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Restrictions further eased; full capacity allowed for almost all events

Issuing a new set of health guidelines applicable for March, the Health Ministry has lifted restrictions where full capacities have been allowed for almost all events and functions except for weddings.

Govt. should decide whether to stay in the dark after eating apples, grapes, oranges: Gammanpila

While identifying the priorities, the government should decide whether to stay in the dark after eating apples, grapes and oranges or make sacrifices to prioritise our limited foreign exchange spending on essential commodities such as medicine and fuel, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said.

Govt. should decide whether to stay in the dark after eating apples, grapes, oranges: Gammanpila

While identifying the priorities, the government should decide whether to stay in the dark after eating apples, grapes and oranges or make sacrifices to prioritise our limited foreign exchange spending on essential commodities such as medicine and fuel, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said.

Cardinal meets Pope Francis

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has met His Holiness Pope Francis at Vatican today (28), the Archdiocese of Colombo said

Over 5-hour power cuts on Monday

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to have rotational power shedding for over five hours on Monday.

Over 5-hour power cuts tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to have rotational power shedding for over five hours tomorrow.

Possible devastating situation averted due to COVID vaccination rollout- President

A possible catastrophic situation that could be emerged in the country has been brought under control by implementing COVID-19 vaccination programme, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said.

Keheliya responds to non-payment of electricity bill

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella responded today that he has cleared a bill amounting to Rs. 7 million but there is a disparity with figures released by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and he had on several occasions asked for clarification.

Sri Lankans living in Ukraine safe: Envoy

The safety of Sri Lankans living in Ukraine has been ensured following the tensions erupted after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine.

Over 5-hour power cuts tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to have rotational power shedding over five hours for tomorrow (25).

Over 5-hour power cuts tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to have rotational power shedding over five hours for tomorrow (25).

CEB tells Keheliya to pay up his mega electricity bill

The Ceylon Electricity Board has urged Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to pay up his overdue electricity bill for his residence which is amounting to a massive Rs. 12,056,803.38.

900,000 Sri Lankans refuse COVID-19 vaccines

Over 9 lakh people in Sri Lanka have not got a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine raising concerns among the health authorities.

Massive drug shortage within three months: Pharmacy owners’ Assn.

A massive drug shortage is imminent as the existing backup stocks of medicines are due to be used up within three months, All-Island Private Pharmacy Owners’ Association (ACPPOA) President Chandika Gankanda said.

Massive drug shortage within three months: Pharmacy owners’ Assn.

A massive drug shortage is imminent as the existing backup stocks of medicines are due to be used up within three months, All-Island Private Pharmacy Owners’ Association (ACPPOA) President Chandika Gankanda said.

UNHRC Chief should do justice to SL: SF

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet should not disgrace the decorum of the institution of the body she represents and should do justice to Sri Lanka, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka told Parliament today.

UNHRC Chief should do justice to SL: SF

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet should not disgrace the decorum of the institution of the body she represents and should do justice to Sri Lanka, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka told Parliament today.

Man caught selling women and girls earns over Rs. 45 million

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a 36-year-old man who had been engaged in a prostitution racket using women in various parts of the country for 18 years.

Secret deal between Ranil and Gota? UNP says no such thing

The United National Party has dismissed reports that its leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is in a secret deal with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to merge the UNP and SLPP into an alliance in order to gain more parliamentary seats in a future election.

Secret deal between Ranil and Gota? UNP says no such thing

The United National Party has dismissed reports that its leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is in a secret deal with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to merge the UNP and SLPP into an alliance in order to gain more parliamentary seats in a future election.

President directs to pay Rs.80 bn owed to CPC

At a special cabinet meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today evening, it was decided the government will settle an outstanding payment of Rs.80 billion owed to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation for the continuous supply of fuel.

George Clooney spotted at BIA

Hollywood legend George Clooney was spotted at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) over the weekend when his private jet landed on transit, en-route to London from Australia.

People were happy during my time: Maithri

Former President Maithripala Sirisena said people were living happily during his tenure and there were no issues at that time.

People were happy during my time: Maithri

Former President Maithripala Sirisena said people were living happily during his tenure and there were no issues at that time.

Future NPP govt. will punish Easter Sunday attack culprits: Anura

Claiming that the government had failed to implement law against the perpetrators of the Easter Sunday attacks, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today perpetrators of the attacks would be produced in court and punished as per under a future National People’s Power (NPP) government as claimed by the Cardinal

Future NPP govt. will punish Easter Sunday attack culprits: Anura

Claiming that the government had failed to implement law against the perpetrators of the Easter Sunday attacks, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today perpetrators of the attacks would be produced in court and punished as per under a future National People’s Power (NPP) government as claimed by the Cardinal

Island-wide power cuts from today

Despite assurances that there will be no scheduled power outages in the next three months, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced its decision to impose power outages from today.

Island-wide power cuts from today

Despite assurances that there will be no scheduled power outages in the next three months, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced its decision to impose power outages from today.

Pujith, Hemasiri acquitted from Easter Sunday attack case

The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar today ordered to acquit former IGP Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando from all charges in connection with Easter Sunday attack case.

’Too premature’ to discuss a fourth COVID vaccine dose: Health authorities

The health authorities in Sri Lanka have articulated that it is too premature to have discussion on a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose in a situation where the third dose roll out is yet to be completed.

Wimal’s FB account hacked, anti-govt posts uploaded

Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa today said that his personal Facebook account had been hacked and the hacker had posted some posts critical of the government, and he asserted that he had no hand in posting such posts.

Wimal’s FB account hacked, anti-govt posts uploaded

Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa today said that his personal Facebook account had been hacked and the hacker had posted some posts critical of the government, and he asserted that he had no hand in posting such posts.

All major political parties struggling to remain intact

All major political parties in Sri Lanka are presently struggling to remain intact and are likely to start splitting, with one alliance already to be named in early March signalling a split in the present government, the Daily Mirror learns.

All major political parties struggling to remain intact

All major political parties in Sri Lanka are presently struggling to remain intact and are likely to start splitting, with one alliance already to be named in early March signalling a split in the present government, the Daily Mirror learns.

All parties should come to an agreement on IMF report : Ranil

It’s the duty all parties in Sri Lanka to initiate a dialogue and come to an agreement on the report which the IMF is expected to release on Sri Lanka shortly,, Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Dhammika Bandara’s brother dies of Covid-19

Younger brother of Dhammika Bandara, a much talked about person for introducing a syrup (Pani) said to cure COVID-19, has died of Covid pneumonia despite obtaining all three doses of Covid-19 vaccine.

Limited fuel supply from CPC creates fuel scarcity: CPC union

There is a shortage of fuel at Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) filling stations due to the limited supply of fuel, CPC Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya wing (JSS) Secretary Ananda Palitha said.

Post mortem PCR not mandatory for all deaths: Health Ministry

Performing post mortem PCR is not mandatory for all deaths, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said.

EU strongly urges SL to lift forthwith import restrictions

The European Union (EU) strongly urged Sri Lanka to lift forthwith import restrictions preventing many European products from entering its market.

Lawsuits claiming compensations over Easter Sunday attacks: Maithri files appeal

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has filed an appeal petition at Colombo Civil Appellate High Court challenging the District Court’s decision to reject his request that he be discharged from several civil lawsuits filed by the victims of Easter Sunday attacks.

No scheduled power cuts for next three months: PUCSL

The new methodology adopted by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will not lead to scheduled power cuts for the next three months, PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said.

Daily power cut schedule to be announced today: PUCSL Chairman

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will announce daily scheduled power cuts from today, due to not having received sufficient fuel, furnace oil to generate power and also the hydro capacity in reservoirs.

Daily power cut schedule to be announced today: PUCSL Chairman

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will announce daily scheduled power cuts from today, due to not having received sufficient fuel, furnace oil to generate power and also the hydro capacity in reservoirs.

Cardinal condemns Shehan Malaka’s arrest and attack on Chamuditha

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith had vehemently condemned the arrest of activist Shehan Malaka and the attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama and had expressed his concern on the two incidents, Member of the Archdiocese of Colombo Communication Committee Chairman Fr Cyril Gamini Fernando said today.

Journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama’s residence attacked

Well-known journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama’s residence in Piliyandala came under attack as some unidentified elements pelted stones at his house and threw excreta early this morning.

Supply of electricity declared as essential service

The supply of electricity has been declared as an essential service by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Finance Ministry admits scarcity of four essential items

While saying that there is a minor shortage in four essential commodities, the Finance Ministry said there is an urgent need of setting up an effective mechanism where imported goods reach the general public in a more transparent manner.

No scheduled power cuts until Monday PUCSL Chairman

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided not to have scheduled power cuts until Monday (February 14) due to sufficient fuel stocks for electricity in the country.

No scheduled power cuts until Monday PUCSL Chairman

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided not to have scheduled power cuts until Monday (February 14) due to sufficient fuel stocks for electricity in the country.

20 doctors, 60 staff members contract COVID-19 at Badulla Hospital

It has been reported that 20 doctors and 60 staff members of the Badulla General Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19, a top hospital official said.