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CBSL approves 3,985 new loans amounting to Rs 11,829 million
CBSL approves 3,985 new loans amounting to Rs 11,829 million
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has approved 3,985 new loan applications, amounting to Rs. 11,829 million, submitted by licensed banks under the Saubagya COVID-19 renaissance facility Phase II & III during the period 13-23 July 2020. MORE..
2020 O/L exam candidates should apply online
2020 O/L exam candidates should apply online
Private and school candidates sitting for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination 2020 should apply through the online procedure, says the Department of Examinations, in a media release published today (24). MORE..
Parents killed in fatal crash; two daughters and driver hospitalized
Parents killed in fatal crash; two daughters and driver hospitalized
A couple, aged 43 and 40 years, died in a fatal car crash on Thursday night (23), leaving their two daughters orphaned. MORE..
| July 24, 2020 5:05 pm
Negombo Prison SP Anuruddha Sampayo’s writ postponed
Negombo Prison SP Anuruddha Sampayo’s writ postponed
The Court of Appeal has postponed until Monday (July 27) the supporting of the writ petition filed by the interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison, Anuruddha Sampayo. MORE..
| July 24, 2020 4:17 pm
COVID-19 cases tally hits 2,763 as ten more test positive
COVID-19 cases tally hits 2,763 as ten more test positive
Ten more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 today (24), bringing the confirmed positive cases tally to 2,763, says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
9-hour water cut for parts of Colombo tomorrow
9-hour water cut for parts of Colombo tomorrow
The water supply for several parts of Colombo will be suspended from 8.00 pm on Saturday (25) until 5.00 am on Sunday (26), says the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..
150,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka
150,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka
A total of 150,000 PCR tests have been carried out in the country so far, says the Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi. MORE..
Seventeen more recover from COVID-19 taking total to 2,094
Seventeen more recover from COVID-19 taking total to 2,094
The Ministry of Health says 17 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals today (24) upon making complete recoveries. MORE..
EC receives complaints on political engagement of public servants during election period
EC receives complaints on political engagement of public servants during election period
The Election Commission has urged all public servants to distance themselves from political engagement and trade unions of public officers to abstain from directly engaging in political activities during the election period in order to uphold their independence. MORE..
Escaped COVID-19 patient apprehended
Escaped COVID-19 patient apprehended
UPDATE (11:23AM): The COVID-19 patient, who was apprehended after making his escape this morning, has been brought back to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH).
| July 24, 2020 10:47 am
Eight including Excise officer nabbed with ‘Ice’ detained
Eight including Excise officer nabbed with ‘Ice’ detained
The police have obtained permission to detain and interrogate the 08 suspects including the Excise Department’s officer who were arrested while in possession of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’. MORE..
PHIs launch one-day token strike
PHIs launch one-day token strike
The Public Health Inspectors, who withdrew from COVID-19 related duties recently, have launched a one-day token strike this morning (24). MORE..
| July 24, 2020 9:50 am
Search underway to locate COVID-19 patient who fled from IDH
Search underway to locate COVID-19 patient who fled from IDH
Several teams of Sri Lanka Army have been deployed to locate the drug addict who escaped from the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) this morning (24), says the Army Chief Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva. MORE..
| July 24, 2020 8:55 am
Spells of showers expected in four provinces
Spells of showers expected in four provinces
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Central provinces, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Police seek public assistance to apprehend IDH escapee
Police seek public assistance to apprehend IDH escapee
UPDATE: The drug addict who escaped from the IDH has been identified as a patient who was receiving treatement for COVID-19.
‘Itukama’ Covid-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,511 million
‘Itukama’ Covid-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,511 million
Following corporate, individual donations and direct deposits, the balance of the ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has now surpassed Rs. 1,511 million. MORE..
No evidence to confirm Pulasthini fled to India - Police
No evidence to confirm Pulasthini fled to India - Police
Sri Lankan police on Thursday said that they have not received any “evidence” to confirm the media reports that the wife of one of the Easter suicide bombers may have fled to India to avoid arrest. MORE...
President urges public to help counter drug menace
President urges public to help counter drug menace
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today participated in another campaign tour in support of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) candidates in Galle. MORE..
| July 23, 2020 11:25 pm
Police stations instructed not to take action against Kithul toddy tappers
Police stations instructed not to take action against Kithul toddy tappers
Acting IGP D.D. Wickramaratne has instructed all police stations in the country that permits are not necessary for Kithul toddy tapping and therefore instructed them not to take legal action against Kithul toddy tappers. MORE..
Covid-19 cases total climbs to 2,753
Covid-19 cases total climbs to 2,753
One more persons has tested positive for novel coronavirus bringing the tally of confirmed cases reported in the country to 2,753. MORE..
| July 23, 2020 7:35 pm
Gazette issued banning use of paddy and rice to produce animal feed
Gazette issued banning use of paddy and rice to produce animal feed
A Gazette notification has been issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) banning the use of paddy and rice for the production of animal feed. MORE..
8-hour water in Battaramulla and surrounding areas
8-hour water in Battaramulla and surrounding areas
An eight-hour water cut will be imposed in Battaramulla and several surrounding areas from 10.00 p.m. tonight (23), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) said. MORE..
Youth arrested with over 3,000 LSD stamps
Youth arrested with over 3,000 LSD stamps
A suspect has been arrested for the possession of 3,150 LCD stamps in Kollupitiya on Thursday (23), police said. MORE..
Naval, fishing communities warned of rough seas
Naval, fishing communities warned of rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains, gusty winds and rough seas in southern and south-western deep and shallow sea areas. MORE..
Changes being made to Sri Lanka’s birth certificates
Changes being made to Sri Lanka’s birth certificates
Sri Lanka’s Registrar General says that the National Birth Certificate introduced in 2019 has been designed to meet national and international standards with the most secure strategies and international standards while eliminating the shortcomings of the former birth certificate. MORE..
| July 23, 2020 4:18 pm
