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Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 cases total climbs to 2,730

The total number of coronavirus cases reported in the country so far has increased to 2,730 following the detection of two more cases of Covid-19. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 7:32 pm

President sets target for officials to increase fallen pepper price

A discussion was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (20) with the participation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to review actions that need to be taken to find a long-term solution pertaining to the pepper price in Sri Lanka. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 7:18 pm

BIA strengthens baggage security screening facilities with latest technology

A batch of equipment and other supplies with the latest technology in compliance with ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) DFT UK (Department for Transport UK) and TSA (Transport Security Administration USA) and national security standards were introduced to strengthen the baggage screening facilities at BIA on Monday (20). MORE..

| July 20, 2020 6:45 pm

Covid-19 tally rises to 2,728 with four more cases

Four new cases of novel coronavirus have been detected bringing the total number of confirmed cases reported in Sri Lanka to 2,728. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 6:03 pm

Landslide early warning for five districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for parts of Colombo, Galle, Kalutara, Kegalle and Ratnapura districts. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 5:49 pm

Pinnaduwa-Imaduwa section of expressway reopened

The section of the Southern Expressway between Pinnaduwa and Imaduwa, which was closed following a minor landslide, has now been reopened for traffic, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 5:13 pm

Court issues summons on Patali, his driver, and ASP Sudath Asmadala

Colombo High Court has issued summons on former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, his driver Dilum Thusitha Kumara, and the former OIC of the Welikada Police Station ASP Sudath Asmadala. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 3:19 pm

Sri Lanka’s recoveries from COVID-19 reach 2,041

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

| July 20, 2020 1:45 pm

Second term holidays to start on Oct 09

The second term holidays for all government schools will commence on the 09th of October 2020, stated the Ministry of Education. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 12:39 pm

New dates set for A/L and Scholarship exams

The Ministry of Education has decided on dates to hold the G. C. E. Advanced Level examination and the Grade 5 Scholarship examination for the year 2020. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 12:09 pm

Section of Southern Expressway temporarily closed

A portion of the Southern Expressway has been temporarily closed off due to a minor landslide, stated the Police. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 10:41 am

Postal voting open for those who missed marking the vote on previous days

Voters who were unable to cast their postal votes on the previously set dates due to unavoidable circumstances are allowed to do so on today (20) and tomorrow (21) at their respective District Election Office. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 10:23 am

Showery conditions to continue during next 12 hours

Prevailing showery conditions in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces are expected to continue during the next 12 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 9:51 am

Heavy traffic on High Level Road

Heavy traffic congestion is reported along the High Level Road, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

| July 20, 2020 9:22 am

Soldier dies, 2 injured in fatal crash on Nugegoda flyover

An army soldier was killed and two others were left injured after a vehicle belonging to the army collided with a private bus on the Nugegoda flyover this morning (20). MORE..

| July 20, 2020 9:15 am

Plans afoot to promote pepper cultivation as an export crop - President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stated that plans are afoot to promote pepper cultivation as a major export crop. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 11:42 pm

COVID-19: More returnees from Saudi Arabia test positive

Nine individuals who arrived from overseas have been confirmed to have contracted the COVID-19, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 11:07 pm

Four more from Kandakadu rehab center test coronavirus-positive

Four more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 hiking the tally of virus-positive cases in Sri Lanka to 2,715 cases. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 9:23 pm

Some public representatives have no idea of the country’s basic law - PAFFREL

People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) says that both public representatives and the public should have a proper understanding of public agencies. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 7:37 pm

MBA graduate in Hyderabad arrested for kidney racket in India, Sri Lanka, Turkey

Hyderabad police in India on Saturday claimed to have busted a kidney racket, with the arrest of a youth who cheated a family after collecting INR 3.4 million from them for arranging a kidney transplant surgery in Sri Lanka or Turkey. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 6:51 pm

New CID unit to probe assets earned through criminal activity

A new division is to be established under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), stated Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 4:18 pm

More foreign arrivals add to COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka

Three recent arrivals from Qatar are confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 3:20 pm

Former MP Nimal R. Peiris released on bail

Former Parliamentarian and Provincial Council Member Nimal R. Peiris who was arrested over a case of misusing postal charges has been released on bail. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 3:11 pm

President promises special program to mitigate landslides disasters in Kegalle

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa told the people in Kegalle a special program will be launched to mitigate disastrous consequences of landslides that frequently occur in the district. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 2:36 pm

COVID-19: Twelve more recoveries bring count to 2,035

Twelve more patients who had been receiving treatment for COVID-19 infection have regained their health, stated the Ministry of Health. MORE..

| July 19, 2020 1:53 pm