Sri Lanka on the path to recovery from COVID – Dullas

Minister Dullas Alahapperuma says the country is currently on the path to recovery from the coronavirus.



Indian Foreign Secretary’s visit has jolted government into action – Sumanthiran

The government had decided to hold provincial council elections soon following the visit of the Indian Foreign Secretary, TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran said on Saturday.



Government doctors threaten to strike on 13 October

More strikes are in the offing in the State health service, with doctors taking up the cudgel, warning that they too would strike on Wednesday (13)



Rs. 88 Billion paid as OT, special allowances for health sector workers – Minister

The Health Ministry spends over Rs.88 billion to pay special allowances and overtime payments in the health sector every year while it spends only Rs. 48 billion annually on salaries, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.



Laugfs Gas Prices Increased

Laugfs Gas has decided to increase its domestic gas cylinder prices with effect from 11th October 2021.



Litro Gas Prices increased with effect from midnight today

Litro gas has increased its product prices with effect from midnight today (10).



T20 World Cup: Lahiru Kumara, Akila Dananjaya included as Sri Lanka finalise squad

Sri Lanka have named Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando and Akila Dananjaya in their final 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2021.



President assures constitution will be amended and new electoral system introduced

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that a Constitutional Amendment and a new electoral system will be introduced as promised to the people.



STF arrests man with explosives in Mirigama

A 39-year-old man has been arrested by the Special Task Force of Police (STF) with explosive materials during a raid in Mirigama.



Crocodile drags a dead body along the Diyawanna Oya

By-standers were left in shock when a crocodile was seen dragging a corpse along the Diyawanna Oya in Kimbulawala in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.



Prime Minister to meet teachers and discuss salary anomalies

Plans have been made to hold a discussion tomorrow between the Prime Minister and teachers and principals trade unions, pertaining to teachers and principal’s salary anomalies.



Record numbers of officers & other ranks promoted on Army Day

In a historic move, the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army aka the Army Day (10 October) granted 567 Officers and 10,368 Other Ranks a promotion with the approval of the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa



Overall financial compliance during Yahaplana time showed progress – COPA

Parliamentary committee tasked with probing managerial efficiency and financial discipline of the Government – COPA (Committee on Public Accounts) says that overall financial and performance compliance average of government institutions during the Yahapalana period had a steady progress.



Chinese company contradicts stories on harmful bacteria in its organic fertilizer

In response to controversy surrounding organic fertilizer samples imported from China, the Chinese embassy in Colombo said both the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan authorities should cooperate on the principles of respecting science and facts…



Sri Lanka to roll out Pfizer vaccine as third dose for people aged above 20

Sri Lanka is planning to roll out Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines as the third dose for people above 20 years of age, according to the State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals.



Prices of imported milk powder increased

The prices of imported powdered milk will be increased with effect from today (October 09), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association announced.