Crime LNP - 19 incidents related to LP gas leak explosions within 2 days: Police
Nearly 20 incidents of LP gas related explosions have been reported across the country within past two days, Police said. Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa…
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Health LNP - We can only delay new variant entering Sri Lanka, say Health authorities
Referring to the newly detected COVID-19 variant, Omicron, the Health authorities said they could only delay the new variant entering the country. Addressing a…
Travel LNP - Cabraal calls hoteliers to embrace present challenges
Central Bank (CB) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal called the hoteliers to embrace the present challenges in repositioning their product and re-energising the…
Crime LNP - First round of talks held for Starlink Internet Services in Sri Lanka
Preliminary engagement was initiated with Elon Musk's SpaceX to explore the introduction of Starlink Internet Services in Sri Lanka, Telecommunications…
Crime LNP - 233 domestic gas explosions reported since 2015: Minister
While admitting that there was no SLSI standard in the composition of Propane and Butane in domestic gas, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said today a…
Health LNP - Omicron poses ’’very high’’ global risk, world must prepare: WHO
The Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a "very high" global risk of infection surges that could have "severe consequences"…
Weather LNP - Several suspended train services to resume
Several train services which were temporarily suspended due to the inclement weather conditions will resume from today (29), according to the Railway Control…
Travel LNP - Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka exceed 100,000 this year
More than 100,000 tourists have visited the country from January up to date, the Tourism Ministry said. Accordingly, 101,872 tourists arrived from January 1 to…
Politics LNP - Govt. has taken all measures to face Omicron variant: Namal
The Government has taken all necessary measures required to prevent the new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron' from entering the country, Minister Namal Rajapaksa said…
Health LNP - Health laws in public transport very poor: PHI Union
Adherence to health guidelines in the public transport system which was commendable in the beginning, has become very poor now, Public Health Inspectors (PHI)…
Crime LNP - Whistleblower to make further revelations
The former Executive Director at the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), Thushan Gunawardena is preparing to make more startling revelations even as the heat…
Technology LNP - Daily coronavirus cases count climbs to 742
The Health Ministry reported that another 210 persons have tested positive for coronavirus, pushing the daily count of new cases to 742. This brings the tally…
Crime LNP - Reports of tests conducted on gas samples due today: Minister
The reports of the gas samples which were sent to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to test for composition of the domestic gas cylinders is due at 5 pm…
Crime LNP - Bread prices to increase again by Rs. 10
The price of a 450g loaf of bread will be increased by Rs.10 from tonight, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said. The Association said that…
Health LNP - 27 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 14,305
A total of 27 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (27) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll…
Health LNP - No guarantee of new Covid variant entering SL, says SLMA
The entry of the newly detected COVID-19 variant, Omicron could be inevitable, Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) said today. SLMA President Dr. Padma…
Politics LNP - Central Bank maintains policy interest rates
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility…
General LNP - No composition change in LP gas cylinders: Litro Gas Lanka
While rejecting all statements regarding safety issues being spread over use of cooking gas, Litro Gas Lanka Sales Director Janaka Pathiratne said there is no…
General LNP - Over 92,000 people have migrated: Randeniya
More than 92,000 people have registered at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) and have already left for various foreign countries for employment…
Weather LNP - Red alert issued to 19 districts; heavy showers expected: Met Dept.
A red alert has been issued for 19 districts as heavy showers of over 100 mm is expected, the Department of Meteorology said today. They said the red alert was…
General LNP - Domestic gas cylinder explodes at house in Hokandara
A domestic gas cylinder has exploded at a house at Hokkandara in Pannipitiya early this morning, Police said. They said the explosion reportedly took place at…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka four wickets away from big win over West Indies
Sri Lanka need just four wickets to win the first Test against West Indies in Galle after setting the all-but-impossible target of 348 today's penultimate day…
Crime LNP - COVID Task Force responsible if private bus service collapses: Gemunu
The COVID task force should take full responsibility if the private bus service collapses, the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) said. According to…
Health LNP - Vulnerable people still refuse vaccines, leading to a sharp rise in deaths: Health Ministry
While saying that the demand for Pfizer vaccine has fairly gone down, the Health Ministry said the vulnerable people still forgo vaccines resulting in number…