event was organized with the objective of supporting general aviation...
