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SJB’s National List nominations finalized
SJB’s National List nominations finalized
General Secretary of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Ranjith Madduma Bandara says the National List nominations of the party are finalized. MORE..
| August 13, 2020 9:22 am
Showers or thundershowers in some parts of the country
Showers or thundershowers in some parts of the country
Several spells of light showers may occur in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Couple arrested in Piliyandala with over 2kg heroin
Couple arrested in Piliyandala with over 2kg heroin
Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested a married couple who were in possession of over 2kg of heroin. MORE...
OPPP gen. secretary’s statement on controversy over National List seat
OPPP gen. secretary’s statement on controversy over National List seat
General Secretary of Our Power of People Party (Ape Janabala Pakshaya/OPPP), Ven. Wedinigama Wimalatissa Thero has insisted that he will take his place in parliament until the tussle between Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera and Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera is resolved. MORE..
| August 13, 2020 3:23 am
Three more nominees for UNP’s leadership
Three more nominees for UNP’s leadership
A meeting of the hierarchy of the United National Party (UNP) has concluded without reaching a decision on its new leadership. MORE..
| August 12, 2020 10:59 pm
Notable facts about new Cabinet and State Ministers
Notable facts about new Cabinet and State Ministers
The new Cabinet of Ministers and State Ministers were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning (12). MORE..
| August 12, 2020 9:16 pm
Indian sea marshal tests positive for Covid-19
Indian sea marshal tests positive for Covid-19
A foreigner has tested positive for novel coronavirus bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases detected in the country to 2,881. MORE..
| August 12, 2020 7:26 pm
More Sri Lankans in Singapore repatriated
More Sri Lankans in Singapore repatriated
A group of Sri Lankan nationals who were stranded in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returned to the island today (12). MORE..
Departments and institutes assigned to ministries
Departments and institutes assigned to ministries
Government recently established through an Extraordinary Gazette notification the Ministerial structure consisting 28 Ministries and 39 State Ministries including the Ministries that come under the purview of the President and the Prime Minister. MORE..
| August 12, 2020 6:16 pm
PNB constable arrested while accepting bribe
PNB constable arrested while accepting bribe
A Police Constable attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has been taken into custody at Mawanella by officers of the Bribery Commission while accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. MORE..
Four attempting to smuggle in over 6,300kg of turmeric apprehended
Four attempting to smuggle in over 6,300kg of turmeric apprehended
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended four individuals who were attempting to smuggle in 6,381kg of Turmeric in the seas off Chilaw. MORE..
| August 12, 2020 5:04 pm
Rishad records 6-hour statement on Easter attacks
Rishad records 6-hour statement on Easter attacks
Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after recording a statement for nearly 6 hours. MORE..
| August 12, 2020 4:49 pm
120 Sri Lankans in Qatar and UK repatriated
120 Sri Lankans in Qatar and UK repatriated
A group of Sri Lankans stranded in foreign countries due to the Covid-19 outbreak have been repatriated today (12). MORE..
| August 12, 2020 4:40 pm
Execution of arrest warrant on Kurunegala Mayor suspended until Aug. 24
Execution of arrest warrant on Kurunegala Mayor suspended until Aug. 24
The Court of Appeal has decided not to carry out the arrest warrant issued on the Mayor of Kurunegala, Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana and others until the 24th of August, says Ada Derana correspondent. MORE..
Woman arrested with 800g heroin and Rs. 7 million
Woman arrested with 800g heroin and Rs. 7 million
A woman has been arrested for the possession of 800 grams of heroin along with Rs. 07 million in cash at Beddagana in Pita Kotte. MORE..
Malaka Silva granted bail
Malaka Silva granted bail
Malaka Silva, the son of former minister Mervyn Silva, who was arrested by police yesterday, has been released on bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
| August 12, 2020 2:25 pm
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries climb to 2,638
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries climb to 2,638
Sixteen more COVID-19 infected individuals have made complete recoveries today (12), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya nominated to JJB’s National List seat
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya nominated to JJB’s National List seat
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been nominated to the National List seat of Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB). MORE..
FULL LIST: New Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers
FULL LIST: New Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers
The Cabinet of Ministers and State Ministers of the new Government led by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE..
| August 12, 2020 9:59 am
Swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet & State Ministers begins
Swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet & State Ministers begins
The swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet of Ministers and State Ministers commenced a short while ago, under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE..
| August 12, 2020 9:18 am
New Cabinet and State Ministers to take oaths today
New Cabinet and State Ministers to take oaths today
The new Cabinet of Ministers and new State Ministers are scheduled to be sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (August 12). MORE..
Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce
Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce
Prevailing showery condition over the south-western part of the island is expected to reduce during next few days from today, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
‘Solta’ killed in police gunfire
‘Solta’ killed in police gunfire
A criminal gang member has been shot dead by Police fire in Weliwita, Mulleriya, stated the Police Media Division. MORE..
| August 11, 2020 11:10 pm
Malaka Silva arrested
Malaka Silva arrested
Former parliamentarian Mervyn Silva’s son Malaka Silva has been arrested by the Thalangama Police, stated Police Media Division. MORE..
| August 11, 2020 10:08 pm
Ranil, Ruwan, Sagala summoned to record statement on Easter attack
Ranil, Ruwan, Sagala summoned to record statement on Easter attack
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene have been summoned to appear before the Police Unit of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry next week to record statements regarding the Easter Sunday terrorist attack. MORE..
