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IRD income deficit in 2018 is Rs.1.3 trillion-COPA

9 hours ago

Chairman of the COPA Prof. Tissa Vitharana says the 2018 income deficit of the Inland Revenue Department is Rs.1.3 trillion.

Defence Ministry expenditure heads passed

9 hours ago

The expenditure heads of the Ministry of Defence was passed in Parliament today with amendments following a vote.

350 test positive; COVID-19 cases up to 25,760

10 hours ago

350 COVID-19 positive cases have been identified in Sri Lanka thus far today.

A/Level Exam results to be issued in 4 months

10 hours ago

Exams Commissioner General Sanath Pujitha says the results of the 2020 A/Level Examination will be released in four months.

‘Prisoner’s right to life must be protected’

10 hours ago

Minister Wimal Weerawansa says the video footage released of the Mahara Prison shows inmates mentally unstable.

Govt. must solve issues of war veterans-Fonseka

10 hours ago

Field Marshal MP Sarath Fonseka urged the government to solve the concerns of disabled soldiers free of politicisation.

Independent commission members approved

11 hours ago

The Parliamentary Council today approved the appointment of members to four independent commissions recommended by the President.

‘Adopt international measures to fight crime’

11 hours ago

Former President Parliamentarian Maithripala Sirisena says the crime rate and imprisonments are on the rise in the country.

22 COVID cases reported from Ginigathhena

12 hours ago

15 COVID-19 positive cases have been identified in Upper Blackwater State of Ginigathhena.

Daljith to seek legal action over dismissal

13 hours ago

Former Mayor of Matale Daljith Aluwihare says he will seek legal action challenging the move to remove him from the post of Mayor.

Special discussion today over reopening airports

14 hours ago

Minister Prasanna Ranatunga says COVID-19 guidelines have been formulated according to plans to open airports for tourists.

COVID-19 recoveries increase to 19,032

14 hours ago

The number of coronavirus recoveries in Sri Lanka today surpassed 19,000.

Cyclone ‘Burevi’: One missing & 4 injured

14 hours ago

An individual is reported missing and four persons have sustained injuries in the ‘Burevi’ cyclone.

PHI officers hesitant to work in Atulugama-Sec.

15 hours ago

The PHI Union says officers are hesitant to report to work in Atulugama owing to the disregard shown by area residents.

Govt to increase allowances for Police

15 hours ago

Minister Sarath Weerasekera says the allowances for Police officers will be increased and a food allowance will be introduced.

Oman arivals forced to pay quarantine fee -SJB

15 hours ago

MP Marikkar charges 28 passengers who arrived from Oman, are being forced to pay a fee to be quarantined.

Govt & opposition clash over ‘killing culture’

15 hours ago

The Opposition Leader says the emergence of a killing culture should not be allowed in the country in any manner.

O/Level Exam to be held before March 2021

15 hours ago

Education Minister says the O/Level Exam that was postponed to next year will be held before the end of March.

Sport

Avishka Fernando keeps Stallions unbeaten

Bairstow to return to ENG squad for SL tour

9 hours ago

Batsman Jonny Bairstow is set to return to the England Test squad for January's proposed tour of Sri Lanka after withdrawing from the BBL.

Galle Gladiators skipper Afridi back to Pakistan

1 day ago

Captain of the Lanka Premier League side Galle Gladiators Shahid Afridi has returned to Pakistan due to a personal emergency.

LPL 2020: Jaffna Stallions defeat Kandy Tuskers

2 days ago

Jaffna Stallions defeated Kandy Tuskers by a comprehensive 54-run margin in the eighth match of LPL 2020.

LPL 2020: Dambulla Viiking defeat Colombo Kings

2 days ago

Dambulla Viiking beat Colombo Kings by 28 runs in Hambantota to claim their second win of the Lanka Premier League 2020.

Lewis Hamilton tests positive for coronavirus

3 days ago

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for coronavirus.

LPL 2020: Dambulla to take on Colombo; Jaffna to face Kandy

3 days ago

Two more matches of the 2020 Lanka Premier League will be worked off in Hambantota today.

INTERNATIONAL

UK approves the use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

2 days ago

The UK has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use.

Oxford Uni vaccine stops 70% developing symptoms

2 weeks ago

The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford stops 70% of people developing Covid symptoms, a large-scale trial shows.

Most COVID-19 infections spread by asymptomatic cases

2 weeks ago

Experts in the United States say most coronavirus infections are spread by people who have no symptoms.

Donald Trump’s oldest son COVID-19 positive

2 weeks ago

US President Donald Trump's oldest son has tested positive for coronavirus, according to his spokesman.

Vaccine deliveries could start ‘before Christmas’

2 weeks ago

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech could secure emergency U.S. and European authorization for their vaccine next month.

Covid vaccine protects 94% of adults over 65

2 weeks ago

The coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech appears to protect 94% of adults over 65 years old.

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