COLOMBO (News 1st); The second dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be administered from 01st August 2021 at 20 designated locations, said Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi on Saturday (31). ‘These locations will be located in the Western Province,’ she said adding there is no need to panic as the vaccination drive for the second […]
02nd dose of AstraZeneca will be administered for one week – Health
COLOMBO (News 1st); The second postmortem in respect of 16-year-old Jude Kumar Ishalini, the domestic aide who died while employed at Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen’s residence, was performed for 09 hours on Saturday (31). Police Spokesperson Senior DIG Ajith Rohana speaking to News 1st said that the second postmortem was carried out at the Peradeniya Teaching […]
Pathologists take 09 hours to perform second post-mortem on Ishalini’s exhumed remains
COLOMBO (News 1st); 728,460 AstraZeneca vaccine doses from Japan arrived in Sri Lanka under the COVAX facility a short while ago today (31). Another similar consignment is scheduled to reach the island next Saturday (07) as well, State Minister Channa Jayasumana stated. The consignment of AstraZeneca vaccines, will be used to administer the second dose […]
COLOMBO (News 1st); South Asia’s fastest runner, Yupun Abeykoon placed 6th in the 3rd heat at the Men’s 100m event at Tokyo Olympics today (31). Abeykoon clocked at 10.32 seconds, however was not qualified for the next round at the Olympics.
COLOMBO (News 1st); All areas which were under isolation so far, have been released from isolation today (31), Army Commander Shavendra Silva says. The move came along with the decision to lift the last isolation imposed in the island, in Wadamarachchi North in Point Pedro.
COLOMBO (News 1st); An operation to produce organic fertilizer with the labour contribution of inmates is currently underway at selected prisons around the country in areas such as Batticaloa, Wariyapola, Watareka, Pallekele, Thaldena, Weerawila and Anuradhapura, Prisons Media Spokesperson Chandana Ekanayake stated. The program has been initiated under the purview of Lohan Ratwatte, Minister of Prisons, Prison Management […]
Prisons engage in production of organic fertilizer to combat shortage
COLOMBO (News 1st); According to investigations conducted after the accident involving deceased actress Hyacinth Wijeratne, it was revealed that she was sitting at the rear seat of the vehicle, SDIG Ajith Rohana says. The Police Spokesperson further stated that the driver, who was produced before the Magistrate’s Court as a suspect, has been remanded until […]
Hyacinth Wijeratne: Suspect of accident remanded until 03 October
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka recorded a total of 2,460 COVID-19 infections on Friday (30) said the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) on Saturday (31). Gampaha recorded the highest number of 535 COVID-19 cases during that period, said the NOCPCO adding that Kalutara and Colombo recorded 441 & 222 COVID-19 […]
500+ COVID cases from Gampaha in 24 hours; 2,460 COVID-19 cases on Friday (30) in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st); SriLankan Airlines resumed flights to the Russian capital, Moscow with a weekly scheduled flight between Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport (DME), 30th July 2021. Accordingly, SriLankan would commence its flights to Russia every Friday using an Airbus A330 configured for 269 economy and 28 business class seats. The frequency […]
SriLankan Airlines resumes flights to the Russian capital, Moscow
COLOMBO (News 1st); Inter-Province Bus and Train services will resume operations tomorrow (01), State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments and Motor Car Industry, Dilum Amunugama says. The State Minister emphasized that the bus and train services will resume operations in accordance with health regulations.
COLOMBO (News 1st); More than 300 vaccination centers are open across the island on Saturday (31), said Sri Lankan authorities.
Over 300 Community Vaccination Centers open on Saturday (31)
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka’s 33-year all rounder Isuru Udana announced in a statement that he is retiring from International Cricket with immediate effect. “I believe the time has come for me to make way for the next generation of players,’’ said Udana whilst notifying his decision to Sri Lanka Cricket. ‘’It is with immense pride […]
COLOMBO (News 1st): Ministry of Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular to call all public servants to work as usual from next week onwards. The Ministry stated that the circular was issued following instructions from the Secretary to the President and maintaining normal government functions without interruption should be prioritized. Moreover, […]
COLOMBO (News 1st) Second dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be administered at Vihara Maha Devi Park on Sunday (01) and at both Vihara Maha Devi Park & Diyatha Uyana on Monday (02), said Army Commander General Shavendra Silva on Saturday (31)
AstraZeneca second dose from Sunday (01) at Vihara Maha Devi Park
COLOMBO (News 1st): Four parcels containing prohibited substances have been seized by Welikada Prison officials after they were thrown over the boundary wall of the prison on 28,29 and 30 July. The parcels were found to have been thrown over the wall of the prison from the Wanathamulla area. Welikada Prison officials have seized several illegal […]
Welikada officials seize parcels of drugs thrown over prison wall
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police have launched investigations to apprehend a suspect from Kandy who had been identified for uploading inappropriate and obscene content to cyberspace. The Police Children and Women Bureau is conducting further investigations with regard to video footage and photographs uploaded to cyberspace from Sri Lanka, with the situation being monitored […]
COLOMBO (News 1st): Mothers who are infected with COVID-19 still have the ability to breastfeed via safe methods, Dr. Chitramali de Silva, Director of Sri Lanka Family Health Bureau says. She mentioned this in commemoration of the National Breastfeeding week, which is due to begin tomorrow (01). The theme for this National Breastfeeding Week is ‘Protecting […]
COLOMBO (News 1st): More than 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in Sri Lanka for the second consecutive day, on Friday (Jul. 30), the State Ministry of Production, Supply, and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals said. According to State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana, 513,822 people were administered the COVID-19 jab on Friday (30).
COLOMBO (News 1st): A consignment of 728,460 AstraZeneca vaccine doses provided to Sri Lanka by Japan under the COVAX facility of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will reach Sri Lanka on Saturday evening (Jul. 31), State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana told News 1st. Another similar consignment is scheduled to reach the island next Saturday (Aug. […]
COLOMBO (News 1st): Lunch sheets made of non-biodegradable polythene will be banned from tomorrow (01), The Minister of Environment, Mahinda Amaraweera states. The Minister said that the manufacture, transportation, and the sale of all types of lunch sheets made out of non-biodegradable plastic will be banned in the country from tomorrow onwards. Moreover, joint raids […]
Non-biodegradable lunch sheets to be prohibited from tomorrow
COLOMBO (News 1st): Popular actress Hyacinth Wijeratne passed away due to a road accident in the Lindula area yesterday (30), Police Spokesperson SDIG Ajith Rohana stated. He said that the vehicle in which she was traveling had fallen into a precipice at the Nuwara Eliya – Thalawakale road yesterday. The driver of the van has […]
Popular actress Hyacinth Wijewardena dies in tragic accident
COLOMBO (News 1st): A rise in deaths causes by road accidents has been recorded lately, Police Media Spokesperson SDIG Ajith Rohana says. He stated this while adding that 12 deaths have been caused due to road accidents within the last 24 hours. Accordingly, seven motorcyclists, two onboard vehicles, and three pedestrians have died due to […]
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police have seized narcotic substances worth Rs. 09 billion so far this year. More than 15,000 suspects were arrested since January this year, for the possession of narcotic substances such as Heroin and ICE, Police Spokesperson Senior DIG Ajith Rohana told News 1st on Saturday (Jul. 31). “Since the 1st […]
COLOMBO (News 1st); 56 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed for Thursday (29), said the Director-General of Health Services on Friday (30).
COLOMBO (News 1st); A blue sapphire weighing approximately 80 kilograms was discovered from a mine in Rakwana, Ratnapura on Friday (30). The licensed mine is owned by Ex-Deputy Minister Earl Gunasekara. Speaking to News 1st Earl Gunasekara said the gemstone will be put up for auction in China and it was handed over to the […]
Blue Sapphire weighing 80 kg discovered from a mine in Rakwana
COLOMBO (News 1st); A Government Analyst’s report has revealed that Sri Lanka’s ocean was contaminated with chemicals and fuel from the X-Press Pear container ship, which is now a wreck sitting in the ocean bed not far from Colombo’s coast. Deputy Solicitor General Madhawa Tennakoon informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate on Friday (30) that the […]
Chemicals & fuel from X-Press Pearl contaminated the ocean – Govt Analyst
COLOMBO (News 1st); A Sri Lankan study has revealed that neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) also know as the ‘good’ antibodies had significantly reduced in those who obtained the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine after 04 weeks of administering the first dose. 553 voluntary participants who had only obtained the first dose of the AstraZeneca / COVISHIELD were used in […]
Second dose important to prevent reduction of antibodies against COVID
COLOMBO (News 1st); The awarding of scholarships, computers, educational equipment, and gift vouchers to monks and laypersons studying in pirivens in remote areas took place on Friday (30). The event was graced by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Educational equipment will be provided to all student monks and laypersons who studying in remote locations in Moneragala, Badulla, […]
(BBC); A Covid outbreak first discovered in the Chinese city of Nanjing has spread to five provinces and Beijing, with state media calling it the most extensive contagion after Wuhan. Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at the city’s busy airport on 20 July. All flights from Nanjing airport […]
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Secretary to the President has instructed that steps be taken to call all public sector employees to work as usual from the 2nd of August with strict adherence to the COVID-19 Preventive Health Guidelines. The President’s Media Division stated that the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Services, Provincial Councils, and […]
All public sector employees will return to work from 02nd August
Washington (CNN)The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily as chickenpox, according to an internal document from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The document — a slide presentation — outlines unpublished data that shows fully vaccinated people might spread the Delta […]
COLOMBO (News 1st): A consignment is over 700,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses are set to reach the island on Saturday (Jul. 31), the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said. “Once this consignment of AstraZeneca vaccines is brought to the country, those who are yet to receive the second dose of the AstraZeneca […]
COLOMBO (News 1st); The second edition of the Army Commander’s League T20 Cricket Tournament will kick off from 31st July to 8th August at the Army Cricket Ground of international standards at Dombagoda, adhering to strict health guidelines. Major General Sanjaya Wanasinghe, Chairman, Army Cricket Committee and Adjutant General of the Army and Major General […]
Army Commander’s League T20 Cricket Tournament on Saturday (31)
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Cricket announced that the National Team of South Africa will be in Sri Lanka to play a white-ball series during September 2021. The tour will consist of a 03 Match ODI and a 03 match T20I series. The tour will take place under a Bio-Bubble Environment, and the matches will […]
COLOMBO (News 1st): There is an increasing trend in the rate of pornographic and inappropriate content being released to cyberspace against the backdrop of children being directed to online learning methods, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) warned. Around 15,000 online abuse cases were reported last year; the rate of cyberbullying through social […]
Significant rise in Cyberbullying cases in Sri Lanka: SLCERT
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Kanugahawewa Renovation Project which came to life as a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program by the President, saw the completion of its second phase on Thursday (29). This project was taken over by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the 70th anniversary […]
Phase 02 of the Kanugahawewa Renovation Project completed by SLAF
COLOMBO (News 1st); 3,715 people died of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka from the 15th of April 2021, said the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) on Friday (30). A total of 4,324 people have died of COVID-19 in the country since the first wave in March 2020.
3,715 COVID-19 deaths in Sri Lanka from the 15th of April 2021
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka recorded a total of 2,370 COVID-19 cases on Thursday (29) said the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) on Friday (30). Gampaha recorded the highest number of 396 COVID-19 infections during the 24 hour period with Colombo recording 368 COVID-19 cases.
396 COVID cases from Gampaha in 24 hours; 2,370 infections across the island
COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Chief Magistrate Buddhika Sri Ragala on Friday (30) ordered to release Ex-Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena from the charges in 08 cases filed against him by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. Assistant Director of the Bribery Commission Asitha Anthony told the court that the cases were filed against […]
COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Child Protection Authority said it received 4,700 complaints on child abuse and incidents of cruelty during the first half of 2021. Its Chairperson Mudith Vidanapathirana speaking to News 1st said 73 complaints relate to the use of children as labourers. He said the NCPA has already launched investigations into these […]
4,700 complaints on Child Abuse during first half of 2021 – NCPA
COLOMBO (News 1st): The second and third strains of the Dengue virus are rapidly spreading across the island at present, the National Dengue Control Unit said. This was revealed following joint scientific investigations conducted by the National Dengue Control Unit, the Medical Research Institute, and the Dengue Research Institute at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. […]
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Kalutara Range Crime Division of Sri Lanka Police arrested one person for the possession of 40 kg heroin in Bandaragama. Investigations revealed that the drugs belong to a wanted Sri Lankan drug trafficker who fled to Dubai and is operating a drug ring from there. The street value of the seized […]
COLOMBO (News 1st); The body of 16-year-old Jude Kumar Ishalini, the domestic aide who died while employed at the residence of Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, was exhumed on Friday (30), as per a court order. Court ordered for the exhumed body of 16-year-old Jude Kumar Ishalini to be moved to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital under armed […]
COLOMBO (News 1st); Over 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered on Thursday (29) said the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. Accordingly, for the first time in Sri Lanka 515,830 vaccines doses were administered. Vaccination Details Below :
Over 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Thursday (29)
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka authorities have decided to operate 273 Community Vaccination Centers on Friday (30).
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