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Former MP Nimal R. Peiris arrested
Former MP Nimal R. Peiris arrested
Former Parliamentarian and Provincial Council Member Nimal R. Peiris has been arrested by the Police. MORE..
| July 18, 2020 9:35 pm
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 infections rise to 2,703
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 infections rise to 2,703
Another fresh case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Sri Lanka, increasing the total number of patients to 2,703. MORE..
| July 18, 2020 8:20 pm
Suspect linked to large-scale heroin racket arrested
Suspect linked to large-scale heroin racket arrested
A suspect who is linked to a large-scale heroin racket has been arrested while in possession of 1g 170mg of heroin. MORE..
Arrival from Philippines tests positive for COVID-19
Arrival from Philippines tests positive for COVID-19
Total COVID-19 patients confirmed in Sri Lanka increased to 2,702 this evening (18) following the detection of another positive case, says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
COVID-19: Confirmed cases at 2,701 as four more test positive
COVID-19: Confirmed cases at 2,701 as four more test positive
COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka escalated to 2,701 this evening (18) as four more persons tested positive for the virus. MORE..
Met. Dept. issues advisory for severe lightning
Met. Dept. issues advisory for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology today (18) issued a ‘RED’ warning for severe lightning in some areas across the island. MORE..
Postal voting process peaceful so far – Election Commission
Postal voting process peaceful so far – Election Commission
Postal voting for the General Election 2020 has been a peaceful process so far, says the Election Commission. MORE..
Ongoing interim school holiday extended
Ongoing interim school holiday extended
The ongoing interim school holiday, which was due to come to an end this Monday (20), has been extended by another week. MORE..
| July 18, 2020 3:11 pm
Eleven more COVID-19 recoveries move total to 2,023
Eleven more COVID-19 recoveries move total to 2,023
The Ministry of Health confirms that another 11 persons infected with COVID-19 made complete recoveries today (18). MORE..
Entry of pilgrims into Kataragama sacred city limited
Entry of pilgrims into Kataragama sacred city limited
Entry of pilgrims into the Kataragama sacred area will be limited two weeks starting from July 21 to August 04, in view of the Annural Esala Perahera of Kataragama Devalaya. MORE..
Water cuts for several areas in Colombo and suburbs today
Water cuts for several areas in Colombo and suburbs today
The water supply for Rajagiriya and some surrounding areas will be suspended at 2.00 pm today (18), says the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..
Teenager goes missing after drowning
Teenager goes missing after drowning
A teenager is reported missing after drowning near a dock in Kepungoda, the Police Media said. MORE..
219 civilians at SLAF quarantine facility released
219 civilians at SLAF quarantine facility released
A group of 219 civilians, who were under quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force facility in Mullaitivu, have been released upon completing the procedure. MORE..
Two in possession of heroin nabbed in separate raids
Two in possession of heroin nabbed in separate raids
A man has been arrested while in possession of 5g 860mg of heroin, during a raid carried out in Arangala, Athurugiriya. MORE..
Afternoon thundershowers highly possible over the island
Afternoon thundershowers highly possible over the island
There is a high possibility for afternoon thundershowers over the island, particularly in Uva, Eastern and North-Central provinces, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Only 5 more COVID-19-infected navy men under medical care
Only 5 more COVID-19-infected navy men under medical care
Two more Sri Lanka Navy personnel who had been receiving treatment for COVID-19 have returned to health, stated Navy Media Spokesman. MORE..
More COVID-19 cases take total count to 2,697
More COVID-19 cases take total count to 2,697
The total count of COVID-19 positive cases confirmed in Sri Lanka hit 2,697 today (17). MORE..
| July 17, 2020 11:26 pm
Extraordinary Gazette on health guidelines for election published
Extraordinary Gazette on health guidelines for election published
The Extraordinary Gazette Notification on health guidelines for the General Election 2020 has been published, says the Government Printer. MORE..
| July 17, 2020 10:22 pm
Rishad files FR petition seeking prevention of arrest over Easter attacks
Rishad files FR petition seeking prevention of arrest over Easter attacks
Former Minister and the leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Rishad Bathiudeen has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court, seeking an order preventing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from arresting him. MORE..
Arrival from India confirmed to be COVID-19 positive
Arrival from India confirmed to be COVID-19 positive
Positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Sri Lanka to date escalated to 2,689 this evening (17). MORE..
| July 17, 2020 7:55 pm
12-year-old from Rajanganaya tests positive for Covid-19
12-year-old from Rajanganaya tests positive for Covid-19
A 12-year-old child from Rajanganaya has tested positive for coronavirus raising the total number of cases reported in the country to 2,688. MORE..
| July 17, 2020 6:43 pm
President calls on engineers to revolutionize construction sector
President calls on engineers to revolutionize construction sector
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has invited the local engineers to take part in a revolutionary transformation in the construction sector which will fulfill the needs of urban and rural population, the PMD said. MORE..
| July 17, 2020 6:10 pm
Committee to probe demolishing of 13th-century “King’s Assembly Hall” in Kurunegala
Committee to probe demolishing of 13th-century “King’s Assembly Hall” in Kurunegala
A committee of experts has been appointed to investigate the demolishing of a building of archaeological value in Kurunegala, says the Department of Government Information. MORE..
| July 17, 2020 5:19 pm
Fourteen protesters arrested over tense situation in Angulana granted bail
Fourteen protesters arrested over tense situation in Angulana granted bail
As a tense situation was reported in front of the Angulana Police Station on Thursday, the police had to resort to using teargas to disperse an angry mob of villagers protesting and hurling stones at the police station. MORE..
| July 17, 2020 4:57 pm
AG approves draft rehab regulations for de-radicalizing suspects from extremist ideologies
AG approves draft rehab regulations for de-radicalizing suspects from extremist ideologies
Attorney General Dappula de Livera has approved the draft rehabilitation regulations for the de-radicalization of suspects from holding violent, extremist religious ideologies. MORE..
