Health LNP - SL’s Covid positivity rate at 15.8: WHO
Sri Lanka’s Covid Test Positivity Rate (TPR) remains at 15.8 percent, according to the weekly situation report put out by the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Politics LNP - Indian External Affairs Minister sends felicitation to GL
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has sent a letter of felicitation to new Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris, the Indian High…
Technology LNP - Online portal launched to obtain COVID-19 smart vaccine certificate
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) launched the COVID-19 Smart Vaccine Certificate Portal today, for the general public and those who…
Health LNP - Sri Lanka reached its worst, highest level in COVID-19 epidemic: GMOA
The country has reached its worst and highest level in the COVID pandemic, the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) General Secretary Dr. Nalinda…
Crime LNP - 209 more Covid deaths reported:Death toll exceeds 8,000 mark
The Covid-19 death toll in Sri Lanka exceeded 8,000 mark with 209 more deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said. A total of 209…
Technology LNP - Delta variant may cause symptomless heart failure:Cardiologist
It has been revealed that the Delta variant could cause heart failure in individuals with no previous history of any chronic ailment including cholesterol…
Health LNP - Extension of nationwide lockdown: Decision today
Health Minister informs health trade unions that he is personally against extending lockdown COVID-19 Task Force to convene today to make final decision New…
Business LNP - An official announcement from the Central Bank
Use of Electronic Fund Transfer Cards (EFTCs) for Payments in Foreign Exchange It has been brought to the attention of the Central Bank that messages are being…
Sports LNP - More than 5,500 state vehicles not in running condition
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his capacity as the Minister of Economic Policies and Plan Implementation, has submitted a report on the vehicles owned by…
Politics LNP - ADB to provide USD 125 million additional financing to Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to release an additional financing of USD 125 million to Sri Lanka under ‘Health System Enhancing Project’ to…
Technology LNP - SL to obtain crude oil and petroleum products on long-term credit facility
Sri Lanka has had discussion with Acting Head of the Embassy of the UAE in Sri Lanka Saif Alanofy on the possibility of obtaining crude oil and petroleum…
Crime LNP - 190 Covid deaths reported: Death toll surges to 7,750
A total of 190 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (23) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll…
Health LNP - Travel restrictions should be further tightened to control the virus: GMOA
Travel restrictions should be further tightened up to 80 to 90 per cent and the imposed restrictions should be implemented perfectly, the Government Medical…
Politics LNP - Tributes pour in for Mangala
Following the death of former minister, Mangala Samaraweera earlier today, tributes have poured in from all parts of the world and from local politicians, with…
Health LNP -Vaccines for all members of clergy: Ministry
Under the programme of providing the COVID vaccine for people who are above 60 years of age and above, the government has decided to gather information from…
Business LNP - SL receives US$ 780 million in SDR from IMF
Sri Lanka received US$ 780 million Special Drawing Rights (SDR) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), an official said. The IMF allocated SDRs of US$ 650…
Travel LNP - Emirates to resume Colombo – Male route from 1 September
Emirates to resume Colombo – Male flights from Sept. 1 The flag carrier of the UAE, Emirates Airlines announced it will resume daily services between Colombo –…
Health LNP - Another 1 million doses of Sinopharm vaccine to arrive tomorrow
State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana says that another one million doses of the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow…
Technology LNP - Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine 95% effective in controlling ’Delta’ variants: NRC Chairman
The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVISHIELD vaccine was 95% effective in controlling the 'Delta' variants which have been identified in the country, the National…
Crime LNP - Man turning out firearms in Kiriella arrested by STF
A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Special Task Force of Police for running a factory making weapons The Special Task Force (STF) raided a house…
Technology LNP - SL praises India for supplying emergency consignments of liquid oxygen
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris today appreciated India's move to supply emergency consignments of liquid oxygen from east Indian ports, even by using…
Technology LNP - Full course of Chinese vaccines effective against Delta variant: New research reveals
A research team led by leading Chinese Epidemiologist Zhong Nanshan has identified that the administration of the full course of Chinese vaccines is effective…
Crime LNP - Rishad allegedly threatens doctor at prison: Police, Prisons launch probe
The Prisons Department has also initiated an investigation into the alleged death threats made by MP Rishad Bathiudeen at a prison doctor. Earlier, the Colombo…
Law LNP - 18 players sign contracts till end of 2021
18 Sri Lanka players have signed Men’s National Player Contracts with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a five-month period ending December 31, 2021. According to a…