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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
‘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..
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..