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‘Welipe Suraj’ and 21-year-old Army deserter arrested
‘Welipe Suraj’ and 21-year-old Army deserter arrested
Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested that underworld crime gang member ‘Welipe Suraj’ at Minuwangoda area, last night (07). MORE..
| September 8, 2020 4:04 pm
Five arrested with Ice, cannabis and cash
Five arrested with Ice, cannabis and cash
Five individuals have been arrested at a restaurant in the Waskaduwa area over the possession of narcotic drugs. MORE..
| September 8, 2020 2:29 pm
SJB MPs walk out during parliamentary sitting
SJB MPs walk out during parliamentary sitting
Parliamentarians of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have walked out of the House during today’s sitting. MORE..
Premalal Jayasekara sworn in as MP amidst protests
Premalal Jayasekara sworn in as MP amidst protests
Premalal Jayasekara, who was sentenced to death and is imprisoned, has taken oaths as a Member of Parliament this afternoon (08) amidst strong objection from the Opposition. MORE..
| September 8, 2020 1:19 pm
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries climb to 2,935
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries climb to 2,935
Nine more individuals infected with COVID-19 made complete recoveries today (08), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Court calls for progress report on CID probes into Swiss Embassy staffer case
Court calls for progress report on CID probes into Swiss Embassy staffer case
Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne today (08) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on the progress of the probes into the alleged abduction of Swiss Embassy staffer named Garnia Bannister Francis. MORE..
Premalal Jayasekara to be sworn in as MP today
Premalal Jayasekara to be sworn in as MP today
UPDATE: Convicted MP elect Premalal Jayasekara, escorted by prison officials, has arrived at the parliamentary complex to attend today’s parliamentary sitting. MORE..
| September 8, 2020 11:22 am
Prison authorities to record statement from ‘Podi Lassie’
Prison authorities to record statement from ‘Podi Lassie’
A court order has been issued on prison authorities to record a statement from the notorious underworld figure Janith Madhusanka de Silva alias ‘Podi Lassie’. MORE..
| September 8, 2020 10:50 am
Over 1,300kg of smuggled turmeric seized from Mannar
Over 1,300kg of smuggled turmeric seized from Mannar
A load of turmeric weighing over 1,379kg has been recovered from Shanthipuram in Mannar on Monday (07). MORE..
| September 8, 2020 10:24 am
Person arrested while transporting 10kg of gold
Person arrested while transporting 10kg of gold
An individual has been placed under arrest while transporting 10kg of gold in a car at around 3am today (08). MORE..
| September 8, 2020 9:04 am
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
547 arrested for using drugs, illicit liquor in public
547 arrested for using drugs, illicit liquor in public
The Police have arrested 547 individuals who had been consuming drugs and illicit liquor at public places in the Western Province. MORE..
Two nabbed with 18,900 narcotic pills worth millions
Two nabbed with 18,900 narcotic pills worth millions
Two persons have been arrested while in possession of 18,900 narcotic pills, the Police said. MORE..
Saudi decides not to charge fees or fines from exiting Sri Lankan migrant workers
Saudi decides not to charge fees or fines from exiting Sri Lankan migrant workers
The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has offered that any Sri Lankan migrant worker who could not depart the country during the visa validity period due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be permitted to leave the Kingdom through the Immigration points of the airports upon their departure without being charged any fees or fines. MORE..
Sri Lankan jobseekers living in Dubai park moved to shelters
Sri Lankan jobseekers living in Dubai park moved to shelters
Over 20 Sri Lankans found sleeping in Al Hudaiba Park in Dubai have been provided shelter, thanks to good samaritans in the community. MORE..
PM on making Sri Lanka a global innovation hub
PM on making Sri Lanka a global innovation hub
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the new government has prioritized the ICT sector and establishing a knowledge and technology based society to make Sri Lanka a global innovation hub. MORE..
| September 7, 2020 9:56 pm
Wanted CCD officer arrested in India remanded
Wanted CCD officer arrested in India remanded
The wanted Constable attached to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) who was arrested in India has been remanded. MORE..
| September 7, 2020 7:19 pm
Over 6,000 persons occupy quarantine centers - NOCPCO
Over 6,000 persons occupy quarantine centers - NOCPCO
Over 6,000 persons are currently occupying the tri-service-managed quarantine centers, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said. MORE..
Sparks and extreme temperature reignite doused fire on oil tanker
Sparks and extreme temperature reignite doused fire on oil tanker
The fire on the crude oil tanker MT New Diamond which was doused yesterday (06) has reportedly reignited from the effects of extreme temperature and sparks onboard, stated the Media Spokesperson of Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
| September 7, 2020 6:36 pm
One dead, another critical after wall collapses on house
One dead, another critical after wall collapses on house
One person has reportedly died while another was critically wounded after a wall had collapsed on to a house at Pasal Mawatha in Kothalawala, Kaduwela. MORE..
| September 7, 2020 6:09 pm
President calls for removal of taxes imposed on gem and jewelry industry
President calls for removal of taxes imposed on gem and jewelry industry
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed relevant officials to remove the 14% income tax levied on profits earned by gem and jewelry manufacturers and the 15% import tax on gold. MORE..
| September 7, 2020 5:20 pm
STF arrests former Baddegama PS member
STF arrests former Baddegama PS member
Former member of the Baddegama Pradeshiya Sabha, Gamunu Deshapriya Ekanayake, has been arrested with weapons and ammunition, stated Police Media Division. MORE..
| September 7, 2020 3:54 pm
Colombo HC issues summons on Rajitha and two others
Colombo HC issues summons on Rajitha and two others
The Colombo High Court today issued summons on former minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne and two others to appear before the court on October 29, over the case filed regarding the leasing of the Modara fisheries harbor. MORE..
| September 7, 2020 3:02 pm
What’s the point of commissions? – Ali Sabry
What’s the point of commissions? – Ali Sabry
Minister of Justice President’s Counsel Ali Sabry says that Independent Commissions have created a confusing situation within the country in the past few years. MORE..
| September 7, 2020 3:02 pm
One more Covid-19 recovery reported
One more Covid-19 recovery reported
One more Covid-19 patient has fully recovered and has been discharged from hospital bringing the total number recoveries in the country to 2,926. MORE..
