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10 senior polling officers removed over attending political meeting
10 senior polling officers removed over attending political meeting
The assignment and training of election officials with regard to the General Election 2020 is reportedly in its final stages. MORE..
Interdicted Negombo Prison SP Sampayo remanded
Interdicted Negombo Prison SP Sampayo remanded
Interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo who is currently under the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been has been remanded until tomorrow (04). MORE..
| August 3, 2020 3:38 pm
Man arrested with heroin, Army uniforms and cash
Man arrested with heroin, Army uniforms and cash
A man has been arrested in Ahungalla yesterday (02) with narcotic drugs, military uniforms and money in his possession. MORE..
COVID-19: Recovery count rises as 03 regain health
COVID-19: Recovery count rises as 03 regain health
The Ministry of Health says 03 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals today (03) as they have made complete recoveries. MORE..
Arrested Negombo Prison SP brought to court
Arrested Negombo Prison SP brought to court
Interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo who is currently under the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been escorted to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court a short while ago. MORE..
| August 3, 2020 1:48 pm
Singapore to make travellers wear electronic tags to enforce quarantine
Singapore to make travellers wear electronic tags to enforce quarantine
Singapore will make some incoming travellers wear an electronic monitoring device to ensure that they comply with coronavirus quarantines as the city-state gradually reopens its borders, authorities said on Monday. MORE..
New system for blind voters to cast vote
New system for blind voters to cast vote
Steps have been taken to introduce a special system for visually impaired voters to cast their votes. MORE..
India arrests three in connection with alleged death of ‘Angoda Lokka’
India arrests three in connection with alleged death of ‘Angoda Lokka’
The Coimbatore city police in India confirmed the death of Maddumage Chandana Lasantha Perera alias ‘‘Angoda Lokka’’, the Sri Lankan underworld kingpin who was wanted by the Sri Lankan authorities, in the city where he was living in hiding for at least three years. MORE..
| August 3, 2020 10:55 am
Constitutional Council to meet for final time before new parliament
Constitutional Council to meet for final time before new parliament
The Constitutional Council is set convene today (03) presided by the Speaker of the Eighth Parliament Karu Jayasuriya. MORE..
Fairly heavy rain likely in some areas
Fairly heavy rain likely in some areas
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy rainfalls above 50 mm are likely at some places, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka hit 2,823
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka hit 2,823
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka reached 2,823 as another person tested positive for the virus, confirmed the Department of Government Information. MORE..
| August 3, 2020 8:13 am
Hambantota district among four ‘Multi-dimensional Commercial Cities’ - President
Hambantota district among four ‘Multi-dimensional Commercial Cities’ - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that the Hambantota district will be developed as one of ‘Four Multi-dimensional Commercial Cities’ that was expected to be function as International Coordination Centres. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 11:42 pm
Arrested Negombo Prison SP brought to CID
Arrested Negombo Prison SP brought to CID
Interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo who was arrested in Kurunegala today (02) has been brought to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 10:47 pm
Five arrivals from UAE add to COVID-19 tally
Five arrivals from UAE add to COVID-19 tally
Five more arrivals from the United Arab Emirates have tested positive for COVID-19 infection, the Health Ministry said. MORE..
Close associate of ‘Angoda Lokka’ arrested
Close associate of ‘Angoda Lokka’ arrested
An individual has been arrested at the Mulleriyawa area while in the possession of narcotic drugs, stated Police Media Division. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 9:39 pm
Two arrested at Bellanwila for transporting heroin
Two arrested at Bellanwila for transporting heroin
Two persons have been arrested in Bellanwila while transporting narcotic drugs in a car, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Another positive case bring COVID-19 case count to 2,817
Another positive case bring COVID-19 case count to 2,817
Another individual have tested positive for novel coronavirus infection, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 6:58 pm
T-56 live ammunition found near Negombo Prison
T-56 live ammunition found near Negombo Prison
Several rounds of live ammunition have been found near a wall of the Negombo Prison, stated Police Media Division. MORE..
Wanted Negombo Prison SP arrested
Wanted Negombo Prison SP arrested
Interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo who was evading arrest after being issued warrants has been arrested, stated Police Media Division. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 4:04 pm
Three inmates escape from Kalutara Prison
Three inmates escape from Kalutara Prison
Three inmates at the Kalutara Prison have escaped early this morning (02), according to a spokesman of the prison. MORE..
Port employees call off strike
Port employees call off strike
Colombo Port trade union workers have called of their trade union action with immediate effect. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 1:50 pm
COVID-19: One test positive as 75 more regain health
COVID-19: One test positive as 75 more regain health
The Ministry of Health confirmed that 75 more patients infected with COVID-19 has completely recovered from the disease. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 1:21 pm
Australia: State of Disaster in Victoria, Melbourne under 6-week lockdown
Australia: State of Disaster in Victoria, Melbourne under 6-week lockdown
Sweeping new restrictions, including a night-time curfew, will be imposed across Melbourne under stage four restrictions from tonight and regional Victoria will move to stage three restrictions from Thursday. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 1:09 pm
CCD finds stash of weapons in Mt. Lavinia
CCD finds stash of weapons in Mt. Lavinia
A stash of weapons has been found in a bushy area near a canal in the Indigahadeniya area in Mount Lavinia, this morning (02). MORE..
Baby born to coronavirus-positive mother tests negative
Baby born to coronavirus-positive mother tests negative
The baby born to a COVID-19 positive expectant mother have tested negative for the coronavirus following PCR tests, Dr. Priyantha Karunarathna, the Director of Colombo East Base Hospital said. MORE..
| August 2, 2020 12:03 pm
