No COVID-19 deaths yesterday No COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed yesterday (03) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll remains at 16,522.
FOUR HOUR OPERATION ON JACKSON ANTHONY TODAY -TWO NECK BONES BROKEN
Actor Jackson Anthony injured in Thalawa Four hour operation today Wild elephant falls on cab twice Jackson, two others stuck in vehicle Poor visibility near elephant crossing area Veteran actor Jackson Anthony, who was admitted to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital…
FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION ADVICES PREGANANT WOMEN TO HACE A FUEL CAN AND HOSPITAL BAG READY
Keep a fuel can read in addition to hospital bag!’ The Family Health Service Officers’ Association has requested families to keep ready a jerry can of fuel in addition to the hospital bag prepared for expectant mothers who are close…
IN WESTERN AND SOUTHERN COASTAL AREAS WINDS EXPECTED TO ENHANCE
Winds to continue The prevailing windy condition is expected to enhance further in the western and southern sea areas and in the southern half of the island due to the active Southwest Monsoon condition. Showers will occur at times Western,…
RENOWNED ACTOR JACKSON ANTHONY IN ICU AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
Jackson Anthony admitted to ICU Popular Sri Lankan TV personality – Jackson Anthony has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital following an accident in Anuradharapura last night (02). A Hospital Spokesperson said that he…
BASIL TO STRENGTHEN SLPP AS NAMAL WORKS TO TOPPLE
Namal working to topple govt. ; Basil to strengthen SLPP It is reported that stiff disapproval has been received to a request made by MP Namal Rajapaksa to 10 parties that quit the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to function…
EMBASSIES FACE CLOSURE OWING TO FUEL CRISIS
Western embassies face closure without fuel While Sri Lanka is facing its worst-ever fuel crisis, one Western mission in Colombo has warned of a closure in a week due to the shortage of fuel, while others are cutting back on…
TICKETS FOR TRAIN TRAVELLING TO INCREASE BY 40 PER CENT
Railway ticket fares to increase this month Sri Lanka Railways says that the ticket prices will be increased this month. Sri Lanka Railways General Manager, Dhammika Jayasundara stated that ticket prices will increase to 40% of the bus fare within…
EDUCATION MINISTRY DECIDES TO CLOSE SCHOOLS
Schools closed this week The Education Ministry has decided to declare next week (July 4 to July 8) as a holiday week for all government and state-approved private schools owing to the current fuel crisis. The Ministry said the school…
KILINOCHCHI POLICE ARRESTS MAN FOR HOARDING FUEL
Man arrested for hoarding fuel Kilinochchi Police have arrested a young man for hoarding fuel. According to the Police Media Spokesman’s Office, 200 litres of petrol, 6,400 litres of diesel and 25 litres of kerosene were found concealed in a…