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Equipment, vehicle used in drug trade found at arrested ex-cop’s house

Equipment used in drug trade and vehicle used for transporting drugs has recovered at the residence of an arrested ex-police Sub Inspector, stated the Police. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 3:57 pm

Coronavirus: 22 more regain health

The total number of recoveries reported in Sri Lanka has spiked with another 22 COVID-19 patients regaining health. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 2:24 pm

Reopening of airports to be delayed?

Minister Prasanna Ranatunga says that the complete reopening of airports may be delayed due to the increased number of registrations to arrive in the country. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 12:55 pm

Curfew in Sri Lanka completely lifted

The curfew imposed on the island in order to curtail the spread of COVID-19 has been completely lifted, President’s Media Division said. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 12:06 pm

340 arrested with narcotics in 24-hour raid

During a special raid carried out in the Western Province during the past 24 hours, 340 persons have been arrested for the possession of heroin and other various narcotics. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 11:31 am

Dumith Fernando appointed chairman of CSE

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has appointed Dumith Fernando as its new chairperson, CSE said. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 11:14 am

Navy’s coronavirus recoveries count at 823

Two more Covid-19 infected patients from the Sri Lanka Navy have fully recovered and have been discharged from hospital, the navy spokesman said. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 9:38 am

Showers expected in several areas

A few showers will occur in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Galle and Matara districts today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 8:55 am

Global COVID-19 cases pass 10 mn; deaths near 500,000

Global coronavirus cases passed 10 million on Sunday according to a Reuters tally, while the disease has so far killed almost half a million people in seven months. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 8:07 am

PM calls on intl. monetary bodies for debt relief for developing countries

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has renewed calls for international monetary organisations to provide debt relief for developing countries, saying that a debt moratorium of 2 years is sufficient to get the country back on track. MORE..

| June 28, 2020 6:00 am

Validity period of driving licences expiring from March 16 – June 30 extended

The Department of Motor Traffic has decided to extend the validity period of expired driving licences further. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 11:27 pm

Army Chief appeals to public to continue health precautions & guidelines

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has appealed the general public to continue their COVID-19 preventive health practices further by using face masks, keeping social distancing and washing hands until further instructions are received from health authorities. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 9:45 pm

Budget will provide relief to boost local film industry – PM

The budget will provide relief to the local film industry in view of the current economic situation in the country, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has said. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 8:33 pm

Asst. Superintendent of Negombo Prison interdicted

Assistant Superintendent of Negombo Prison has been interdicted until the completion of inquiries into the allegations of providing phones and other items to inmates, says the Department of Prisons. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 5:37 pm

2nd stage of compensation payments for The Finance depositors from July

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken measures to commence the second stage of the compensation payments to the depositors of The Finance Company PLC (TFC) with effect from the 2nd of July. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 3:49 pm

COVID-19 cases tally hits 2,033 as arrivals from Bangladesh test positive

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 19 more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 as of 2.30 pm today (27). MORE..

| June 27, 2020 3:00 pm

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 recoveries reach 1,639

Twenty more patients, who had tested positive for the COVID-19, recovered from the disease today (27), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 2:41 pm

Boossa Prison inmates including ‘Kanjipani Imran’ & ‘Wele Suda’ call off hunger strike

The inmates of Boossa Prison have called off their hunger strike today (27) following a discussion held with the prison officers. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 1:52 pm

Commission to probe irregularities in state banks during Good Governance govt. – PM

A commission will be appointed to look into the financial misconducts and irregularities in the loans provided by state banks during the government of Good Governance, says Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 1:01 pm

20 injured as bus topples over in Omanthai

A Jaffna-bound bus, which had set off from Colombo, has met with an accident near the Omanthai Central College in Vavuniya, early this morning (27). MORE..

| June 27, 2020 11:58 am

Defence Secretary vows to eradicate drug menace in Sri Lanka

Defence Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne has reiterated that punitive actions would be initiated without delay against prison, law enforcement and other officials, who were found to have abused official powers through corrupt practices, abetting and collaborating with underworld criminals and drug traffickers. MORE..

| June 27, 2020 11:34 am