Strict travel restrictions can help control Delta variant spread – Prof. Tissa Vitharana
Professor Tissa Vitharana who is a renowned virologist said that it is possible to control the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant by imposing...
US issues new terrorism threat warning ahead of 9/11 anniversary
The US Department of Homeland Security issued a new terrorism threat advisory on Friday ahead of the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks...
Afghan President addresses nation amid Taliban blitz, says country in serious danger of instability
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday said the country is in serious danger of instability, while adding that he will not give up the...
Kelani River under CCTV surveillance to net people dumping garbage
The Environment Minister has proposed designating the Kelani River from Hanwella to Peliyagoda as a 'conservation zone' and to install CCTV cameras on the...
July was Earth’s hottest month on record
July 2021 has earned the unenviable distinction as the world’s hottest month ever recorded, according to new global data released today by National Oceanic...
Sri Lanka to procure 100 MT oxygen from India every week
The Government has decided to procure 100 Metric Tonnes of oxygen from India every week in view to facilitate COVID-19 treatment. Health Ministry Secretary...
Fully vaccinated people don’t need third dose of Covid-19 vaccine as of now – Dr. Chandima Jeewandara
Individuals who are fully vaccinated are adequately protected and do not need an additional dose of Covid-19 vaccine as of now, Director of the...
SC concludes hearing into Tissa Attanayake’s Private Member Bill
The Supreme Court today concluded arguments put forward in support and against the Human Rights Organization Bill which was presented to Parliament by SJB...
Cardinal appeals Catholics to raise black flags on August 21
Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith requested all Catholics in the archdiocese and others to raise black flags on August 21 in...
6 new educational TV channels for school children from next week – Minister G.L. Peiris
As a first step of the programme to launch 20 television channels dedicated to education, six new television channels and a radio frequency will...
