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Police appeal for public assistance in locating PNB Inspector

Sri Lanka Police seeks public assistance into apprehending a Police Inspector attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) who is a suspect in an investigation within the Bureau. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 11:34 am

‘Maharagama Bubula’ arrested

Another close accomplice of the underworld figure ‘Gagana’ has been arrested in a raid carried out in Niyandagala, Pannipitiya. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 10:59 am

Health & parliamentary officials discuss Covid-19-related guidelines for the House

A group of health officials representing the Ministry of Health will visit the Parliament to instruct on the measures to be taken complying with COVID-19 related guidelines when the Parliament sits post general elections, says the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 10:56 am

Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 cases count reaches 2,078

Another person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, says the Ministry of Health. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 10:43 am

MEPA to monitor ship-generated waste facilities

Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is to inspect Ship Generated Waste (SGW) reception facilities in the country from today (07), stated the Ministry of Defense. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 10:39 am

Welikada Prison inmate confirmed COVID-19 positive

An inmate at the Welikada Prison has been confirmed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus, says the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 9:53 am

Two teens commit suicide by jumping into Polgolla Reservoir

Two teenagers have taken their own lives by jumping into the Polgolla Reservoir in Kandy, the Police said. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 9:05 am

Election body calls a meeting with ministerial officials

The Election Commission has scheduled a meeting with additional secretaries and senior assistant secretaries of ministries today (07). MORE..

| July 7, 2020 8:51 am

Spells of showers expected in some provinces

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 8:05 am

Total Covid-19 recoveries in navy climbs to 885

Another three naval personnel who had contracted COVID-19 and underwent treatment in hospitals, have been discharged after gaining full recovery from the virus as confirmed by PCR tests. MOIRE..

| July 7, 2020 7:55 am

Criminal gang member ‘Baboon’ arrested with heroin

Police STF personnel have arrested Krishan Nilanga Dabare alias ‘Baboon’ who is a member of an organized criminal gang. MORE..

| July 7, 2020 7:44 am

‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs 1,448 mn

Following corporate and individual donations and direct deposits, ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,448 million. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 11:27 pm

Sajith promises loans with 4% interest for all

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa says that an SJB government will give loans to all at a concessionary interest rate of 4 percent. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 9:40 pm

Number of guests allowed at weddings increased

The government has decided to increase the number of guests allowed to attend wedding ceremonies considering the current situation in the country. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 7:31 pm

Pakistan’s health and foreign ministers test positive for COVID-19

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Health Zafar Mirza tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest high profile government minister to contract the virus. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 6:45 pm

General Election 2020: Polling time extended

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has decided to extend the polling time of General Election 2020 by an hour. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 5:46 pm

Coronavirus case count in Sri Lanka at 2,077

Another COVID-19 case has been detected among recent foreign arrivals hiking the number of cases in the country to 2,077. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 5:34 pm

Case of bubonic plague reported in China’s Inner Mongolia

North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has reported one suspected bubonic plague case, local health authorities announced Sunday. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 4:34 pm

Eight suspects of Sunil Jayawardena murder further remanded

The eight suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Chairman of the Self-Employed Professionals’ Three-Wheeler Association, Sunil Jayawardena, have been further remanded. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 3:42 pm

BIA departure terminal open for 5 guests per passenger

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) now allows up to five guests to accompany passengers into the departure terminal of the airport, said Retired Major General G. A. Chandrasiri, the Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 2:35 pm

Suspension of PTL further extended

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for another six months. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 2:11 pm

COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka climb to 1,917

The Ministry of Health confirmed that another 14 patients infected with Covid-19 have completely recovered and that they have been discharged from hospital. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 1:09 pm

Kusal Mendis released on bail

Cricketer Kusal Mendis who was arrested over a fatal accident in Panadura has been released on bail by the Panadura Additional Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 12:57 pm

AG files limited objections against petition seeking release of Riyaj Bathiudeen

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that he has filed limited objections requesting the court to reject the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed seeking the release of the detained brother of All Ceylon Makkal Congress Leader Rishad Bathiudeen. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 12:40 pm

Universities authorized to reopen for second and third-years

Vice-Chancellors of all universities have been given the authority to recommence academic activities for second and third-year students on a date of their choosing, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunga. MORE..

| July 6, 2020 11:50 am