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I was the one who collected weapons supplied to LTTE by R. Premadasa – Karuna Amman
I was the one who collected weapons supplied to LTTE by R. Premadasa – Karuna Amman
Leader of the Tamil United Freedom Front (TUFF) Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman, whose startling comment on the killing of Army soldiers sparked controversy, has made yet another revelation. MORE..
| June 27, 2020 12:14 am
Four arrivals test positive for COVID-19; Cases tally hits 2,014
Four arrivals test positive for COVID-19; Cases tally hits 2,014
Four more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 as of 9.00 pm today (26), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
| June 26, 2020 10:09 pm
Special flight returns with 230 Sri Lankans in Bangladesh
Special flight returns with 230 Sri Lankans in Bangladesh
Another batch of Sri Lankans stranded overseas has been repatriated to the island today (26). MORE..
| June 26, 2020 9:04 pm
Give space for small entrepreneurs to grow – President
Give space for small entrepreneurs to grow – President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pointed out that undue interference by the Government could interrupt the progress of small-scale enterprises. “What is required is the provision of facilities and assistance for skills development.” MORE..
| June 26, 2020 8:54 pm
Four preparing deliver mobile phones, SIM cards, accessories to inmates busted
Four preparing deliver mobile phones, SIM cards, accessories to inmates busted
Four persons who were preparing to deliver mobile phones, SIM cards, chargers and other items to inmates at the Welikada Prison have been apprehended. MORE..
| June 26, 2020 7:39 pm
US Embassy says no MCC grant monies transferred or spent by SL govt under $480m grant
US Embassy says no MCC grant monies transferred or spent by SL govt under $480m grant
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka says that no MCC grant monies were ever transferred to or spent by the Government of Sri Lanka under the proposed $480 million grant. MORE..
41-year-old stabbed to death in Morawaka
41-year-old stabbed to death in Morawaka
A man, who was scheduled to appear before the court for his divorce case today (26), has been stabbed to death last night with a sharp weapon. MORE..
US ready to provide technical assistance to SL power, energy sector – Ambassador
US ready to provide technical assistance to SL power, energy sector – Ambassador
Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz says the US government is always supportive of Sri Lanka’s development activities and is ready to provide technical assistance to Sri Lanka’s power and energy sector including first LNG power project in the island. MORE..
AG returns incomplete investigation files on Easter attack suspects to Acting IGP
AG returns incomplete investigation files on Easter attack suspects to Acting IGP
Attorney General Dappula de Livera has returned 40 incomplete investigations files, pertaining to the suspects arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday terror attacks, to the Acting Inspector General of Police. MORE..
| June 26, 2020 3:09 pm
Kalutara PS opposition leader arrested
Kalutara PS opposition leader arrested
The Opposition Leader of the Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha S.A.D. Nilantha and another individual have been arrested by Kalutara South Police. MORE..
Met. Dept. issues heavy rain advisory for parts of the island
Met. Dept. issues heavy rain advisory for parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rainfall in four provinces and two districts. MORE..
Total recoveries from COVID-19 rise to 1,619
Total recoveries from COVID-19 rise to 1,619
The Ministry of Health says 17 more patients, who had tested positive for the COVID-19, recovered from the disease today (26). MORE..
Museums and archaeological sites to reopen for local tourists
Museums and archaeological sites to reopen for local tourists
Sri Lanka’s archeological sites, monuments, premises and museums coming under the Department of National Museum as well as the public reference division of the Department of National Archives, which were temporarily closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, will reopen for local tourists from July 01. MORE..
18-hour water cut for parts of Colombo on Saturday
18-hour water cut for parts of Colombo on Saturday
The water supply for several areas in Colombo will be suspended for 18 hours on Saturday (27), says the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..
India sees highest single-day spike of 17,296 Covid-19 cases
India sees highest single-day spike of 17,296 Covid-19 cases
With the highest single-day spike of 17,296 Covid-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, India’s Covid-19 count reached 4,90,401 on Friday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). MORE..
Warrants issued on driver & assistant involved in ‘white van’ press
Warrants issued on driver & assistant involved in ‘white van’ press
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued warrants on the driver and the assistant involved in the controversial ‘white van’ press conference, called by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne back in early November last year. MORE..
| June 26, 2020 11:07 am
More than 9,500 Sri Lankans in 38 countries repatriated so far
More than 9,500 Sri Lankans in 38 countries repatriated so far
The Ministry of Foreign Relations and the Sri Lankan Missions abroad, together with the Presidential Secretariat and the Task Force on COVID-19, have hitherto facilitated the repatriation of more than 9,580 Sri Lankans in 38 countries. MORE..
Two including woman nabbed with over 1kg of heroin
Two including woman nabbed with over 1kg of heroin
Two persons including a woman, who had been in possession of 1kg 28g of heroin, have been taken into police custody. MORE..
| June 26, 2020 10:11 am
Navy’s recoveries from COVID-19 rise to 820
Navy’s recoveries from COVID-19 rise to 820
Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed that 09 more navy men who had previously contracted the COVID-19 recovered from the disease. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces
Showers expected in several provinces
Showers will occur at times in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Drug dealer ‘Ketawala Pitige Sampath’ shot dead by police
Drug dealer ‘Ketawala Pitige Sampath’ shot dead by police
A drug dealer has been shot dead by police during a shootout at Gampaha, the Police Spokesman SSP Jaliya Senaratne said. MORE..
| June 26, 2020 7:53 am
171 Sri Lankans repatriated from Lebanon
171 Sri Lankans repatriated from Lebanon
A special SriLankan Airlines flight carrying 171 Sri Lankan nationals who were stranded in Lebanon due to the Covid-19 pandemic, reached the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (26). MORE..
Weapons distributed by Hizbullah during civil war were at NTJ office, journalist claims
Weapons distributed by Hizbullah during civil war were at NTJ office, journalist claims
Journalist Christopher Kamalendran who as a part of an investigative report on clashes between rival mosques in the Beruwala area had met with Zahran Hashim where he conducted an interview with the Easter attacks ringleader back in 2009. MORE..
| June 26, 2020 12:56 am
Pakistan PM lauds President Rajapaksa’s efforts against COVID-19
Pakistan PM lauds President Rajapaksa’s efforts against COVID-19
In a phone conversation, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has commended President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for his efforts in combating the COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. MORE..
PNB officer interrogated over links with drug traffickers
PNB officer interrogated over links with drug traffickers
An officer attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) is currently under interrogation of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Police Media Spokesman said. MORE..
