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Over 205,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka

Over 205,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka

The total number of PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka has surpassed 205,000 states the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). MORE..

| August 24, 2020  1:11 pm
Udayanga Weeratunga arrives at PCoI on political victimization

Udayanga Weeratunga arrives at PCoI on political victimization

Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing incidents of political victimization, this morning (24). MORE..

| August 24, 2020  11:44 am
Karu willing to take on UNP leadership

Karu willing to take on UNP leadership

Former Speaker of the Parliament Karu Jayasuriya says that he is capable of taking up the challenge to lead the United National Party (UNP). MORE..

video | August 24, 2020  11:32 am
Decision on arrest of Kurunegala Mayor and others tomorrow

Decision on arrest of Kurunegala Mayor and others tomorrow

The Court of Appeal has decided to postpone the announcement of its decision whether or not to carry out the arrest warrant on the Mayor of Kurunegala, Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana, and four others until tomorrow (August 25). MORE..

video | August 24, 2020  10:56 am
Revision of electoral roll underway

Revision of electoral roll underway

The Election Commission says that the process of revising the Electoral Register for the year 2021 is currently underway. MORE..

| August 24, 2020  10:25 am
STF to provide security for Colombo’s prisons from today

STF to provide security for Colombo’s prisons from today

The Police Special Task Force (STF) will be deployed from today to provide security to the outer perimeters of Welikada Prison, Magazine Prison and Colombo Remand Prison (CRP), the Commissioner-General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya said. MORE..

| August 24, 2020  9:15 am
Over 1,100 arrested within 24 hours in Western Province

Over 1,100 arrested within 24 hours in Western Province

A total of 1,141 persons have been arrested on various charges during the last 24 hours in the Western Province following a police operation. MORE..

| August 24, 2020  9:04 am
Five arrested with heroin in Jaffna

Five arrested with heroin in Jaffna

Five suspects have been arrested while in possession of heroin in Jaffna, police said. MORE..

| August 24, 2020  8:53 am
Orientation program for newly elected parliamentarians

Orientation program for newly elected parliamentarians

Dammika Dasanayake, the Secretary General of Parliament, has informed the Members of the Parliament to take part in a two day Orientation Workshop on the 25th & 26th of August. MORE..

| August 23, 2020  11:12 pm
Two more add to Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 case tally

Two more add to Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 case tally

Two more individuals have tested positive for the virus today (23) increasing the total number of confirmed positive cases in the country to 2,953, says the Department of Government Information. MORE..

| August 23, 2020  9:33 pm
Two teenagers missing while sea bathing in Mt. Lavinia

Two teenagers missing while sea bathing in Mt. Lavinia

Two 18-year-old youths are reported as missing while sea bathing at Mount Lavinia, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

| August 23, 2020  7:30 pm
‘Padagoda Busiya’ arrested

‘Padagoda Busiya’ arrested

An underworld figure identified ‘Padagoda Busiya’ has been arrested at the Padagoda area in Beruwala, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  7:04 pm
More foreign arrivals move COVID-19 case count to 2,951

More foreign arrivals move COVID-19 case count to 2,951

Five arrivals from foreign countries are confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  6:07 pm
Coronavirus: Children aged 12 and over should wear masks - WHO

Coronavirus: Children aged 12 and over should wear masks - WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidance saying children over the age of 12 should wear masks, in line with recommended practice for adults in their country or area. MORE..

| August 23, 2020  5:27 pm
Rathana Thero fails to appear at DIG office on Wedinigama Thero issue

Rathana Thero fails to appear at DIG office on Wedinigama Thero issue

The complaint lodged that Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero had abducted former General Secretary of Our Power of People Party (Ape Janabala Pakshaya/OPPP) Ven. Wedinigama Wimalatissa Thero was taken up for hearing at the Office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Colombo Division, yesterday (22). MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  5:01 pm
Man arrested in Peliyagoda with heroin

Man arrested in Peliyagoda with heroin

An individual has been arrested at the Dutugemunu Mawatha in Peliyagoda, over the possession of narcotic drugs. MORE..

| August 23, 2020  3:53 pm
Final rites of latest COVID-19 victim held this afternoon

Final rites of latest COVID-19 victim held this afternoon

The final rites of the woman who succumbed to the novel coronavirus last night (22) is to be carried out at the Kotikawatta Cemetery this afternoon (23). MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  2:58 pm
Ex-ministers and MPs hand over official residences

Ex-ministers and MPs hand over official residences

Former MPs and ministers of the previous parliament who lost the general elections have taken steps to return all official residences given to them by the government. MORE..

| August 23, 2020  1:44 pm
Seven more recoveries push total count to 2,805

Seven more recoveries push total count to 2,805

Seven more patients who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 have been discharged from hospital after recovering and testing negative for the virus. MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  12:46 pm
Committed to treat all races, religions equally - PM

Committed to treat all races, religions equally - PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he is committed to treating all races and religions equally while protecting the position given to Buddhism through the Constitution. MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  12:20 pm
Will resign if Ministry is at fault for power failure - Dullas

Will resign if Ministry is at fault for power failure - Dullas

Minister of Power Dullas Alahapperuma says that he will resign from his post as the minister if the Committee appointed to probe the recent island-wide power failure finds the Ministry to be at fault for the power cut. MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  11:11 am
Chinese national arrested for flying drone over high-security zone

Chinese national arrested for flying drone over high-security zone

A foreign national has been arrested over operating a drone camera within the High-Security Zone in Colpetty, Colombo. MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  9:58 am
Four including ‘Welle Saranga’ arrested at BIA

Four including ‘Welle Saranga’ arrested at BIA

Four individuals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  9:55 am
More Sri Lankans return from in Australia, Kenya, Qatar, UAE

More Sri Lankans return from in Australia, Kenya, Qatar, UAE

A total of 376 Sri Lankan nationals, who had been stranded in Australia, Kenya, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) owing to the coronavirus pandemic, were repatriated to the country early this morning (23). MORE..

video | August 23, 2020  8:54 am
Panel of experts to draft new constitution

Panel of experts to draft new constitution

The Ministry of Justice has decided to appoint a panel of experts to draft the proposed new constitution. MORE..

| August 23, 2020  7:34 am