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Thirteen more COVID-19 patients regain health
Thirteen more COVID-19 patients regain health
The Ministry of Health confirms that 13 more persons infected with COVID-19 have made complete recoveries. MORE..
14-hour water cut in several areas
14-hour water cut in several areas
A 14-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas tonight (23), stated the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..
Eight apprehended with over 1,000kg of Beedi leaves
Eight apprehended with over 1,000kg of Beedi leaves
Eight suspects have been arrested along with a massive stock of Beedi leaves smuggled into the country via sea routes. MORE..
More Sri Lankans repatriated
More Sri Lankans repatriated
More Sri Lankans who were stranded in foreign countries due to the COVID-19 outbreak have been repatriated, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). MORE..
126 civilians released from SLAF quarantine centre in Iranamadu
126 civilians released from SLAF quarantine centre in Iranamadu
A group of 126 civilians, who were under quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) facility in Iranamadu, have been released upon completing the procedure. MORE..
District Secretaries to meet Assistant Election Commissioners
District Secretaries to meet Assistant Election Commissioners
The Elections Commission has decided to hold a special discussion between the District Secretaries and the Assistant Commissioners of Elections regarding the upcoming Parliamentary Elections. MORE..
Two suspects arrested over Kesbewa hotel owner’s murder
Two suspects arrested over Kesbewa hotel owner’s murder
Two suspects have been placed under arrest over the murder of an owner of a small hotel in Kesbewa. MORE..
| July 23, 2020 9:21 am
Showers to enhance in some provinces today
Showers to enhance in some provinces today
Showery condition is expected to enhance today (23) in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Central provinces, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Eight including Excise officer arrested with ‘Ice’
Eight including Excise officer arrested with ‘Ice’
Eight persons have been arrested in the area of Puttalam while in possession of 200g of ‘Ice’ also known as Crystal Methamphetamine. MORE..
| July 23, 2020 8:30 am
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rise to 2,752
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rise to 2,752
COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka escalated to 2,752 last night (22) as seven more persons tested positive for the virus. MORE..
| July 23, 2020 8:26 am
President assures to free the country of drug menace
President assures to free the country of drug menace
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured to bequeath the future generation a country free from the drug menace. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 11:38 pm
At least 70% voter turnout expected at election, PM says
At least 70% voter turnout expected at election, PM says
With initial indications of high voter turnout during the recent postal voting period, Prime Minister Rajapaksa says even with the COVID-19 situation, at least a 70% voter turnout can be expected at the General Election on August 5. MORE..
Fourteen arrivals from Saudi Arabia spike COVID-19 case tally
Fourteen arrivals from Saudi Arabia spike COVID-19 case tally
Fourteen arrivals from Saudi Arabia have tested positive for COVID-19 virus, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..
AG to file limited objections against FR petition on Aranthalawa Massacre
AG to file limited objections against FR petition on Aranthalawa Massacre
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that limited objections will be filed against the fundamental rights petition seeking immediate investigations against terrorists responsible for the 1987 Aranthalawa Massacre. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases tally hits 2,731
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases tally hits 2,731
COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka escalated to 2,731 this evening (22) as one more person tested positive for the virus. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 7:52 pm
Prisons chief says overcrowding issue needs solution within 3-4 years
Prisons chief says overcrowding issue needs solution within 3-4 years
Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya says that Sri Lanka’s prisons are currently operating at around 173% capacity and that the issue of prisons overcrowding needs to be solved within the next 3-4 years. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 7:29 pm
Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma hospitalized
Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma hospitalized
Former parliamentarian Palitha Thewarapperuma has been hospitalized over an alleged attack on him. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 6:58 pm
Persons at quarantine centres to cast votes on July 31
Persons at quarantine centres to cast votes on July 31
Arrangements have been made for those who are at quarantine centres to cast their votes on the 31st of July, says the Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 6:12 pm
Conflict between patients at Kandakadu COVID-19 treatment center
Conflict between patients at Kandakadu COVID-19 treatment center
Five individuals have been hospitalized following a conflict between COVID-19 patients receiving treatment at the COVID-19 treatment center in Kandakadu. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 6:03 pm
AG calls for comprehensive probes into demolition of historic building
AG calls for comprehensive probes into demolition of historic building
Attorney General Dappula de Livera has advised the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to carry out further comprehensive investigations into the demolition of the 13-century building in Kurunegala. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 5:13 pm
Arrest warrants issued on 4 Negombo Prison officers including interdicted SP
Arrest warrants issued on 4 Negombo Prison officers including interdicted SP
The Negombo Magistrate has issued arrest warrants on the Interdicted Superintendent (SP) Anuradha Sampayo and 03 other officials of the Negombo Prison. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 5:08 pm
Committee probing demolishing of 13th-century building hands over interim report
Committee probing demolishing of 13th-century building hands over interim report
The committee of experts appointed to investigate the demolishing of a building of archaeological value in Kurunegala, has handed over its interim report to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 4:16 pm
Decision on ongoing PHI trade union action tomorrow
Decision on ongoing PHI trade union action tomorrow
The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) will announce their decisions regarding the ongoing trade union action. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 3:08 pm
AG orders arrest of 04 Negombo Prison officers including interdicted Superintendent
AG orders arrest of 04 Negombo Prison officers including interdicted Superintendent
The Attorney General has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest on four officials at the Negombo Prison including the interdicted Superintendent P. W. W. U. P. Anuradha Sampayo.
| July 22, 2020 1:59 pm
Patali issued summons to appear before courts
Patali issued summons to appear before courts
The Colombo High Court has issued summons on the former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka to appear before courts. MORE..
| July 22, 2020 1:46 pm
