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COVID-19 recoveries climb to 2,983
COVID-19 recoveries climb to 2,983
Fourteen more patients who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been discharged from hospitals today (12) upon making complete recoveries. MORE..
| September 12, 2020 1:02 pm
Defence Secretary says integrated government mechanism is vital
Defence Secretary says integrated government mechanism is vital
Public Administration, Planning Services, Accounting Service, Tri-Forces, Police, Prisons, Customs other services should be integrated into a unique government mechanism system while eliminating corruption in the system, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said on Friday (11). MORE..
12-hour water cut for parts of Colombo tonight
12-hour water cut for parts of Colombo tonight
The water supply for parts of Colombo will be suspended for 12 hours tonight (12), says the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..
Showers and strong gusty winds expected today
Showers and strong gusty winds expected today
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
COVID-19 cases tally reaches 3,169
COVID-19 cases tally reaches 3,169
The total number of positive cases confirmed in the country reached 3,169 as three new COVID-19 patients were detected on Friday (11). MORE..
| September 12, 2020 9:06 am
Lorry topples in Waskaduwa; Galle Road blocked
Lorry topples in Waskaduwa; Galle Road blocked
The Galle Road towards Colombo is reportedly blocked at Waskaduwa, Kalutara North, says Ada Derana correspondent. MORE..
| September 12, 2020 7:55 am
46-year-old arrested with over 75g of heroin
46-year-old arrested with over 75g of heroin
A person has been arrested in Puttalam early this morning (12) while in possession of 75g of heroin. MORE..
| September 12, 2020 7:46 am
‘Kanjipani Imran’ taken to Navy Hospital amidst hunger strike
‘Kanjipani Imran’ taken to Navy Hospital amidst hunger strike
Notorious drug kingpin and underworld ring leader Mohommad Najim Mohommad Imran alias “Kanjipani Imran”, who was engaging in a hunger strike along with several other inmates of the Boossa Prison, was transferred to the Navy Hospital in Boossa. MORE..
| September 12, 2020 12:33 am
Sri Lanka’s total Covid-19 cases climbs to 3,166
Sri Lanka’s total Covid-19 cases climbs to 3,166
Six new cases of Covid-19 have been detected increasing the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country to 3,166. MORE..
Usman Khawaja’s brother says he was a ‘coward’ for fake terror plot
Usman Khawaja’s brother says he was a ‘coward’ for fake terror plot
The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has described himself as a “coward” as he apologised for fabricating a fake terror plot to sabotage a romantic rival. MORE..
Five more Covid-19 cases moves total to 3,160
Five more Covid-19 cases moves total to 3,160
Five new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified increasing the tally of confirmed cases reported in the country to 3,160. MORE..
Mobile phone thrown into Mahara Prison recovered
Mobile phone thrown into Mahara Prison recovered
Four mobile phones and a packet of tobacco which were thrown over the walls into the Mahara Prison have been recovered by prison officers, the Department of Prisons said.
| September 11, 2020 6:21 pm
Accomplice of ‘Ratgama Vidura’ arrested with T-56 rifles
Accomplice of ‘Ratgama Vidura’ arrested with T-56 rifles
An accomplice of underworld figure ‘Ratgama Vidura’ has been arrested along with two T-56 assault rifles at Hikkaduwa. MORE..
| September 11, 2020 5:59 pm
Halal certificate not required, SLS is sufficient – Gnanasara Thero
Halal certificate not required, SLS is sufficient – Gnanasara Thero
The majority of the executive council members of All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) are Tablighi ideologists, says Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera. MORE..
| September 11, 2020 4:50 pm
Court orders to obtain crude oil samples & record statements from MT New Diamond’s crew
Court orders to obtain crude oil samples & record statements from MT New Diamond’s crew
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed authorities to obtain samples from crude oil stored inside the oil tanker “MT New Diamond” and copies of the vessel data records. MORE..
| September 11, 2020 4:24 pm
Russian Embassy concerned over SLMC’s decision on three Russian universities
Russian Embassy concerned over SLMC’s decision on three Russian universities
The Russian Embassy in Colombo has expressed concern over the decision of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) to remove three prominent Russian State Universities from the SLMC Approved List “without prior information”. MORE..
Lebanese President criticised for giving tea gifted by Sri Lanka to his presidential guard
Lebanese President criticised for giving tea gifted by Sri Lanka to his presidential guard
Weeks after a devastating blast ravaged Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut, the country’s President Michel Aoun is being slammed on social media for allegedly distributing over 1,600 kilos of tea, donated by Sri Lanka for victims of the blast, amongst members of his presidential guard, AFP reported. MORE..
Plans afoot to produce 50 % of country’s pharmaceuticals requirement locally
Plans afoot to produce 50 % of country’s pharmaceuticals requirement locally
The Government is planning to produce 50% of the country’s requirement of pharmaceuticals locally within the next three years, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement. MORE..
14 more patients recover from COVID-19
14 more patients recover from COVID-19
Fourteen more patients who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been discharged from hospitals today (11) upon making complete recoveries. MORE..
12-hour water cut for parts of Colombo tomorrow
12-hour water cut for parts of Colombo tomorrow
The water supply for parts of Colombo will be suspended for 12 hours tomorrow (12), says the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..
New members for COPE and COPA nominated
New members for COPE and COPA nominated
Members of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) and the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) have been nominated. MORE..
| September 11, 2020 11:57 am
Moulavi who recorded PCoI proceedings resigns from ACJU
Moulavi who recorded PCoI proceedings resigns from ACJU
The Acting Secretary of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU), who was caught while recording the proceedings of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, has stepped down from his post. MORE..
Number of national schools to be increased to 1,000
Number of national schools to be increased to 1,000
Several decisions pertaining to the welfare of the public and the progress of the society have been taken during the meeting between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and all State Ministers held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (10), says the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Mangala willing to take on UNP leadership
Mangala willing to take on UNP leadership
Former Member of Parliament Mangala Samaraweera says he will consider taking on the leadership of the United National Party (UNP) if he is requested to accept the position. MORE..
| September 11, 2020 9:41 am
Strong gusty winds expected across the island
Strong gusty winds expected across the island
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, says the Meteorology Department. MORE..
| September 11, 2020 8:28 am
