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Sergeant of Colombo Remand Prison arrested for helping drug traffickers

A Sergeant attached to the Colombo Remand Prison has been arrested by police for allegedly assisting underworld drug traffickers. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 6:42 pm

Secure and safe environment for children a must - Defence Secretary

Children need to be safeguarded from all forms of abuse and it is a must that a secure and safe environment is created for children, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 6:33 pm

Buddhist Dhamma schools to reopen in August

Buddhist Dhamma schools, which are currently closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, will recommence under two stages, stated the Department of Buddhist Affairs. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 5:46 pm

Rs 10,400 mn allocated to buy paddy during Yala season

An amount of Rs 10,400 million has been allocated for the purchase of paddy from farmers during the Yala season, stated the Ministry of Finance. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 4:54 pm

Grace period for school van lease payments extended

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant another grace period for school van owners to pay their lease installments. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 4:50 pm

Rishad grilled by CID for 5 hours

Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen recorded a 5-hour long statement with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (27). MORE..

| July 27, 2020 3:49 pm

Police introduce new hotlines to report drug rackets, crimes and illegal assets

Sri Lanka Police says that two new hotlines will be introduced for the public to provide information regarding criminal activities such as drug rackets and organized crime. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 3:47 pm

Ravi leaves CID after recording statement

Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake left the premises of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) earlier, after recording a statement. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 3:25 pm

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries count hits 2,121

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

| July 27, 2020 2:01 pm

Scheduled mobile polling station program for voters under quarantine cancelled

Mobile polling station program for voter currently under quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak will not be carried out on July 31 as previously scheduled, states the Election Commission of Sri Lanka. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 1:47 pm

PCoI won’t summon Anura Kumara and Shani Abeysekara until case ends

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry on political victimization has informed the court that Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and 2 others will not be called before the Commission until the Appeal Court case on the matter concludes. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 1:01 pm

Fire in Pethiyagoda guts 6 houses

A fire that had started in a house in Wella Road in Pethiyagoda, Kelaniya, has gutted 6 houses in the vicinity. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 11:57 am

Fake doctor arrested for entering Wathupitiwala Hospital female ward

A man has been arrested for impersonating to be a doctor and entering the female ward at the Wathupitiwala Base Hospital. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 11:33 am

Chinese youth drowns in Balapitiya Sea

A foreign national has drowned in the Balapitya Sea while bathing at around 3.30 pm last afternoon (27). MORE..

| July 27, 2020 10:59 am

Rishad visits Vavuniya CID branch to record statement

Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) branch at the Iratperiyakulam Police in Vavuniya. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 10:31 am

Ravi arrives at CID

Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 10:27 am

President assures promises in policy statement will be honoured

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured that each and every promise in his National Policy Framework, “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” will be honored in the coming years. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 10:16 am

Schools reopen for three grades

Schools across the island reopened for students in Grades 11, 12 and 13 on Monday (July 27). MORE..

| July 27, 2020 9:09 am

Showery condition expected to enhance during next few days

The showery condition over the island, particularly in south-western parts is expected to enhance to some extent during next few days from the evening of 28 July, the Meteorology Department said. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 8:48 am

Over 1,100 arrested during police operation in Western Province

Sri Lanka Police has arrested over 1,100 suspects in connection with various offences, during a special operation in Western Province. MORE..

| July 27, 2020 8:27 am

Close associates of ‘Kanjipani Imran’ and ‘Makandure Madush’ arrested

Two associates of notorious crime figures in the country have been arrested today (26), according to Police Media Division. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 10:15 pm

Five more coronavirus-positive cases from Senapura rehab center

Five inmates at the Senapura Rehabilitation Center are confirmed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus, the Department of Government Information confirmed. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 10:04 pm

Reserve Bank of India signs $400 mn currency swap with Sri Lanka

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signed an agreement for extending a $400-million currency swap facility to Sri Lanka to boost the foreign reserves and ensure financial stability of the country. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 9:06 pm

More cases push COVID-19 case tally to 2,777

The count of coronavirus reported in Sri Lanka has risen as 5 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 infection. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 7:47 pm

Anura on why public dislike parliament

Leader of the National People’s Power Movement (NPPM) Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that his team is the only group in the current parliament that is not involved in crime. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 7:33 pm