CAA cracks down on three warehouses storing 5,400 tonnes sugar

Legal action to be taken against warehouse operators. Sugar to be sold at Rs.130 a kilo through Sathosa and Co-op retail outlets. The Minister told a news conference that his office had talks with the Attorney General regarding steps to be taken to institute legal action against the operators of these warehouses

Current lockdown imposed by Govt. is a failure Opposition Leader

• Those who have succumbed to COVID in SL has become twice as many as those who have died of the pandemic in China • Ministers are putting the lives of people in this country on auction

OARSMAN JAYAKODY QUALIFIES FOR REPECHAGE PHASE IN TOKYO

Sri Lanka’s Mahesh Jayakody qualified to compete in the repechage phase after he finished sixth in the PR1 Men’s Single Sculls - PR1M1x second heat of the 16th Tokyo Paralympics in Japan yesterday.

“Dengue and COVID can coexist” -Chest Physician

Even though the COVID19 virus has taken over the lives of people, there could be instances when symptoms for dengue and /or seasonal influenza could mimic COVID-19.

Lockdown - a government directive: Health Minister

It is not meant to be enforced by armed forces

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook gets US $ 750mn payout

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has received more than five million shares in the technology giant, as he marks 10 years in the job.

SriLankan denies claims of deploying COVID-infected Flight Attendants

SriLankan Airlines has strictly followed and continues to follow the Health and safety Guidelines issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), which were amended from time to time.

SOUTH AFRICA TEAM ARRIVE IN SRI LANKA FOR LIMITED OVER SERIES

The South African contingent for the limited-overs series in Sri Lanka arrived in the island yesterday, with all players and support staff testing negative for Covid-19.

Farmers foresee drop in harvest due to govt.'s rush to embrace organic fertilizer

• 94% of paddy farmers dependent on chemical fertilizers• Majority of farmers supportive of govt.’s policy of switching to organic farming practices• But urge for realistic timeframe to implement the turn• Cite lack of knowledge on organic farming practices as the biggest challenge• Alongside rice, tea and rubber sectors also expected to take a hit

Maldives-based Sea Horse Yachts to make US$ 58mn investment in Sri Lanka

Sea Horse Yachts (Pvt) Limited (SHY) of the Maldives,will invest US$ 58 million to set up and operate a state-of-the-art yacht building facility at the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) premises, Sri Lanka’s apex investment promotion body, Board of Investment (BOI) said in a statement .

Delta variant may cause symptomless heart failure

• Senior Cardiologist pointed out that most of the Covid-19 patients who had developed heart attacks without any symptoms of infection or without a previous history of chronic ailments

Decision On Extending Quarantine Curfew On Friday: Health DG

The decision whether to extend curfew would be made based on the situation report

Do Not Give Vitamin C To Children At The Whim Of Parents: Paediatrician

It is not appropriate to give vitamin C tablets to children at the whim of the parents, Consultant Paediatric Intensivist at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children Dr. Nalin Kitulwatte said.

Power Shift In Afghanistan

The Taliban vowed on Tuesday (17th Aug 2021) to respect women’s rights, forgive those who fought them and ensure Afghanistan does not become a haven for terrorists as part of a publicity blitz aimed at reassuring world powers and a fearful population

Thompson-Herah Has Griffith Joyner's 100m Record In Her ‘Reach'

Jamaica’s women’s 100m Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah said yesterday Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 33-year-old record over the distance is in her “reach” before this week’s Diamond League meeting in Lausanne.

Sri Lanka's Paralympians To Begin Campaign Tomorrow

Sri Lanka’s Paralympians will begin their campaign at the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo, with Ranjan Dharmasena, Mahesh Jayakody and Sampath Bandara the first to compete in Japan tomorrow (27).

Buddhist Prelates Request Prez For A Week's Closure

• However, the Maha Nayaka Theras pointed out that the entire country was facing a catastrophe due to the spread of the Coronavirus

SLC GREYS OUTCLASS SLC REDS TO EMERGE CHAMPIONS

SLC Greys led by allrounder Dasun Shanaka clinched the SLC Invitational T20 title with a convincing 42 run win over Dinesh Chandimal led SLC Reds in the final played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Pakistan on top in second West Indies Test

Pakistan threw down the gauntlet to the West Indies on the penultimate day of their two-match Test series on Monday, setting the hosts 329 to win as the visitors chase a series-levelling victory at Sabina Park.

SL athletes target medals at Commonwealth and Asian Games

Sri Lankan athletes are confident of winning at least seven or eight medals collectively at next year’s Commonwealth Games in England and at the Asian Games in China.

Minister wants politicians, people to emulate “Nedungamuwe Raja”

Without collective and self- motivated discipline and determination among all Sri Lankans, the fight against the deadly pandemic would be a difficult task. The entire country witnessed how Raja re-set the rumpled ‘pavadaya’ with his trunk before he stepped forward while he was carrying the golden casket. Raja showed the entire world that discipline is an integral part of any mission to accomplish success. It is a good lesson to all of us

MANGALA SUCCUMBS TO COVID-19

FUNERAL HELD IN COLOMBO YESTERDAY. TRIBUTES POUR IN OVER HIS DEMISE. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said he was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely demise of his friend and colleague

CASA Elects Shehara De Silva As Its First Female Chairperson

Creating history in the country’s shipping industry, the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) has elected McLarens Shipping Group Managing Director Shehara DeSilvaas the association’s first female Chairperson.

Do Not Grant Covid Relief To Those Who Can Afford To Buy Liquor: Senthil Thondaman

Says wine stores should register NIC numbers of all who make purchases

Payment Card Crisis Looms With Global Shortage Of Microchips

Some local banks have temporarily suspended issuing payment cards or commonly known as ATM cards to their customers, due to a supply hiccup caused by the shortage of microchips embedded in such cards globally.

Sri Lanka's First Formula One Tournament Launches With Roaring Audience And Following

This week saw the launch of Sri Lanka’s first ever Formula one e-gaming championship organised by SRL in conjunction with Mandarin Reid eSports.

Unbeaten Slc Greys, Slc Reds Battle For Supremacy

SLC Invitational T20

Masterminds Of The Easter Sunday Massacre Will Face A Similar Fate To That Of The Victims

God will reveal who was behind the Easter Sunday attacks before long. We will not let the Easter Sunday attacks to be swept under the carpet

Proper Lockdown Where Advice Of Health Experts Are Followed Is The Need Of The Hour : Ruwan

The President’s request for the people to be prepared for sacrifices simply means that prices of essential goods and services will be increased while salaries of public servants will be slashed

STF Seizes Rs.3.5Mn Worth Illicit Fags From Dehiwala

The STF arrested a suspect from the Kawdana area in Dehiwala along with the contraband and handed him over to the Dehiwala Police for further investigations