Hot News

Yoshihide Suga officially named Japan’s new prime minister

Yoshihide Suga officially named Japan’s new prime minister

Japan’s parliament on Wednesday elected Yoshihide Suga prime minister, with the former chief cabinet secretary expected to stick closely to policies championed by Shinzo Abe during his record-breaking tenure. MORE..

| September 16, 2020  11:41 am
Over 250,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka

Over 250,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka

Over 250,000 PCR tests have been carried out in Sri Lanka for the detection of COVID-19 infection, states the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). MORE..

| September 16, 2020  11:34 am
Shivajilingam to be produced before courts today

Shivajilingam to be produced before courts today

Former Northern Provincial Councillor M. K. Shivajilingam, who was arrested by the Kopay Police on Tuesday (15), will be produced before Jaffna Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..

| September 16, 2020  11:03 am
Won’t reopen airports until health authorities certify health safety - Prasanna

Won’t reopen airports until health authorities certify health safety - Prasanna

Sri Lanka’s airports will not be re-opened until health authorities certify the health safety of Sri Lankan citizens, says Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE..

video | September 16, 2020  10:41 am
Sri Lanka hoping to enhance relations with Japan under newly elected PM

Sri Lanka hoping to enhance relations with Japan under newly elected PM

Sri Lanka is looking forward to working together with Japan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, says PM Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..

| September 16, 2020  10:16 am
Army to take over driving license printing

Army to take over driving license printing

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army, on Tuesday (15) looked into the possibility of Sri Lanka Army taking over the printing and issuing process of the Driving License of the Department of Motor Traffic. MORE..

| September 16, 2020  9:52 am
Motorists violating traffic lane law to be fined

Motorists violating traffic lane law to be fined

The motorists who violate the traffic lane law will be imposed a fine of Rs. 2,000 from Thursday (17), SSP Indika Hapugoda, the Director of the Traffic Control and Road Safety Division says. MORE..

video | September 16, 2020  9:41 am
Three killed in lorry-three wheeler collision

Three killed in lorry-three wheeler collision

Three individuals have been reported as killed in a motor accident at the Diwurumpitiya area on the Ratnapura-Avissawella main road. MORE..

video | September 16, 2020  9:32 am
Spells of showers possible in some areas

Spells of showers possible in some areas

Several spells of showers will occur in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| September 16, 2020  8:37 am
Criminal gang member arrested in Maligawatte

Criminal gang member arrested in Maligawatte

A member of an organized criminal gang has been arrested in the Maligawatte area, the Police said. MORE..

video | September 16, 2020  8:12 am
Former intel. chiefs reveal national security flaws at PCoI on Easter attacks

Former intel. chiefs reveal national security flaws at PCoI on Easter attacks

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the Easter Sunday Attacks, heard evidence on Monday (14) from two former intelligence service chiefs – Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena and Retired DIG Sisira Mendis – who exposed a lack of responsibility and leadership in the country’s national security establishment. MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  11:57 pm
Six more arrivals test positive for COVID-19

Six more arrivals test positive for COVID-19

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country reached 3,271 as six more arrivals tested positive for the virus today (15). MORE..

| September 15, 2020  9:56 pm
Sri Lanka has potential to become one of world’s leading maritime hubs – President

Sri Lanka has potential to become one of world’s leading maritime hubs – President

Sri Lanka can use its unique locational advantage to become one of the world’s leading maritime hubs, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today (15). MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  8:52 pm
UN Core Group disappointed in Sri Lanka’s stance on resolution 30/1

UN Core Group disappointed in Sri Lanka’s stance on resolution 30/1

The United Nations Core Group on Sri Lanka expressed their disappointment over Sri Lankan government’s stand to no longer support resolution 30/1 at the United Nations Human Rights Council 45, today (15). MORE..

| September 15, 2020  7:14 pm
Firearms belonging to ‘Kalupe Amith’ recovered by STF

Firearms belonging to ‘Kalupe Amith’ recovered by STF

Three firearms belonging to crime gang member Amith Sanjeewa alias ‘Kalupe Amith’, who is currently held at the Galle Prison over murder and narcotics related charges, have been recovered in Meetyagoda area. MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  6:11 pm
Fmr DIG Nalaka de Silva withdraws FR petition

Fmr DIG Nalaka de Silva withdraws FR petition

Former DIG Nalaka de Silva of the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) has withdrawn a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed with the Supreme Court. MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  5:16 pm
Heroin traffickers going free due to negligence of officers unfortunate – HC judge

Heroin traffickers going free due to negligence of officers unfortunate – HC judge

It is unfortunate that large-scale heroin traffickers go free due to negligent actions and mistakes of the officers conducting raids on heroin trafficking, said Colombo High Court Judge Vikum Kaluarachchi in open court today (15). MORE..

| September 15, 2020  4:34 pm
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases tally hits 3,265

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases tally hits 3,265

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country reached 3,265 as three more persons tested positive for the virus today (15). MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  4:10 pm
I.M.V. Premalal appointed Mayor of Kotte

I.M.V. Premalal appointed Mayor of Kotte

I.M.V. Premalal of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has been sworn in as the new Mayor of the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council. MORE..

| September 15, 2020  4:06 pm
Covid-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka climbs to 3,016

Covid-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka climbs to 3,016

Eleven more patients who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 have been discharged from hospital after fully recovering. MORE..

| September 15, 2020  3:46 pm
Committee appointed on 20th amendment hands over report to PM

Committee appointed on 20th amendment hands over report to PM

The committee appointed to study and review the draft bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution handed over its report to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees today (15). MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  3:09 pm
Schoolgirl ‘kidnapped’ and dropped off near school after 3 hours

Schoolgirl ‘kidnapped’ and dropped off near school after 3 hours

A female student of a leading school in Kandy had allegedly been kidnapped from the front of her home in the Bahirawakanda area this morning (15). MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  2:48 pm
Three-wheelers, motorcycles to only use bus lane from tomorrow

Three-wheelers, motorcycles to only use bus lane from tomorrow

Three-wheelers and motorcycles will be allowed to drive only on the bus priority lane starting from tomorrow (16), says Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  1:47 pm
Disabled soldier left blind in one eye due to tear gas demands Rs 10m compensation

Disabled soldier left blind in one eye due to tear gas demands Rs 10m compensation

The Supreme Court has decided to take a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by a disabled soldier requesting Rs 10 million in compensation from the government over complete blindness in one eye caused by tear gas attacks during a protest stated by disabled soldiers in 2017. MORE..

| September 15, 2020  1:19 pm
Shivajilingam arrested by Kopay Police

Shivajilingam arrested by Kopay Police

Former Northern Provincial Councillor M. K. Shivajilingam has been arrested by the Kopay Police, says Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

video | September 15, 2020  11:53 am