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Three arrested over transporting firearms for ‘Kevuma’
Three arrested over transporting firearms for ‘Kevuma’
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested three accomplices of the underworld figure Kelum Indika alias ‘Kavuma’, who is currently serving prison time. MORE..
| September 13, 2020 11:57 pm
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 reported
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 reported
Twelve more new cases of coronavirus infection have jumped the total number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka to 3,231. MORE..
Z-scores for 2019 A/L released in October
Z-scores for 2019 A/L released in October
The University Grants Commission (UGC) says that the cut-off marks for university admissions for the 2019 G. C. E. Advanced Level examination results are expected to be released in the first week of October. MORE..
More foreign arrivals add to coronavirus case tally in Sri Lanka
More foreign arrivals add to coronavirus case tally in Sri Lanka
More foreign arrivals have added to the total count of coronavirus cases reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..
PHIs on alert regarding rumors of ‘plastic eggs’
PHIs on alert regarding rumors of ‘plastic eggs’
The Public Health Inspectors’ Association says there have been no reports of the rumors circulating that there are artificially produced eggs in the market. MORE..
UNP Working Committee to meet on leadership issue
UNP Working Committee to meet on leadership issue
A special meeting of the United National Party (UNP) Working Committee is scheduled to be held tomorrow (September 14). MORE..
PM appoints committee to study 20A
PM appoints committee to study 20A
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has taken steps to appoint a committee comprising of parliamentary representatives to study the 20th Amendment to the Constitution. MORE..
Coronavirus: Nine test positive while 13 more recover
Coronavirus: Nine test positive while 13 more recover
Nine more Covid-19 patients have been identified raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 3,204. MORE..
More Boossa Prison inmates call off hunger strike
More Boossa Prison inmates call off hunger strike
Twenty-five of the inmates at the Boossa Prison have called off the hunger strike they launched last Thursday (September 10). MORE..
| September 13, 2020 1:19 pm
CID team deployed to obtain statements from ‘MT New Diamond’ crew
CID team deployed to obtain statements from ‘MT New Diamond’ crew
The Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) says it expects to hold discussions tomorrow (September 14) on the future course of action regarding ‘MT New Diamond’ which caught on fire in Sri Lankan waters. MORE..
| September 13, 2020 12:52 pm
Three females arrested by CCD with heroin
Three females arrested by CCD with heroin
Colombo Crimes Division has arrested three females over the possession of heroin, stated the Police. MORE..
| September 13, 2020 11:52 am
Hunger strike by Boossa Prison inmates continues
Hunger strike by Boossa Prison inmates continues
The hunger strike launched by several inmates including high-profile underworld figures detained at the Boossa Prison, based on several demands, is continued for the fourth day. MORE..
| September 13, 2020 10:59 am
Over 400 Sri Lankans repatriated from UAE, Qatar
Over 400 Sri Lankans repatriated from UAE, Qatar
More groups of Sri Lankans who were stranded in foreign countries owing to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic have returned to the island. MORE..
Fairly heavy rain and wind expected
Fairly heavy rain and wind expected
Showers will occur, today (13) at times in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Thirty arrested at party for using cannabis
Thirty arrested at party for using cannabis
A total of 30 individuals have been arrested after a police had raided a party held at the Kochchikade area in Negombo. MORE..
| September 13, 2020 8:18 am
Video featuring Zahran & several political reps aired at PCoI
Video featuring Zahran & several political reps aired at PCoI
A video featuring the ringleader of the Easter Sunday terror attacks Zahran Hashim, one of his brothers, a former Eastern Provincial Councillor of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress and a candidate of the National Front for Good Governance (NFGG), has been aired at the Presidential Commission probing the attacks. MORE..
| September 13, 2020 2:25 am
Sri Lanka calls for collective effort for prosperity in Southeast Asia
Sri Lanka calls for collective effort for prosperity in Southeast Asia
Sri Lanka has called for collective efforts by the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) member states to address traditional and non-traditional security threats. MORE..
COVID-19 cases hit 3,195 as 22 more test positive
COVID-19 cases hit 3,195 as 22 more test positive
Twenty-two new positive cases of COVID-19 have been detected this evening (12) while the total number of positive cases in the country soared to 3,195. MORE..
1,000kg of smuggled turmeric seized from Trincomalee
1,000kg of smuggled turmeric seized from Trincomalee
The police have discovered 1,000kg of turmeric from Trincomalee area. MORE..
Navy plugs fuel leak on MT New Diamond
Navy plugs fuel leak on MT New Diamond
Sri Lankan Navy on Friday said that it had plugged the fuel leak on MT New Diamond, the oil tanker that was on fire for almost a week. The fire was doused on Wednesday by Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy. On Friday, Sri Lankan military divers fixed the fuel leak from the engine of the oil tanker. MORE..
| September 12, 2020 8:57 pm
Mobile phones & other contraband thrown over Angunakolapelessa Prison
Mobile phones & other contraband thrown over Angunakolapelessa Prison
Several contraband items thrown over the walls of Angunakolapelessa Prison have been recovered by the prison officers. MORE..
Four arrivals found positive for COVID-19
Four arrivals found positive for COVID-19
The total number of positive cases confirmed in the country reached 3,173 as four new COVID-19 patients were detected today (12). MORE..
Two persons nabbed with 1kg of heroin
Two persons nabbed with 1kg of heroin
Two persons who were transporting 1kg of heroin have been arested in the area of Meegoda. MORE..
Over 4,000 arrested in island-wide operation
Over 4,000 arrested in island-wide operation
The police media says 4,186 persons were arrested during a special operation conducted island-wide. MORE..
Three including sister of “Wele Suda” arrested
Three including sister of “Wele Suda” arrested
Three persons have been arrested in the area of Hakmana while in possession of Kerala Cannabis. MORE..
| September 12, 2020 4:23 pm
