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Cabinet approval for Vote on Account
Cabinet approval for Vote on Account
The Vote on Account for a sum not exceeding Rs. 1,300 billion for the period from September 01 until the budget for 2020 is passed, has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. MORE..
| August 27, 2020 9:12 am
Showers expected in parts of the country after 2pm
Showers expected in parts of the country after 2pm
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts after 2.00 pm, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
New Zealand court sentences mosque shooter to life imprisonment without parole
New Zealand court sentences mosque shooter to life imprisonment without parole
A New Zealand court sentenced a man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand’s deadliest shooting to life imprisonment without parole, the first time such a sentence has been handed down in the country. MORE..
Ex-SIS Director’s sharp response to PCoI on Easter attacks
Ex-SIS Director’s sharp response to PCoI on Easter attacks
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Nilantha Jayawardena accused officials throughout the country’s national security hierarchy of ignoring their responsibilities and attempts to pin the sole blame on him for the failure to prevent the Easter attacks as he testified before the Presidential Commission probing the attacks. MORE..
| August 27, 2020 1:22 am
Island-wide power failure a mistake by an officer, committee finds
Island-wide power failure a mistake by an officer, committee finds
The cause of the sudden breakdown in the national power grid was the fault of an electricity superintendent, as per the report of the committee appointed to look into the recent island-wide power failure. MORE..
| August 27, 2020 12:29 am
Early disaster identification system implemented soon- Defence Secretary
Early disaster identification system implemented soon- Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne said a new system would be implemented to identify and manage disasters before they struck to prevent massive damages to properties and human lives. MORE..
| August 26, 2020 11:11 pm
Grassroots-level plans set in motion; quick results expected - President
Grassroots-level plans set in motion; quick results expected - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that quick results fulfilling public expectations are needed as grassroots level mechanisms are set in motion to develop Sri Lanka. MORE..
| August 26, 2020 10:39 pm
Two arrivals from Maldives push COVID-19 case count to 2,984
Two arrivals from Maldives push COVID-19 case count to 2,984
More foreign arrivals have added to the total count of coronavirus cases reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..
Former President records 9-hour statement over Easter attacks
Former President records 9-hour statement over Easter attacks
The officers of the Police Unit of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the Easter Sunday terror attacks who visited the residence of former President Maithripala Sirisena to record a statement have left the residence. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Afghanistan explore greater trade relations
Sri Lanka-Afghanistan explore greater trade relations
‘Better connectivity that results in better trade relations could mutually benefit Sri Lanka and Afghanistan’ was the main focus of the discussion when Ambassador of Afghanistan to Sri Lanka Ashraf Haidari called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning (26) at Temple Trees. MORE..
Two luxury vehicles used to transport narcotics seized
Two luxury vehicles used to transport narcotics seized
Two luxury vehicles with fake number plates have been apprehended along with a suspect, stated Police Media Division. MORE..
More new cases jump COVID-19 case tally to 2,982
More new cases jump COVID-19 case tally to 2,982
Eleven more new cases of coronavirus infection have jumped the total number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka to 2,982. MORE..
| August 26, 2020 5:45 pm
Susil Premajayantha takes oath as a State Minister
Susil Premajayantha takes oath as a State Minister
Parliamentarian Susil Premajayantha has been appointed as the State Minister for Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Learning Promotion. MORE..
| August 26, 2020 4:52 pm
Public Gallery of Parliament to remain closed
Public Gallery of Parliament to remain closed
The Public Gallery of the Sri Lanka Parliament is to remain closed for visitors until further notice, said Shan Wijethunga, the Director of Communications of the Parliament. MORE..
UK keen on enhancing relations with Sri Lanka under new govt
UK keen on enhancing relations with Sri Lanka under new govt
Acting British High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall has discussed a range of areas on which Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom could collaborate when she called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning (26). MORE..
Accomplice of ‘Angoda Lokka’ nabbed with 42 kg of heroin, and weapons
Accomplice of ‘Angoda Lokka’ nabbed with 42 kg of heroin, and weapons
An accomplice of the underworld figure ‘Angoda Lokka’ has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) today (August 26). MORE..
| August 26, 2020 2:16 pm
Recoveries from COVID-19 reach 2,819
Recoveries from COVID-19 reach 2,819
Three more individuals infected with COVID-19 made complete recoveries today (26), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
AG concludes action in 23,745 criminal advise files
AG concludes action in 23,745 criminal advise files
The Attorney General’s Department says it has concluded action in a total number of 23,745 criminal advise files over the last 18 months. MORE..
Suspect involved in murder of “Booru Ajith” arrested
Suspect involved in murder of “Booru Ajith” arrested
A suspect, who is allegedly involved in shooting a man to death in Ambalangoda, has been taken into custody. MORE..
Nearly 1,000 kg of illegally imported turmeric found inside lorry
Nearly 1,000 kg of illegally imported turmeric found inside lorry
A stock of turmeric weighing nearly 1,000 kilograms, believed to have been imported without paying taxes, has been seized by the Special Task Force at Kalpitiya. MORE..
Prison guard, SLAF employee arrested over drug trafficking at Mahara Prison
Prison guard, SLAF employee arrested over drug trafficking at Mahara Prison
Four individuals have been arrested over alleged involvement in drug trafficking at the Mahara Prison. MORE..
| August 26, 2020 11:55 am
Accomplice of ‘Keselwatte Dinuka’ arrested with drugs
Accomplice of ‘Keselwatte Dinuka’ arrested with drugs
An individual has been arrested by the police at the Uswetakeiyawa area for the possession of narcotic drugs. MORE..
More than 400 Sri Lankan expats repatriated
More than 400 Sri Lankan expats repatriated
A group of over 400 Sri Lankan expatriates, who were stranded in foreign countries in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, has been repatriated. MORE..
PCoI officers probing Easter attacks visit Sirisena’s residence
PCoI officers probing Easter attacks visit Sirisena’s residence
The officers of the Police Unit of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the Easter Sunday terror attacks have arrived at the residence of former President Maithripala Sirisena in Colombo a short while ago. MORE..
| August 26, 2020 9:35 am
Maldives ex-President tests positive for COVID-19
Maldives ex-President tests positive for COVID-19
Former Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom said Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus as the island nation battles an increase in new cases. MORE..
