Army opens fire during tense situation in Visuvamadu

Police warn residents disturbing students during exams

The Police have warned that action will be taken against residents disturbing students sitting for the GCE Ordinary Level examination. The GCE Ordinary Level Examination commenced today (1) and will continue till 11 March. Police Spokesman Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said action will be taken against those causing sound pollution during the examination. He urged residents living close to examination centres to refrain from using their radios, cassette players, and te

01 Mar, 2021

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