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No reason for island-wide curfew yet – Anil Jasinghe
No reason for island-wide curfew yet – Anil Jasinghe
Director-General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe says that there currently is no reason to enforce another lockdown in the country, as the current cluster remains limited in its reach. MORE..
Extremely difficult to hold election without legalizing health guidelines - EC
Extremely difficult to hold election without legalizing health guidelines - EC
Election Commission on Wednesday (15) said it would be “extremely difficult” to hold the parliamentary elections on August 5 as scheduled without the government legalising the health guidelines, including social distancing, amidst a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in the country. MORE..
| July 15, 2020 10:13 pm
Coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka at 2,671
Coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka at 2,671
Another individual at the Kundasale quarantine center is confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19, stated the Health Ministry. MORE..
More foreign arrivals push COVID-19 case tally to 2,670
More foreign arrivals push COVID-19 case tally to 2,670
Two more foreign arrivals have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as per the Department of Government Information. MORE..
Eknaligoda abduction case: SC dismisses FR petitions by two accused
Eknaligoda abduction case: SC dismisses FR petitions by two accused
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed by two defendants in the case of the alleged abduction and forced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda. MORE..
Three returnees bring confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,668
Three returnees bring confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,668
Total COVID-19 patients confirmed so far in Sri Lanka increased to 2,668 this evening (15) following the detection of 03 more positive cases, says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
| July 15, 2020 7:15 pm
Examinations Dept. temporarily shuts one-day service & ordinary service counters
Examinations Dept. temporarily shuts one-day service & ordinary service counters
The Department of Examinations has decided to temporarily halt its one-day service and the ordinary service counters for obtaining educational certificates, due to health security reasons. MORE..
Third accused in Welikada Prison killing case acquitted
Third accused in Welikada Prison killing case acquitted
The Colombo High Court today (15) acquitted the third defendant in the case of killing of 27 inmates during the prison clashes at Welikada Prison in 2012. MORE..
EC urges to refrain from using children for political promotion
EC urges to refrain from using children for political promotion
Several election monitoring organizations have pointed out to the Election Commission that there is a tendency to use minors for political promotions during the election period, said Elections Commissioner-General Saman Sri Ratnayake. MORE..
New Navy Commander calls on President
New Navy Commander calls on President
Newly appointed Commander of Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, today (15). MORE..
| July 15, 2020 4:42 pm
Shani Abeysekara files FR petition challenging his suspension and transfer
Shani Abeysekara files FR petition challenging his suspension and transfer
Former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) SSP Shani Abeysekara has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition with the Supreme Court challenging the decision taken by the National Police Commission (NPC) to suspend and transfer him. MORE..
March, April, May electricity bills to match February bill
March, April, May electricity bills to match February bill
Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy has decided to match electricity bills of March, April, and May months to that of February. MORE..
| July 15, 2020 3:08 pm
Driver of tipper truck that ran over three cops remanded
Driver of tipper truck that ran over three cops remanded
The tipper truck driver, who was arrested over a hit-and-run case that killed a police officer and injured two others, has been remanded. MORE..
| July 15, 2020 2:39 pm
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries count tops 2,000 mark
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries count tops 2,000 mark
The total count of COVID-19 cases who returned to health from the disease surpassed 2,000 mark today (15). MORE..
Two nabbed for attempting to throw heroin over Kalutara Prison wall
Two nabbed for attempting to throw heroin over Kalutara Prison wall
Two persons who attempted to hurl heroin over the wall of Kalutara Prison have been placed under arrest. MORE..
| July 15, 2020 1:26 pm
President declares ‘Decade of Skills Development’
President declares ‘Decade of Skills Development’
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared years 2021 to 2030 the ‘Decade of Skills Development in Sri Lanka’. MORE..
Only 7 more coronavirus-infected navymen under medical care
Only 7 more coronavirus-infected navymen under medical care
Another Sri Lanka Navy personnel who had been receiving treatment for COVID-19 has regained their health, stated Navy Media Spokesman. MORE..
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne appointed new Navy Chief
Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne appointed new Navy Chief
Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, upon being promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral, has been appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
| July 15, 2020 10:26 am
Man arrested for scamming over Rs. 5 million by promising overseas jobs
Man arrested for scamming over Rs. 5 million by promising overseas jobs
An individual who defrauded money by promising job opportunities in foreign countries including Japan and Canada has been arrested. MORE..
General Election 2020: Day three of postal voting commences
General Election 2020: Day three of postal voting commences
Postal voting of the General Election 2020 has commenced for the third consecutive day today (15). MORE..
Showers expected to enhance in south-western areas
Showers expected to enhance in south-western areas
The showery condition is expected to enhance some extent over the South-western part of the island during today, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
President pledges to overcome challenge of protecting people from COVID-19
President pledges to overcome challenge of protecting people from COVID-19
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured that the challenge of protecting the people until the COVID-19 pandemic is eradicated from the world will be met by controlling the risk of spread of the virus from time to time within the country. MORE..
Public urged not to be misled by false claims on Covid-19
Public urged not to be misled by false claims on Covid-19
The government has taken all necessary measures to arrest the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka with new positive cases linked to the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre springing up, says the Department of Government Information. MORE..
| July 15, 2020 7:19 am
Coronavirus: Total number of positive cases at 2,665
Coronavirus: Total number of positive cases at 2,665
COVID-19 infections patients confirmed thus far in Sri Lanka increased to 2,665 today (14) following the detection of four more positive cases, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
Heads of workplaces accountable for adherence to health guidelines – President
Heads of workplaces accountable for adherence to health guidelines – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that the heads of both government and private entities are accountable for adhering to health guidelines in their organizations in the wake of the current spike in COVID 19 cases. MORE.
| July 14, 2020 9:35 pm
