Education LNP - Uniforms not must for children in schools tomorrow: Prof. Perera
It is not compulsory to wear school uniforms for primary school children who have permission to attend school, Education Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera…
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Sports LNP - Sri Lanka defeat Bangladesh in feisty World Cup clash
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a feisty T20 World Cup clash on Sunday, hammering home their status as surprise title contenders. Chasing an…
Health LNP - WHO tracks 20 sublineages of the Delta variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) is tracking 20 sublineages of the Delta variant which is still dominant in global circulation, a leading epidemiologist…
General LNP - Pope conveys solidarity with Cardinal in revealing truth behind Easter Sunday attacks
Pope Francis in a letter addressed to Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, expressed his solidarity with him in uncovering the truth…
Health LNP - Sri Lanka to roll out COVID booster doses for selected groups from Nov.
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be administered as a booster dose for employees in health sector, tri-forces, police, tourism sector and other…
Weather LNP - Announcement on resumption of train services
Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi today (October 22) made an announcement on the resumption of train services following an interruption prompted by the…
Politics LNP - Introduction of On-line Falsehood Bill soon
On-line Falsehood and Manipulation Bill to control publishing of false information on social media will be introduced soon, Minister of Justice Ali Sabri told…
Sports LNP - Mahela to leave SL team after today’s game
Former national cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene has decided to leave the Sri Lankan squad before the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021. He…
Travel LNP - Inter Provincial travel restrictions to be lifted on Oct.31
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said that Pfizer vaccines will be given to frontline workers engaged in prevention of COVID-19 as a booster dose from…
Health LNP - US provides additional $2.5 million for urgent Covid-19 assistance in Sri Lanka
The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced an additional $2.5 million in urgent COVID-19…
Business LNP - No fuel shortage, long queues due to rumours: CPC’s trade union
There is no shortage of fuel in the country and the reason behind having long queues is due to rumours spreading on social media regarding a possible fuel…
Crime LNP - NIC one-day service from Monday: DRP Comm. Gen.
The Department of Registration of Persons (DRP) today said that the one-day service for issuing National Identity Cards (NICs) which was suspended due to the…
Crime LNP - Doing what’s right is a challenge:President tells Agrarian Service officers
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasised that doing what's right is a grave challenge and added that despite the magnitude of a challenge, the desired goals…
Crime LNP - LIOC to increase Diesel and Petrol prices by Rs.5
The Lanka IOC has increased its retail selling prices for both Diesel (Lanka Auto Diesel) & Petrol (LP 92 ) by Rs. 5 per litre from tonight due to huge…
Crime LNP - Supreme Court orders police to probe Lohan Ratwatte’s incident
The Supreme Court has ordered the IGP to carry out an investigation, under the Code of Criminal Procedure and on the advice of the Attorney General, into the…
Development LNP - China offers to invest USD 800 million in renewable energy projects in Sri Lanka
The China National Energy Engineering and Construction Company Limited (CNEE), a Chinese state-owned energy conglomerate, has offered to invest USD 800 million…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka denies allegations over participation at Dubai EXPO
Sri Lanka has denied allegations raised over its participation at the Dubai EXPO, including with regards to the funds allocated and the events and activities…
Education LNP - School children from 16 to 17 also to get Pfizer from tomorrow
School children aged between 16 and 17, throughout the country, will be administered the Pfizer vaccines from tomorrow (22), Director General of Health…
General LNP - Those who used it to capture power won’t stay long: Cardinal
Those who used the Easter Sunday mayhem to come to power will not be able to stay in power for long if they are a part of it, Archbishop of Colombo His…
Business LNP - CB asks users to assume risks when dealing in cryptocurrencies
Setting the record straight on the rising use of virtual currencies, which are also known as cryptocurrencies, the Central Bank said that the users ought to…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka qualifies to ICC T20 World Cup Super 12
Sri Lanka booked their place in the Super 12 stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup after completing a comfortable 70-run victory over Ireland in Abu Dhabi. Wanindu…
Politics LNP - Youth will be called upon to take on UNP leadership:Ranil
UNP is to be handed over to a youthful team, which will take the party and the nation to a new era just like its founder leader late Prime Minister D. S.…
Health LNP - Pfizer vaccine to A/L students islandwide from today
Administering the Pfizer vaccine to students aged between 18 and 19 would take place at their respective schools throughout the country from today, a Medical…
Health LNP - WHO warns Covid pandemic will drag on into 2022
The Covid pandemic will "go on for a year longer than it needs to" because poorer countries are not getting the vaccines they need, the World Health…