Body of Muslim cleared of Covid infection...
By Farook Sihan
The body of a Muslim man from Sainthamaruthu, cleared of being infected with the coronavirus, has been buried after 25 days.
The body...
Sri Lanka to demand further compensation from...
By Indika Sri Aravinda
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has decided to seek further compensation from the crude oil tanker MT New Diamond, which...
Ethul Kotte resident becomes latest coronavirus victim
A resident of Ethul Kotte has become the latest coronavirus victim confirmed by the Ministry of Health.
The coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka increased...
England’s Moeen Ali cleared in fresh Covid...
England cricketer Moeen Ali has been cleared following a fresh Covid test and has rejoined the team in Sri Lanka.
The 33-year-old tested positive for...
Decision to allow resumption of tuition classes...
The decision to allow the resumption of tuition classes in the Western Province has been suspended.
The Education Ministry had announced recently that tuition classes...
India launches world’s largest vaccination program
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the all-India rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination drive via video conferencing.
Considered to be the world’s largest vaccination...
Final wage proposal submitted for plantation workers
A final proposal has been submitted towards ensuring a sustainable earnings model for the plantation sector.
The proposal takes into consideration the sustainability of both...
Four more foreigners found to be infected...
Four more foreigners have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in Sri Lanka, officials said today.
A total of 695 people tested positive...
Sri Lanka to commence flights to Myanmar
Sri Lanka will commence flights to Myanmar in the post COVID-19 phase, the Foreign Ministry announced.
Issuing a statement, the Ministry said Sri Lanka expects...
Blood bank prepared to store COVID vaccines
By Indika Sri Aravinda
The National Blood Center of Sri Lanka has revealed it has the capacity to store the COVID-19 vaccines obtained by the...
Former Directors of ETI granted bail
The four former Directors of ETI Finance were granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (15).
Former Directors of Swarnamahal Jewellers Jeevaka, Asanka, and...
Sniffer dogs deployed to strengthen airport security
Twenty sniffer dogs inducted to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) have been deployed to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake to strengthen...
TRCSL seeks public feedback on number portability
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has sought public feedback on the proposed number portability services in Sri Lanka.
The TRCSL said a...
Fifteen MPs test negative for COVID-19
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
All fifteen Parliamentarians who were subjected to PCR tests for COVID-19 have tested negative, the Parliament announced.
An official from the Parliament...
Crackdown on corrupt cops
A special operation has been launched within the Police Department to crackdown on corrupt Police officers.
Two Police Constables have been arrested on charges of...
Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe appointed Navy Chief...
Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy today.
Navy Media Spokesman Captain Indika de Silva...
Twelve motorcyclists arrested for racing
Twelve motorcyclists have been arrested for engaging in a night race in the Piliyandala area in violation of the Motor Traffic Act.
Police Spokesman, Deputy...
India to commence vaccine supply to Sri...
India is to commence supplying the coronavirus vaccine to Sri Lanka and other countries.
Bloomberg reported that India, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of...
EU to raise concerns with Sri Lanka ...
By Easwaran Rutnam
The European Union (EU) is to raise concerns with Sri Lanka on human rights and other matters at a joint commission meeting...
Government accused of playing cricket with people’s...
By Easwaran Rutnam
The Government has been accused of playing cricket with peoples lives by inviting the English cricket team for a series in Sri...
Coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka crosses...
The coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka crossed the 250 mark today.
The Government Information Department said that four new deaths were reported today.
Of the...
Port City Colombo looks to work with...
Port City Colombo has expressed interest to work with world renowned financier and a member of Rothschild family, Nathaniel Rothschild.
Rothschild, who is in Sri...
Southeast Asia’s largest tyre manufacturing facility opens...
Southeast Asia’s largest tyre manufacturing facility was declared open in Horana today.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared open the Ferentino Tyre Corp at the Wagawatte Export...
Anuradhapura children’s home warden arrested over child...
The warden of a children’s home in Anuradhapura has been arrested over incidents of child abuse and other crimes.
Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG)...
Private bus conductor murders another bus conductor
A private bus conductor has murdered another bus conductor in Weligama, the Police said.
Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the...
Antigen tests at exit points detect six...
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
Antigen tests conducted at exit points of the Western Province resulted in the detection of six Covid infected people yesterday (Wednesday), the...
Over 400 institutions found to be violating...
Over 400 institutions have been found to be violating the coronavirus health guidelines, the Police said.
Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said...
Sri Lanka keeping a close eye on...
By Easwaran Rutnam
While taking measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus and detect mutated versions of the virus in Sri Lanka, the authorities...
Collapse of Pararajasingham murder case seen as...
The acquittal of MP Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan and four others in the 2005 assassination of Tamil MP Joseph Pararajasingham, following an announcement by the Attorney...
Tamil MP grabs attention of Parliament
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First Sri Lankan born New Zealand MP makes maiden speech
15:18
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's address to the Nation
42:23
Pompeo visits St Anthony’s Church in Sri Lanka
02:55
One on One with Sajin de Vass Gunawardena
34:12
Yasisurie Kiribandara's road to success
07:15
A chat with Mahinda Deshapriya
22:07
Take 2 with twin sisters Tharumalee and Paramee
04:28
Police announce guidelines
20:56
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
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Entertainment during the isolation process in Sri Lanka
01:21
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
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Coronavirus patient in Sri Lanka discharged
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Sri Lanka warns US of consequences following ban on Silva
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Residents demand playground
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Special mass at St. Anthony's Shrine Colombo
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The magic hands of Priyantha Kumara
Priyantha Kumara is one of the most sought after hair and makeup artists in Sri Lanka and has dressed over 100 brides.
Attached to the...
Signature widens network with opening of Chilaw and Marino...
Signature, Sri Lanka’s leading home-grown menswear brand, is eyeing an islandwide expansion following the opening of two new showrooms, Signature-X in Chilaw and Signature Store at the Marino Mall in Colombo 3. The Signature-X in Chilaw is located at...
