Coronavirus death toll climbs to 489
Sri Lanka has reported 05 more coronavirus-related deaths, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed yesterday (March 04).
As per the Department of Government Information, one...
Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces...
Prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from tomorrow and there is a high possibility for showers or thunder showers over most parts...
Guidelines for burial of COVID victims issued
The guidelines for burial of COVID victims have been issued by the Director-General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr. Asela Gunawardena on Wednesday (March 03).
Copies...
Mother jumps into well with her three children in Kilinochchi
A mother has jumped into a well in Vattakachchi in Kilinochchi with her three children aged two, five and eight, Police said.
They said the mother was rescued by the villagers while the body of one-year-old child has been found.
Search operations are underway to find the missing children with the assistance of the navy and the residents of the area.
Police said investigations have revealed that the incident has occurred due to a family dispute.
Oxygen percentage in Colombo on the decline
The Ministry of Environment states that scientific surveys have confirmed that the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere of the city of Colombo is...
Russia’s Sputnik vaccine approved for emergency use in SL
Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use in Sri Lanka, State Minister Channa Jayasumana said.
He said that the permission has...
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island.
There is a slight possibility for occurance of ground frost in Nuwara-Eliya district during...
Hejaaz Hizbullah and Mohamed Shakeel further remanded
Attorney at Law Hejaaz Hezbullah and principal of the controversial Madrasa school Mohamed Shakeel have been further remanded until March 18.
The case was taken...
Coronavirus: 417 patients discharged upon recovery
The Ministry of Health says 417 individuals who were previously tested positive for Covid-19, have been discharged from medical care as they have returned...
Court orders AG to submit report on illegal construction at Muthurajawela...
The Court of Appeal has directed the Attorney General to examine and submit a report on the alleged illegal construction and development projects at...
















