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Massive explosion rocks Lebanese capital
Massive explosion rocks Lebanese capital
A large blast has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, ahead of the verdict in a trial over the killing of ex-PM Rafik Hariri in 2005. MORE..
| August 4, 2020 9:47 pm
Sri Lanka geared up for General Election 2020
Sri Lanka geared up for General Election 2020
Polling of the General Election 2020 to pick 225 legislators for the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka will kick off at 7.00 am on Wednesday (05). The process is scheduled to conclude in the evening at 5.00 pm. MORE..
| August 4, 2020 9:12 pm
Six more coronavirus cases move total to 2,834
Six more coronavirus cases move total to 2,834
Six new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified increasing the tally of confirmed cases reported in the country so far to 2,834. MORE..
Man sentenced to death over murder of daughter
Man sentenced to death over murder of daughter
Nuwara Eliya High Court has sentenced a man to death for the murder of his 3 and half year old daughter. MORE..
Naval, fishing communities warned of rough seas
Naval, fishing communities warned of rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory on strong winds and rough sea areas for several parts of the country. MORE..
Negombo SP Sampayo and 3 prison officials further remanded
Negombo SP Sampayo and 3 prison officials further remanded
Interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo and three other Negombo Prison officials have been further remanded until August 18. MORE..
| August 4, 2020 4:24 pm
General Election 2020: results before Thursday midnight
General Election 2020: results before Thursday midnight
The results of the General Election 2020 will be issued before midnight on August 06, says Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya. MORE..
| August 4, 2020 4:14 pm
A polling station in Vavuniya relocated
A polling station in Vavuniya relocated
Election officers have relocated a polling station in Vavuniya due to an unavoidable reason. MORE..
Special telephone numbers of Election Dispute Resolution Unit
Special telephone numbers of Election Dispute Resolution Unit
The Election Commission has introduced special telephone numbers and fax numbers for each province to report incidents of obstruction of the free and fair conduct of the Parliamentary Election to be held on 5th August 2O2O as well as election law violations. MORE..
Police officers provided with firearms not to “brush teeth” – EC chief
Police officers provided with firearms not to “brush teeth” – EC chief
There is absolutely no chance for anyone to commit any fraudulent acts during the election period, says the Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya. MORE..
| August 4, 2020 2:27 pm
COVID-19: Seven new recoveries take total to 2,524
COVID-19: Seven new recoveries take total to 2,524
Seven more patients who were under medical care for COVID-19 have been discharged from hospitals upon returning to health, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
Can vote even without polling card - EC
Can vote even without polling card - EC
Voters who have not yet received their official polling card will be able to obtain them from the respective post offices today (04) and tomorrow (05), the Postal Department said. MORE..
Chairperson of Human Rights Commission resigns
Chairperson of Human Rights Commission resigns
Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) Dr. Deepika Udagama tendered her resignation from the post. MORE..
Thirteen PNB officers further remanded
Thirteen PNB officers further remanded
The thirteen officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) who were arrested for their alleged links with drug dealers have been further remanded. MORE..
| August 4, 2020 12:01 pm
Negombo SP Sampayo contradicts police statement on his arrest
Negombo SP Sampayo contradicts police statement on his arrest
Interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo who is currently under remand custody is to be produced before Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (04). MORE..
Sub-Inspector arrested over involvement in evidence fabrication
Sub-Inspector arrested over involvement in evidence fabrication
Another police officer has been arrested for his alleged involvement in former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara’s forging of evidence pertaining to a firearms case. MORE..
Two females killed in vehicle collision in Aparekka
Two females killed in vehicle collision in Aparekka
Two females have died in a collision between a bus and a van in the area of Aparekka, Matara at around 6.00 am today (04). MORE..
Delivering ballot boxes to polling stations underway
Delivering ballot boxes to polling stations underway
Transporting General Election’s ballot boxes to polling stations got underway this morning (04), the Election Commission said. MORE..
| August 4, 2020 9:01 am
Two arrested attempting to buy polling cards in Beruwala
Two arrested attempting to buy polling cards in Beruwala
Two individuals who were allegedly attempting to buy polling cards from voters have been arrested in Beruwala. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in several provinces
Heavy rainfall expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology forecasts that showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
New Parliament to meet on August 20
New Parliament to meet on August 20
The President has issued a Gazette Extraordinary proclaiming that the new Parliament will be summoned to meet on August 20, 2020. MORE..
Four arrivals from Saudi Arabia hike COVID-19 case tally
Four arrivals from Saudi Arabia hike COVID-19 case tally
Four arrivals from Saudi Arabia have tested positive for COVID-19 virus, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..
Deshapriya, Jasinghe on COVID-19 and General Election
Deshapriya, Jasinghe on COVID-19 and General Election
Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya says that it is 100 percent guaranteed that COVID-19 will not be spread through polling stations. MORE..
| August 3, 2020 9:57 pm
Polling stations disinfected before election
Polling stations disinfected before election
The mobile police duties related to the General Election 2020 commenced from 06.00 pm today (03), Sri Lanka Police said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s coronavirus case tally jumps to 2,824
Sri Lanka’s coronavirus case tally jumps to 2,824
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka reached 2,824 as another person tested positive for the virus today (03). MORE..
