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COVID-19: Another patient discharged upon recovery

COVID-19: Another patient discharged upon recovery

One more patient who had been receiving treatment for COVID-19 infection has regained their health, stated the Ministry of Health. MORE..

| July 12, 2020  2:42 pm
Misinformation on social media monitored by CID - Police

Misinformation on social media monitored by CID - Police

Persons who spread false information and rumors over social media platforms are being monitored by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said the Police Media Spokesman. MORE..

| July 12, 2020  1:13 pm
Four new COVID-19 cases from Rajanganaya

Four new COVID-19 cases from Rajanganaya

Another four more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, confirmed the Director-General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe. MORE..

video | July 12, 2020  12:13 pm
All SLPP propaganda rallies temporarily cancelled

All SLPP propaganda rallies temporarily cancelled

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to temporarily cancel all its propaganda rallies by the party and its alliance, stated the General Secretary of SLPP. MORE..

| July 12, 2020  11:54 am
Three cops involved in Lunawa shooting interdicted

Three cops involved in Lunawa shooting interdicted

Three police officers involved in the Lunawa shooting incident where a man was killed has been interdicted following investigations, stated the Police Media Division. MORE..

| July 12, 2020  11:16 am
No truth in rumors of govt. declaring holidays in coming days

No truth in rumors of govt. declaring holidays in coming days

The widely spreading rumor that the Government has declared holidays in the coming days is completely false, stated the Director-General of the Government Information Department. MORE..

video | July 12, 2020  10:49 am
Youth arrested at Ratmalana with heroin

Youth arrested at Ratmalana with heroin

Police have arrested a suspect over the possession of narcotic drugs at the Ratmalana area, yesterday (11). MORE..

| July 12, 2020  10:18 am
PM requests all SLPP candidates to follow health guidelines during campaigns

PM requests all SLPP candidates to follow health guidelines during campaigns

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Leader Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has requested all SLPP candidates to follow COVID-19 health guidelines during the general election campaign, stated SLPP Media. MORE..

| July 12, 2020  10:09 am
Bus strike temporarily called off

Bus strike temporarily called off

All Ceylon Private Bus Owners Association stated that the scheduled strike of private bus operators has been temporarily called off. MORE..

| July 12, 2020  8:37 am
Cases soar to 2,511 as 43 more test positive for COVID-19

Cases soar to 2,511 as 43 more test positive for COVID-19

Sri Lanka has confirmed 43 more fresh cases of COVID-19 as at 11.50 pm on Saturday (11), increasing the total number of patients to 2,511. MORE..

video | July 12, 2020  12:27 am
COVID-19: Four new cases detected from Rajanganaya

COVID-19: Four new cases detected from Rajanganaya

Another four fresh positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Sri Lanka, increasing the total number of patients to 2,468. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  11:04 pm
President assures fullest support for self-employment generation

President assures fullest support for self-employment generation

The Government will provide loans, knowhow and the technical facilities to generate self-employment, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured. MORE..

video | July 11, 2020  10:43 pm
Six fmr Sanasa Society officials arrested over Rs. 708 M financial fraud

Six fmr Sanasa Society officials arrested over Rs. 708 M financial fraud

Former Deputy General Manager and 05 former Directors of Gampaha District Sanasa Society have been arrested over financial fraud. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  8:33 pm
COVID-19 patients count hits 2,464 with five fresh cases

COVID-19 patients count hits 2,464 with five fresh cases

Five fresh positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Sri Lanka, increasing the total number of patients to 2,464. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  7:59 pm
Five more cases takes Covid-19 total to 2,459

Five more cases takes Covid-19 total to 2,459

Five new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified bringing the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country to 2,459. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  6:16 pm
Repatriation of Sri Lankans to be temporarily suspended

Repatriation of Sri Lankans to be temporarily suspended

The government has decided to temporarily suspend the repatriation of Sri Lankan nationals to the island from overseas. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  6:06 pm
Police constable arrested with two T-56 rifles in Homagama

Police constable arrested with two T-56 rifles in Homagama

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a police constable driver along with two T-56 assault rifles, believed to be from the underworld arms haul recently found in Pitipana. MORE..

video | July 11, 2020  5:22 pm
COVID-19 cases surpass 800,000-mark in India, total deaths at 22,123

COVID-19 cases surpass 800,000-mark in India, total deaths at 22,123

The total number of COVID-19 cases surpassed the 800,000-mark in India on Saturday, reaching 820,916, even as the total deaths stood at 22,123, said the data released by the federal health ministry. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  4:56 pm
IP Rangajeewa apologises to photojournalist over court incident

IP Rangajeewa apologises to photojournalist over court incident

Former OIC of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) Inspector of Police Neomal Rangajeewa has apologized to the photojournalist, over yesterday’s incident at the Hulftsdorp court complex. MORE..

video | July 11, 2020  4:11 pm
Second counselor from Kandakadu rehab center tests positive; 300 self-quarantined at Rajanganaya

Second counselor from Kandakadu rehab center tests positive; 300 self-quarantined at Rajanganaya

Another counselor from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre has tested positive for Covid-19 at Rajanganaya. MORE..

video | July 11, 2020  3:24 pm
DG of Govt. Info. calls for impartial probe on obstruction of journalist

DG of Govt. Info. calls for impartial probe on obstruction of journalist

The Director General of Government Information Nalaka Kaluwewa has requested the Acting IGP to carry out an impartial investigation immediately regarding the incident where the former OIC of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) IP Neomal Rangajeewa had obstructed the duties of a photojournalist at the Colombo High Court. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  3:09 pm
President joins SLPP election campaign in Kandy

President joins SLPP election campaign in Kandy

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited Kandy today (11) extending his support for the election campaign of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) candidates in the districts. MORE..

video | July 11, 2020  1:54 pm
234 Sri Lankans repatriated from England

234 Sri Lankans repatriated from England

Another batch of Sri Lankan nationals who were stranded in England due to the Covid-19 pandemic have arrived in the country onboard a special repatriation flight. MORE..

video | July 11, 2020  12:45 pm
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID–19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,458 million

‘ITUKAMA’ COVID–19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,458 million

Following corporate, individual donations and direct deposits, the balance of the ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has now surpassed Rs. 1,458 million. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  12:32 pm
Showers expected in several provinces

Showers expected in several provinces

The Department of Meteorology says that several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..

| July 11, 2020  9:31 am