Sri Lanka reopens airports for tourists from today
Sri Lanka officially reopened its airports for tourists today (January 21), following a 10-month closure propelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
State Minister of Aviation and...
Prevailing showery condition to reduce in parts of the island
Prevailing showery conditions in Northern and Eastern parts of the country is expected to reduce during next few days, stated the Meteorology Department.
A few...
Three more succumb to Covid-19
Three more Covid-19 deaths were reported yesterday raising the death toll to 273 in the country, the Government Information Department said.
Accordingly, a 68-year-old male...
PM Imran Khan to visit SL
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on February 23 on a brief bilateral visit, Daily Mirror learns.
The visit...
Covid-19 patient escapes from Punanai Treatment Centre
A Covid-19 infected patient, who was under medical care at the Punanai Treatment Centre, has escaped last night (January 19), says the Police Spokesperson...
Showers expected in several provinces
Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm can be expected at some places. Several...
Seven arrested with 29,000 kg of refuse tea
Seven individuals have been arrested with 29,000 kilograms of refuse tea at the Kotugoda area in Seeduwa, last evening (18).
The arrest has been made...
Chief Opposition Whip seeks permission for Ranjan to attend Parliament
Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella yesterday said he will make a special statement in Parliament requesting Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane to allow jailed MP...
103 leaving W. Province borders tested Covid-19 positive since Dec. 21
A total of 103 persons leaving the Western Province borders have been tested positive for Covid-19 in random rapid antigen tests carried out since...
Showers expected in several provinces
Prevailing showery conditions is expected to enhance some extent over the Northern, Eastern and North-Central provinces during today and tomorrow.
Showers will occur at times in Northern,...















