No record that animals transmit COVID-19 to humans – Veterinarians’ Association
The Sri Lanka Veterinarians’ Association says there is no truth in claims that the virus is transmitted through animals.
With the reports of a lion...
Bangladesh resumes COVID-19 inoculation with Chinese vaccine
Bangladesh has resumed the Covid-19 inoculation drive in parts of the country using the Chinese Sinopharm vaccines.
Those who already registered but have not received...
National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka agrees to sponsor Beach Volleyball Women’s Team for 2024
The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka has agreed to sponsor the Beach Volleyball Women’s Team for the year 2024.
The agreement was reached during...
Chinese President sends letter to Sri Lanka President on his birthday
The Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a signed letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today wishing him a very happy birthday.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa celebrates...
Minister of Health instructs to take action to prevent the spread of the Delta variant
Since several individuals were detected with the highly transmissible Delta variant of Covid-19 virus in the Dematagoda area in Colombo, Minister of Health Pavithra...
Steps to establish 197 new police stations – Minister Sarath Weerasekera
Minister of Public Security, Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara stated that 197 new police stations will be set up to ease the process of lodging...
Joe Bidens’ older dog, Champ, has died; German shepherd was 13
President Joe Biden announced Saturday that Champ, the older of the family's two dogs, had died “peacefully at home.” The German shepherd was 13.
"He...
Soldiers suspended over alleged harassment on public in Eravur
Several soldiers, who were involved in an alleged harassment of a group of individuals in Eravur, have been suspended on the directive from the...
SLMA urges Government not to lift lockdown on 21
While urging the President to continue with the current lockdown measures uninterrupted, Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) said lifting the lockdown even for a...
Over 40,000 arrested for quarantine violations
40,674 persons have been arrested by police in various parts of the country so far for violating the quarantine rules including not wearing face...
