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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
‘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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..