Anu Dissanayaka

All post offices and sub-post offices will remain open today (Sept. 01) and tomorrow (Sept. 02) for the payment of senior citizen allowances, pensions, farmers pension and fisheries pension and other allowances for the month of August. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3zCBgmY https://ift.tt/2YjxiSN

The World Health Organization has said it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as ?Mu?, which was first identified in Colombia in January. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3t1EYnV https://ift.tt/3yybkYu

The Ministry of Health will continue with its COVID vaccination programmes in many parts of the island today (September 01). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jw0PQZ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

An ongoing probe by India s National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the recent seizure of narcotics, weapons and ammunition has led to speculation that an international drug running and weapon trading racket is aimed at reviving the Sri Lankan Tamil separatist group LTTE, Indian media reported on Tuesday (Aug. 31). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jtDlMy https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Following the exposé made by Ada Derana Ukussa on the truth behind the artificial market shortage of sugar, more warehouses stashing away large stocks of the product were sealed off by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3juZSZb https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Philippines has extended anew the travel ban from India and nine other countries until Sept. 5 to prevent and slow down the spread of Covid-19, Malacañang said on Tuesday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WIACpZ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Sri Lanka Trine Jøranli Eskedal paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris on Monday (August 31) at the Foreign Ministry. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ysvN0F https://ift.tt/3jwpVzx

Daily COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka surpassed 4,000 for the tenth consecutive day today (August 31) as 1,881 more people were tested positive for the virus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3BwSYcn https://ift.tt/3jvywSU

The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another 194 coronavirus related deaths for August 30, increasing the official death toll in the country to 9,185. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gQrCFY https://ift.tt/3mOxLqc

Deputy Director of the Medical Research Institute Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara will not be able to appear before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today (August 31), informs President s Counsel Thisath Wijegunawardena. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/38sidQv https://ift.tt/2WDXO8g

As many as 2,340 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (August 31), the Ministry of Health confirmed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3BpKlQI https://ift.tt/3yvPiWq

The teachers and principals have decided to carry on their trade union action until proper solutions are provided for their issues. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gKobRq https://ift.tt/2WAqjnq

Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) convenor Wasantha Kumara Mudalige and three others arrested in connection with the damaging of public property during a protest, have been further remanded by the Kaduwela Magistrate s Court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3Dv55IB https://ift.tt/3gOdsFw

A disease commonly known as MIS-C is currently prevalent among children in various parts of the country, Dr. Nalin Kitulwatta, Specialist in charge of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Lady Ridgeway Children s Hospital said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3yuu8ba https://ift.tt/38s9y0p

The UN Security Council passed a resolution on Monday that calls for the Taliban to facilitate safe passage for people wanting to leave Afghanistan, allow humanitarians to access the country, and uphold human rights, including for women and children. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2YecpZ2 https://ift.tt/38uNi5Y

A special operation conducted by the Navy in the high seas yesterday afternoon, had led to the seizure of a multi-day fishing vessel carrying about 290kg and 200g stock of heroin, attempted to be smuggled into the island by sea. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3mJAFfP https://ift.tt/3kGpyBv

The Health Ministry says that another 2,164 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centers within the last 24 hours. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3DwgzLW https://ift.tt/38ujfLY

Sri Lankan reserves have been strengthened by receiving USD 787 Million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and further USD 150 Million from Bangladesh Central Bank as a swap arrangement, says Finance Secretary S.R Attygalle. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Ycn2vr https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar with the selling rate of the latter reaching an all-time high of Rs. 204, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jttpT5 https://ift.tt/3zxbBfD

Former Governor Azath Salley has been further remanded until September 14 as per an order by the Colombo Magistrate s Court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3zvZRtz https://ift.tt/3mJg0bL

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to issue a gazette notification declaring teacher , teacher advisory, and principals services a closed service. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/38rhEGD https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Major General M. S. P. Nivunhella has been appointed as the new Commissioner General of Essential Services. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3mK7mtp https://ift.tt/3DvED1u

Sri Lanka Police has arrested 498 more people between 6.00 am on Monday (Aug. 30) and 6.00 am today (Aug. 31) for failing to adhere to the quarantine curfew. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3Du7H9D https://ift.tt/3mNTX3O

The intelligence unit of the Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested three individuals who were in possession of fake currency notes. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3t2jxmM https://ift.tt/3yvbwHY

Daily COVID-19 vaccinations rolled out in a single day in Sri Lanka reached new heights on Monday (August 30), says the State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kIgcWd https://ift.tt/2BieI06

All economic centres across the island will remain open tomorrow (Sep. 01) and the day after (Sep. 02) from 4.00 am. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WGGrnR https://ift.tt/3gN1Y54

Another shipment of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines containing 15,000 doses has arrived in Sri Lanka today (August 31). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/38oDBWD https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late on Monday, ending America s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 US service members. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/38trK9Q https://ift.tt/3kH1kHg

Sri Lanka Navy has seized a trawler with five persons onboard and carrying over 200 kilograms of heroin, the navy spokesman said. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3julKnF https://ift.tt/3kAwHn7

New High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to India, Milinda Moragoda, appointed with the cabinet rank, assumed duties at a ceremony held at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi today (30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3zugCFJ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 974 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 4,562. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/38o36Yn https://ift.tt/3zuMOJb

Dinesh Priyantha Herath Mudiyanselage hit three birds in one stone at the Olympic Stadium today (30 August) when he claimed gold, broke the world record and won Sri Lanka s first-ever gold medal in Paralympic Games history. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3t0k34t https://ift.tt/2Wyg2Io

Emergency regulations on the provision of essential foods have been declared by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3DuK0xZ https://ift.tt/3gNmORP

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to increase the salaries of principals and teachers. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kFd7pA https://ift.tt/3zIHeTH

Sri Lanka has registered 216 more COVID-19 related fatalities confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Sunday (August 29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3juA1ke https://ift.tt/3jpAdRQ

Nearly 75 percent of pregnant women in Sri Lanka have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the Family Health Bureau (FBH) stated. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ztiK0w https://ift.tt/3BulX0p

The Ministry of Health today (August 30) confirmed another 3,588 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ysRJZQ https://ift.tt/3jsCBXV

Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha Herath, who made history by winning Gold at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo has been promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer 1, the Sri Lanka Army said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3mSdxLY https://ift.tt/3zxx08g

Colombo Magistrate s Court has rejected the bail applications of the wife and father-in-law of MP Rishad Bathiudeen. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/38oCciV https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Sri Lanka s Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku has won the Bronze medal in the Men s Javelin Throw - F46 – event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3zsS680 https://ift.tt/3sZ0qd8

A total of 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated from Afghanistan as of today (August 30) and 07 more remain to be evacuated, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gMbBkC https://ift.tt/3yxCmPE

The Health Ministry says that another 14,394 coronavirus patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals and treatment centers within the last 24 hours. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WC3kbr https://ift.tt/3gGjXKf

Another member of the Sri Lanka Parliament is confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jnSE9r https://ift.tt/2YaX2Az

Kegalle Police have seized a stock of explosives and firearms in the Athwatewatta area in Rambukkana, along with a suspect in connection. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3BrbXon https://ift.tt/3mJJztR

A program to distribute Ayurvedic medicines free of charge to the homes of COVID-19 infected patients and quarantined persons in the Western Province was launched today (August 30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3yu3I9t https://ift.tt/3gHXfl4

Sri Lanka s coronavirus caseload has now reached 431,519, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry confirmed today (August 30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3Dr1oDL https://ift.tt/3ytAY0g

The decision of the Supreme Court to summon only the most urgent cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation has been extended. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WzUICJ https://ift.tt/2WFDHXE

Sri Lanka s Dinesh Priyantha Herath has set a new world record in the Men s Javelin Throw - F46 – event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WtiYXh https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Sri Lanka Police says that another 581 persons have been arrested in connection with violating the quarantine curfew and for breaching quarantine laws, within the last 24 hours ending at 6.00 a.m. today (30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WyHaY0 https://ift.tt/3jruoTV

The Department of Meteorology forecasts that showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces while several spells of showers will occur in Western and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Wzwacw https://ift.tt/3sYu0zn