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Ranil asks party to inform Working Committee on new leadership

Issuing a statement, the United National Party (UNP) stated that a discussion between former parliamentarians and party seniors was held yesterday (10). MORE..

| August 11, 2020 4:30 pm

Four arrivals from UAE add to COVID-19 tally

Four more arrivals from the United Arab Emirates have tested positive for COVID-19 infection, the Health Ministry said. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 3:38 pm

Kurunegala mayor files writ application challenging arrest warrant

The Mayor of Kurunegala, Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana has filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal requesting the suspension of arrest warrant issued on him by the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 3:28 pm

Russia announces “world’s first” coronavirus vaccine; Putin’s daughter vaccinated

Russia has registered the world’s first coronavirus vaccine early Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin announced amid widespread concerns about the rapidly developed vaccine’s safety. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 2:58 pm

OPPP candidate confirms missing general secretary visited his house

The General Secretary of Our Power of People Party (Ape Janabala Pakshaya/OPPP), Ven. Wedinigama Wimalatissa Thero, who allegedly went missing, has reportedly visited a house in Uthuwankanda, Mawanella. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 2:56 pm

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries count hits 2,622

The Ministry of Health confirmed that 29 more patients infected with COVID-19 have completely recovered from the disease. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 1:11 pm

TV Derana becomes first Sri Lankan channel to top 2 million YouTube subscribers

Sri Lanka’s premium entertainment channel TV Derana has topped 2 million subscribers, becoming the first Sri Lankan channel to surpass the milestone and anchoring its position as the most trusted and entertainment portal of choice in the country. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 12:40 pm

Prisons reopen for visitors from Saturday

The Department of Prisons says that the restriction imposed on visitation of inmates will be lifted from next Saturday (August 15). MORE..

| August 11, 2020 11:23 am

National List MPs of SLPP, ITAK & AITC gazetted

The Election Commission has published the extraordinary gazette notification containing the names of 19 Members of Parliament (MPs), who were selected for National List seats at the General Election 2020. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 11:18 am

Two including crime gang member arrested in Mathugama

Kalutara Unsolved Crimes Division has arrested two suspects including an organized crime gang member, yesterday (10). MORE..

| August 11, 2020 10:48 am

Mahinda Rajapaksa assumes duties as new Prime Minister

Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was recently sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, has assumed duties in his new portfolio a short while ago. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 10:43 am

New Prime Minister to take office today

Freshly sworn-in Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will assume duties in his new portfolio today (11). MORE..

| August 11, 2020 9:07 am

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka at 2,871

Confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka reached 2,871 as two persons tested positive for the virus on Monday (10), says the Department of Government Information. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 8:41 am

Spells of showers likely in some areas

Several spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 8:23 am

Lebanese government quits amid fury over Beirut blast

Lebanon’s prime minister announced his government’s resignation on Monday, saying a huge explosion that tore through Beirut and caused public outrage was the result of endemic corruption. MORE..

| August 11, 2020 2:23 am

OPPP’s General Secretary missing? Controversy over National List seat

A problematic situation has arisen with regard to the single National List obtained by the ‘Our Power of People Party’ (Ape Janabala Pakshaya/OPPP) at the recently concluded parliamentary election. MORE..

| August 10, 2020 10:53 pm

Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 cases climbs to 2,869

Two new cases of novel coronavirus have been reported increasing the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country to 2,869. MORE..

| August 10, 2020 9:31 pm

Sri Lanka receives Safe Travels Stamp from WTTC

Recognising the safety protocols introduced by the Government of Sri Lanka along with standards mandated by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) to ensure the safety of domestic and international travellers, destination Sri Lanka was recently endowed with the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp. MORE..

| August 10, 2020 9:08 pm