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All prisons closed to visitors
All prisons closed to visitors
The Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya says that a decision has been taken not to allow any visitors to all the prisons in the country, until further notice. MORE..
| July 8, 2020 12:58 pm
Sri Lanka among first two countries in the region to eliminate measles and Rubella
Sri Lanka among first two countries in the region to eliminate measles and Rubella
The Maldives and Sri Lanka were verified for having eliminated rubella, making them the first two countries in WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve measles and rubella elimination ahead of the 2023 target. MORE..
Japanese grant aid to provide medical equipment to combat COVID-19 in SL
Japanese grant aid to provide medical equipment to combat COVID-19 in SL
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide Japanese Yen 800 million (approximately Rs. 1,360 million) grant aid for the provisioning of necessary medical equipment such as MRI Scanner, CT scanner, Bed Side X-Ray Systems, Central Monitors, Bedside Monitors, Defibrillators and other equipment to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Bodies of two unidentified males found in Denawaka River
Bodies of two unidentified males found in Denawaka River
Bodies of two unidentified males have been found floating in Denawaka River in Ganegama, Pelmadulla this morning (08). MORE..
| July 8, 2020 12:28 pm
210 at Welikada Prison tested negative for Covid-19 – Army Chief
210 at Welikada Prison tested negative for Covid-19 – Army Chief
A total of 310 individuals – including inmates and prison officers – at the Welikada Prison have been directed to PCR testing on Tuesday (07), says the Commander of Sri Lanka Army. MORE..
| July 8, 2020 12:05 pm
1,885 arrested within past 24 hours
1,885 arrested within past 24 hours
A total of 1,885 individuals have been arrested police stations island-wide during the last 24 hours ending from 12 midnight yesterday (07). MORE..
Ex-LTTE cadre critically injured in Palai explosion dies
Ex-LTTE cadre critically injured in Palai explosion dies
The individual who sustained critical injuries in an explosion at a house in Iyakachchi, Palai-Kilinochchi has succumbed to his injuries this morning (08). MORE..
EC prohibits promotional activities for poll candidates at public offices
EC prohibits promotional activities for poll candidates at public offices
Canvassing, distributing hand bills, carrying out any such other activities in any public or provincial council office, government schools, local government offices or institutions belonging to any state corporation or statutory boards for election candidates has been prohibited, says the Election Commission. MORE..
Derailment in Vavuniya delays train services
Derailment in Vavuniya delays train services
An express train has derailed in the area of Avusadapitiya this morning (08). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall possible in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall possible in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Navy personnel being treated for COVID-19 down to 13
Navy personnel being treated for COVID-19 down to 13
Four more navy personnel infected with Covid-19 have recovered and have been discharged from hospital increasing the total number of recoveries from the naval cluster to 892. MORE..
Another PNB officer arrested over links to drug dealers
Another PNB officer arrested over links to drug dealers
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a Constable of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) as the 17th suspect in the ongoing investigation into PNB officers with links to drug traffickers. MORE..
Trump administration begins formal withdrawal from WHO
Trump administration begins formal withdrawal from WHO
The Trump administration has notified Congress and the United Nations that the US is formally withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that comes amid a rising number of coronavirus cases in the country over the past week. MORE..
COVID-19: Virus-positive arrival takes cases tally to 2,081
COVID-19: Virus-positive arrival takes cases tally to 2,081
The Ministry of Health says another fresh case of Covid-19 was identified bringing the total number of patients recorded in Sri Lanka to 2,081. MORE..
Brazil’s President tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil’s President tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus’ severity. MORE..
PNB inspector involved in drug dealing detained for questioning
PNB inspector involved in drug dealing detained for questioning
Inspector of Police (IP) Saman Wasantha Kumara, who is involved in passing drugs in the custody of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) to drug dealers, has been detained for interrogation. MORE..
| July 7, 2020 7:46 pm
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 cases tally climbs to 2,080
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 cases tally climbs to 2,080
The Ministry of Health says that two new cases of Covid-19 have been identified bringing the total number of cases recorded in the country thus far to 2,080. MORE..
| July 7, 2020 7:02 pm
Hidden explosives recovered near Kotmale Oya
Hidden explosives recovered near Kotmale Oya
A stash of explosives have been found near the Kotmale Oya in Dambagalla, Mawatura this evening (07), stated Nawalapitiya Police. MORE..
‘Special Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens’ program not amended - Bandula
‘Special Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens’ program not amended - Bandula
No amendment has been made to the ‘Special Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens’ program, says Minister Bandula Gunawardena. MORE..
| July 7, 2020 4:56 pm
Deadline for accepting applications for A/L Vocational Stream extended
Deadline for accepting applications for A/L Vocational Stream extended
The Ministry of Education has decided to extend the deadline for accepting applications for student admissions to Grade 12 under the Advanced Level Vocational Stream (Thirteen Years Guaranteed Education Programme). MORE..
AG returns 38 more ‘incomplete’ investigation files on Easter attack suspects
AG returns 38 more ‘incomplete’ investigation files on Easter attack suspects
The Attorney General Dappula De Livera has returned another 38 ‘incomplete’ investigation files on suspects arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday terror attacks, to the Acting IGP C. D. Wickramaratne. MORE..
| July 7, 2020 4:25 pm
Public not allowed to visit Kataragama during Esala Perahera festival
Public not allowed to visit Kataragama during Esala Perahera festival
The general public will not be allowed to watch the Annual Esala Festival of the Kataragama Devalaya this year as a measure to curtail the spread of COVID-19, stated the Department of Government information. MORE..
Welikada Prison off limits for visitors until further notice
Welikada Prison off limits for visitors until further notice
The Welikada Prison in Colombo has been closed off for visitors until further notice. MORE..
| July 7, 2020 3:07 pm
Voice recordings linking PNB officers to drug traffickers submitted to PCoI
Voice recordings linking PNB officers to drug traffickers submitted to PCoI
A CD containing voice recordings linking Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers to drug racketeers has been submitted to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on political victimization. MORE..
| July 7, 2020 2:52 pm
Hotel owner found murdered in Piliyandala
Hotel owner found murdered in Piliyandala
The owner of a hotel in Piliyandala has been found murdered within the hotel’s premises, police said. MORE..
| July 7, 2020 2:02 pm
