Sri Lanka Hot News | Sri Lankan Hot News at Adaderana -Truth First Official News Site

‘Kota Tharanga’ arrested

An individual has been arrested at Keselwatta area in Colombo, while in possession of heroin, stated Police Media Division. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 1:09 pm

Escaped Covid-19 patient transferred to Kandakadu treatment center

The COVID-19 patient who had was apprehended after escaping from the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) has been transferred to the Kandakadu quarantine center hospital, stated the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 12:19 pm

39 arrested over unauthorized motorcycle race organized via FB

Thirty-nine individuals have been taken into custody for staging an unauthorized motorcycle race on the Piliyandala-Kesbewa by-pass road. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 11:07 am

Man arrested at five-star hotel with 5,600 narcotic pills

A person has been arrested at a five-star hotel in Colombo while in possession of narcotic drugs, stated the Police. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 10:27 am

Coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka reach 2,770

The total number of coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka has reached 2,770 cases as a foreign arrival has been tested positive for the disease. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 9:14 am

Remanded Negombo Jailor to be held at Boossa Prison

It has been decided to hold Negombo Prisons Jailor Kalinga Kaluaggala, who was ordered to be placed under remand custody, at the Boossa Prison. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 9:02 am

Met Dept. warns of rain and coastal inundation

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Central provinces while several spells of light showers may occur in North-Western province, as per the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 7:50 am

Seven including females arrested for throwing contraband into Negombo Prison

Seven suspects including two females, who had thrown heroin and other illegal substances over the Negombo Prison walls, have been taken into custody. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 5:55 am

CCTV footage traces escaped Covid-19 patient’s movements

Footage has been obtained from CCTV cameras that captured the movements of the COVID-19 patient, who fled from the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) on Friday (24). MORE..

| July 26, 2020 5:26 am

Persons at quarantine centres & those under self-isolation to mark votes on July 31

People who are in quarantine centres and those who are undergoing self-isolation will get the opportunity to mark their votes of the General Election 2020 on the 31st of July. MORE..

| July 26, 2020 4:45 am

Pre-schools to be brought under purview of a ministry

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that pre-schools will be brought under the purview of a Ministry in order to resolve the issues concerning this system. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 9:34 pm

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka hit 2,769

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka reached 2,769 as another person tested positive for the virus today (25). MORE..

| July 25, 2020 8:38 pm

Four arrivals take Covid-19 cases count to 2,768

Four persons have tested positive for COVID-19 this evening (25), increasing the confirmed positive cases tally to 2,768, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 6:12 pm

Another Excise officer under arrest over an ‘Ice’ racket

Another officer attached to the Department of Excise has been arrested over his alleged involvement in drug dealing. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 4:31 pm

Sri Lanka, UK discuss stepping up bilateral trade and investment

Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the Minister for International Trade of the UK Ranil Jayawardena have discussed stepping up bilateral trade and investment and expanding the areas of cooperation during a recent teleconference. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 3:37 pm

Draft Circular Instructions to PHIs to control COVID-19 during polls contrary to law – AG

The Attorney General has informed that the Draft Circular Instructions issued to the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) with regard to controlling COVID-19 during elections are contrary to law. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 3:08 pm

Nine Covid-19 positive cases regain health

The Ministry of Health says 09 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals today (25) as they have made complete recoveries. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 1:48 pm

Negombo Prison jailor who surrendered to CID remanded

Negombo Prisons Jailor Kalinga Kaluaggala, who surrendered to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been remanded until the 29th of July. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 1:21 pm

Six linked to drug network arrested with heroin & cash

The police have unravelled a major drug racketeering network that maintained a bank account of Rs. 1.8 billion while also arresting six suspects who were linked to the operation. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 11:40 am

Schools to reopen on July 27 for three grades

Schools will be reopened for students in Grade 11, 12 and 13 on the 27th of July, says the Ministry of Education. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 11:10 am

Two associates of criminal gang member arrested with heroin

Two associates of an organized criminal gang member have been arrested in the area of Lellama in the Modara police division. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 10:35 am

Postal voting open today for those who missed marking ballot papers

Postal voters who were unable to cast their absentee votes so far are allowed to mark their ballot papers today (25) at their respective District Election Office. MORE..

| July 25, 2020 9:46 am

Water supply for parts of Colombo interrupted tonight

The water supply for several parts of Colombo will be suspended from 8.00 pm on tonight (25) until 5.00 am tomorrow (26), says the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..

| July 25, 2020 9:11 am

Spells of showers in parts of the island

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

| July 25, 2020 8:08 am

COVID-19 Fund allocates Rs.36 million to carry out PCR tests

The COVID-19 Health and Social Security Fund has allocated over Rs. 36 million (Rs. 36,605,812.00) to the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services to carry out essential PCR tests. MORE..

| July 24, 2020 11:22 pm