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President tells newly-recruited graduates to actively contribute to development
President tells newly-recruited graduates to actively contribute to development
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has handed over letters of appointment to a selected group of graduates symbolizing the recruitment of 60,000 graduates to the public service in order to create a culture of ‘Rata Wenuwen Weda’ (Work for the Country) as envisaged in the “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” policy statement. MORE..
Twitter account of Narendra Modi’s personal website hacked
Twitter account of Narendra Modi’s personal website hacked
The Twitter account for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal website and the Narendra Modi Mobile App was reportedly hacked at around 3:15 am on Thursday. The account has 2.5 million followers. MORE..
20th Amendment sent to Govt Printer; Gazette to be issued today
20th Amendment sent to Govt Printer; Gazette to be issued today
The draft bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which was approved by Cabinet of Ministers, has been received by the Government Printer to be gazetted. MORE..
| September 3, 2020 7:42 am
Five arrested with heroin hidden inside coconuts
Five arrested with heroin hidden inside coconuts
Five individuals including two women have been arrested while transporting 500g of heroin, the police said. MORE..
| September 3, 2020 7:00 am
Preliminary report of PCoI on political victimization handed over to PM
Preliminary report of PCoI on political victimization handed over to PM
The preliminary report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the alleged incidents of political victimization was handed over to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today (02). MORE..
| September 2, 2020 11:51 pm
Four arrivals test positive for COVID-19; Cases hit 3,101
Four arrivals test positive for COVID-19; Cases hit 3,101
Four new cases of COVID-19 have been detected today (02) as the total number of positive cases in the country hiked to 3,101. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 11:08 pm
US donates 200 ventilators to Sri Lanka
US donates 200 ventilators to Sri Lanka
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 200 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Sri Lanka, delivering on President Trump’s offer of critically needed supplies and supporting Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19, the US Embassy in Colombo said today. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 9:51 pm
No intention of changing appointments recently made – President
No intention of changing appointments recently made – President
Pressure is being mounted against certain appointments recently made by the President and the Government, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says, adding that these appointments were made with the utmost consideration of our country’s sovereignty, national security and implementation of “Saubhagyaye Dekma” policy statement. MORE..
Cabinet approves draft of 20A
Cabinet approves draft of 20A
The draft Bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers and it is to be gazette tonight (02), according to sources. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 7:36 pm
Lanka Premier League to launch in November
Lanka Premier League to launch in November
The much-awaited Lanka Premier League, a franchised based T20 league organized by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), will be officially launched in Sri Lanka early November this year. MORE..
Five more Covid-19 cases moves total to 3,097
Five more Covid-19 cases moves total to 3,097
Five new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified so far today (02) increasing the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country to 3,097. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 6:14 pm
Minor tremors in Pallekele not caused by main tectonic plate boundaries - GSMB
Minor tremors in Pallekele not caused by main tectonic plate boundaries - GSMB
The minor tremors felt in Pallekele this morning (02) and last Saturday (29) were not caused by any main tectonic plate boundaries, says the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB). MORE..
| September 2, 2020 5:22 pm
Clear deeds within 3 months for lands without any issues
Clear deeds within 3 months for lands without any issues
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed officials to grant deeds for dispute-less lands occupied by the public within 03 months. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 5:10 pm
Rauff Hakeem to appear before PCoI on Easter attacks
Rauff Hakeem to appear before PCoI on Easter attacks
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the Easter Sunday terror attacks has informed MP Rauff Hakeem to appear before its police unit. MORE..
It could take a month for COVID-19 patients to clear the virus: Research
It could take a month for COVID-19 patients to clear the virus: Research
COVID-19 patients may need to wait over a month before being retested to know whether they have cleared the virus, and one in five negative test results could be false, according to research published Tuesday in the British Medical Journal. MORE..
18-hour water cut in parts of Colombo
18-hour water cut in parts of Colombo
The water supply to parts of Colombo will be temporarily suspended for 18 hours from 1.00 p.m. today (02) due to urgent repairs to the supply line, the Water Board said. MORE..
20th amendment draft bill can be enacted with 2/3 majority - AG
20th amendment draft bill can be enacted with 2/3 majority - AG
The Attorney General has advised the Secretary to the Ministry of Justice that the draft bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution does not attract the holding of a referendum, in terms of Article No. 83 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. MORE..
COVID-19: Recoveries hit 2,883 as four cases regain health
COVID-19: Recoveries hit 2,883 as four cases regain health
Four more persons infected with COVID-19 made complete recoveries today (02), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 2:09 pm
23kg of heroin recovered in Sapugaskanda; suspect arrested
23kg of heroin recovered in Sapugaskanda; suspect arrested
Police have recovered 23 kilograms of heroin in the Sapugaskanda area and arrested one suspect in connection. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 1:54 pm
Several areas inundated by heavy rainfall
Several areas inundated by heavy rainfall
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says parts of the island have been affected by the prevailing inclement weather condition. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 1:38 pm
Landslide early warning issued for several areas
Landslide early warning issued for several areas
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level 2 (Amber) landslide early warning for parts of Galle and Kalutara districts. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 12:37 pm
Another minor tremor shakes up Kandy
Another minor tremor shakes up Kandy
Another unusual minor tremor is reported from the Kandy District early this morning (02). MORE..
| September 2, 2020 11:37 am
Notorious female drug trafficker “Kudu Sanda” arrested in Thotalanga
Notorious female drug trafficker “Kudu Sanda” arrested in Thotalanga
A woman, who was in possession of heroin, has been placed under arrest in the area of Thotalanga. MORE..
| September 2, 2020 11:11 am
Draft of 20A to be tabled in Cabinet meeting today
Draft of 20A to be tabled in Cabinet meeting today
The draft of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution will be tabled to the meeting of Cabinet of Ministers today (02). MORE..
Suspect in possession of 300g of heroin arrested
Suspect in possession of 300g of heroin arrested
A 43-year-old individual has been arrested while in possession of 300g heroin, the Police said. MORE..
