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Wanted criminal arrested in Maligawatte
Wanted criminal arrested in Maligawatte
A suspect, who had been wanted for a murder and several other criminal activities, was arrested in the area of Leemolawatte in Maligawatte, Colombo. MORE..
COVID-19: Total at 3,092 with 11 new cases
COVID-19: Total at 3,092 with 11 new cases
More foreign arrivals have added to the total count of coronavirus cases reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..
| September 1, 2020 10:18 pm
Locomotive engine drivers reject Chinese trains
Locomotive engine drivers reject Chinese trains
Locomotive engine drivers have decided to discontinue the operation of trains with Chinese compartments. MORE..
Eight more cases of COVID-19 jump count to 3,081
Eight more cases of COVID-19 jump count to 3,081
Eight more new cases of coronavirus infection have jumped the total number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka to 3,081. MORE..
More foreign arrivals hike COVID-19 case tally
More foreign arrivals hike COVID-19 case tally
Two more individuals have tested positive for the virus increasing the total number of confirmed positive cases in the country to 3,073, says the Department of Government Information. MORE..
| September 1, 2020 6:47 pm
Public requested not to invite President for private functions
Public requested not to invite President for private functions
President’s Media Division requests the general public to refrain from inviting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to private functions. MORE..
GSMB sends another team to probe recent tremor in Kandy
GSMB sends another team to probe recent tremor in Kandy
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) has deployed another team of officials to probe the minor tremor which recently occurred in the Kandy District. MORE..
Draft of 20A submitted to AG - Sabry
Draft of 20A submitted to AG - Sabry
The draft of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution has been submitted to the Attorney General for his observations. MORE..
Sri Lanka obtains Interpol Red Notices on 14 wanted suspects
Sri Lanka obtains Interpol Red Notices on 14 wanted suspects
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained Red Notices from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) on 14 suspects. MORE..
Crime gang member arrested at Maligawatta
Crime gang member arrested at Maligawatta
A member of an organized crime gang has been arrested at Maligawatta, stated Police Media Division. MORE..
COVID-19: Eleven more recoveries take total to 2,879
COVID-19: Eleven more recoveries take total to 2,879
Eleven more individuals infected with COVID-19 made complete recoveries today (01), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
| September 1, 2020 2:47 pm
Thundershowers expected over next 24 hours
Thundershowers expected over next 24 hours
Showery condition over the island is likely to enhance today (01 September 2020), stated the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Two arrested for printing counterfeit notes
Two arrested for printing counterfeit notes
Two individuals have been arrested in Weeraketiya area over the printing and possession of counterfeit currency notes. MORE..
22 more foreign arrivals test coronavirus positive
22 more foreign arrivals test coronavirus positive
Twenty-two more foreign arrivals are confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, confirmed the Department of Government Information. MORE..
| September 1, 2020 11:24 am
Program providing 100,000 jobs commences tomorrow
Program providing 100,000 jobs commences tomorrow
The program of providing 100,000 employment opportunities aimed at eradicating poverty is scheduled commence tomorrow (September 02). MORE..
| September 1, 2020 10:47 am
Will not reverse decision to restrict turmeric import - President
Will not reverse decision to restrict turmeric import - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasizes that appropriate measures will be taken to reduce the cost of living, by implementing the decisions already taken while adhering to a consistent policy without moving backwards. MORE..
| September 1, 2020 9:25 am
Showers over 100 mm likely in some places
Showers over 100 mm likely in some places
Showers or thundershowers will occur over most places of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
444 inmates granted special Presidential pardon
444 inmates granted special Presidential pardon
The government has decided to grant special Presidential pardon to several inmates who were sentenced to jail over minor offences, says the Department of Prisons. MORE..
| September 1, 2020 7:15 am
Premalal Jayasekara not eligible for MP seat; next candidate selected via lottery
Premalal Jayasekara not eligible for MP seat; next candidate selected via lottery
Premalal Jayasekara, who has been sentenced to death, is not qualified to serve as a Member of Parliament, according to the Attorney General. MORE..
| September 1, 2020 1:13 am
31 returnees from Qatar add to COVID-19 case count
31 returnees from Qatar add to COVID-19 case count
Thirty-one more foreign arrivals have tested positive for the COVID-19 infection jumping the total count of coronavirus cases recorded in the country to 3,049. MORE..
| August 31, 2020 11:51 pm
Water supply may have to be limited due to weather – NWSDB
Water supply may have to be limited due to weather – NWSDB
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) stated that the water supply may have to be limited in the coming days. MORE..
| August 31, 2020 10:42 pm
Official website of Sri Dalada Maligawa hacked
Official website of Sri Dalada Maligawa hacked
The official website of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy has been hacked, according to the officials of the Maligawa. MORE..
| August 31, 2020 9:23 pm
More new COVID-19 cases push tally to 3,018
More new COVID-19 cases push tally to 3,018
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been detected this evening (31) increasing the total number of positive cases in the country to 3,018. MORE..
Former Mt. Lavinia OIC interdicted over links with underworld
Former Mt. Lavinia OIC interdicted over links with underworld
Former Officer-In-Charge (crimes) of the Mount Lavinia Police Inspector of Police (IP) T. R. Hettiarachchi has been interdicted. MORE..
Former India President Pranab Mukherjee passes away 84
Former India President Pranab Mukherjee passes away 84
Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday, confirmed his son Abhijit. He was 84. MORE..
