‘Podi Lassi’ grilled by CID for 6 hours over threats to VIPs
Underworld figure Janith Madushanka alias ‘Podi Lassi’ was questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for over 06 hours today at the Boossa Prison in connection with the threats issued to several VIPs, police said. MORE..
- Parliament receiving officer arrested on bribery charge further remanded
- New trend of witnesses hospitalising themselves to avoid testifying – Deputy Solicitor General
- Warning issued for heavy rains in parts of Sri Lanka
- ‘Forrest Gump’ author Winston Groom dies at 77
- ‘Podi Lassi’ grilled by CID for 6 hours over threats to VIPs
- State Minister climbs coconut tree
- Prepare for a development revolution backed by attitudinal change – President
- Five test positive for COVID-19 as cases hit 3,281
- Five test positive for COVID-19 as cases tally hits 3,281
- 17 patients recover from novel coronavirus
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Five test positive for COVID-19 as cases hit 3,281
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country reached 3,281 as five more arrivals from foreign countries tested positive for the virus this evening (18). MORE..
Prepare for a development revolution backed by attitudinal change – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stated that the country’s common problem is the unwillingness of the people to work and highlighted the slow-moving pace of action on the part of both the government and private sectors. MORE..
State Minister climbs coconut tree
State Minister Arundika Fernando today spoke to reporters while climbing a coconut tree using a new kind of gear introduced by a local inventor from Warakapola. MORE..
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Warning issued for heavy rains in parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for heavy rain in parts of the country for the next 24 hours. MORE..
New trend of witnesses hospitalising themselves to avoid testifying – Deputy Solicitor General
A new tendency is observed among witnesses in criminal cases admitting themselves to hospitals the day before the hearings in order to avoid testifying before courts, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris told the Colombo High Court today (18). MORE..
Parliament receiving officer arrested on bribery charge further remanded
The Receiving Officer of the Supplies and Services Division of the Parliament, who was arrested while accepting a bribe of Rs 60,000, has been further remanded until September 22 by the Colombo Additional Magistrate H.I.K. Kahingala. MORE..
17 patients recover from novel coronavirus
Seventeen more individuals infected with COVID-19 have made complete recoveries today (18), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
India’s CB-CID sleuths get Sri Lankan cop’s custody for 4 days
Indian crime branch-CID sleuths were on Thursday granted the custody of the Sri Lankan policeman, who was arrested by the Ramanathapuram police for his illegal entry into the country, for four days for questioning to establish his links with the late underworld kingpin ‘Angoda Lokka’, who reportedly died in Coimbatore recently. MORE..
Anawilundawa Wetland clearing: Businessman, backhoe driver granted bail
The businessman and the backhoe driver arrested over the clearing of the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary in Mundalama, Puttalam, have been released on bail. MORE..
Naval, fishing communities urged not to venture into sea until next week
UPDATE (12 Noon): Wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph in the deep and shallow sea areas off the coasts extending from Batticaloa to Colombo via Trincomalee, Kankesanturai and Puttalam and in the sea area extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
More space for tuks & motorcycles under traffic lane law – Police
Steps will be taken to allocate more space to three-wheelers and motorcycles which now have been restricted to the bus priority lane, says SSP Indika Hapugoda, the Director of the Traffic Control and Road Safety Division. MORE..
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September 18, 2020 11:07 am
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 infections count at 3,276
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country reached 3,276 as three more arrivals from foreign countries tested positive for the virus last night (17). MORE..
Attempt to smuggle in 1,000 kg of turmeric foiled
A boat, smuggling in a consignment of 1,000kg of turmeric, has been intercepted in Chilaw this morning (18). MORE..
Showery and windy condition to enhance over next few days
Windy condition over the island and the showery condition over the south-western parts are expected to enhance temporary to some extent from today (18) to 21 September, says the Department of Meterology. MORE..
33,000 kg of turmeric illegally removed from customs seized; 10 suspects arrested
Bloemendhal Police has seized 33,000 kilograms of Turmeric and 3,000 kilograms of Oried illegally imported into the country and smuggled out of Customs. MORE..
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September 18, 2020 7:43 am
Prepare for a development revolution backed by attitudinal change – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stated that the country’s common problem is the unwillingness of the people to work and highlighted the slow-moving pace of action on the part of both the government and private sectors. MORE..
State Minister climbs coconut tree
State Minister Arundika Fernando today spoke to reporters while climbing a coconut tree using a new kind of gear introduced by a local inventor from Warakapola. MORE..
Warning issued for heavy rains in parts of Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for heavy rain in parts of the country for the next 24 hours. MORE..
New trend of witnesses hospitalising themselves to avoid testifying – Deputy Solicitor General
A new tendency is observed among witnesses in criminal cases admitting themselves to hospitals the day before the hearings in order to avoid testifying before courts, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris told the Colombo High Court today (18). MORE..
Parliament receiving officer arrested on bribery charge further remanded
The Receiving Officer of the Supplies and Services Division of the Parliament, who was arrested while accepting a bribe of Rs 60,000, has been further remanded until September 22 by the Colombo Additional Magistrate H.I.K. Kahingala. MORE..
17 patients recover from novel coronavirus
Seventeen more individuals infected with COVID-19 have made complete recoveries today (18), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
India’s CB-CID sleuths get Sri Lankan cop’s custody for 4 days
Indian crime branch-CID sleuths were on Thursday granted the custody of the Sri Lankan policeman, who was arrested by the Ramanathapuram police for his illegal entry into the country, for four days for questioning to establish his links with the late underworld kingpin ‘Angoda Lokka’, who reportedly died in Coimbatore recently. MORE..
Anawilundawa Wetland clearing: Businessman, backhoe driver granted bail
The businessman and the backhoe driver arrested over the clearing of the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary in Mundalama, Puttalam, have been released on bail. MORE..
Naval, fishing communities urged not to venture into sea until next week
UPDATE (12 Noon): Wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph in the deep and shallow sea areas off the coasts extending from Batticaloa to Colombo via Trincomalee, Kankesanturai and Puttalam and in the sea area extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
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Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Test series in doubt after BCB rejects virus restrictions
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) Nazmul Hassan has thrown the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka into doubt after he rejected the coronavirus restrictions imposed by the hosts. MORE..
Ex-UFC star Conor McGregor arrested in connection with attempted sexual assault
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Sprinter Yupun Abeykoon sets new record in Germany
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India bans PUBG Mobile and 117 other Chinese apps
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‘Forrest Gump’ author Winston Groom dies at 77
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Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan to voice Amazon’s Alexa device
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ release date pushed to Christmas Day
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Disney remake of Mulan criticised for filming in China’s Xinjiang region
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