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Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 case count at 2,010

Three more coronavirus positive cases have moved the total count of cases reported in the country to 2,010. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 6:31 pm

Karuna Amman questioned for over 7 hours at CID

Tamil United Freedom Front (TUFF) Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Karuna Amman’ left the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), a short while ago, after giving a 07-hour long statement, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 5:54 pm

Drug dealer arrested with heroin sentenced to death

A forty-three-year-old defendant from Maradana charged for the possession of 14.76 grams of heroin and racketeering was sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court on Thursday (25). MORE..

| June 25, 2020 5:35 pm

Kasturi Wilson becomes first female Group CEO of a Sri Lankan conglomerate

Hemas Holdings PLC announced the appointment of Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st October 2020, succeeding Steven Enderby. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 4:50 pm

Sri Lanka suspends arrival of foreign seafarers for crew change

The government has suspended the arrival of foreign sailors by air for crew change in ships anchored in Colombo. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 4:23 pm

Expert committee’s final report on MCC deal handed over to President

The expert committee appointed to review the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement handed over its final report to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (25). MORE..

| June 25, 2020 3:08 pm

Six more navy personnel test positive for Covid-19

Six new cases of Covid-19 have been identified increasing the total number of confirmed cases of the virus in Sri Lanka thus far to 2,007. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 2:53 pm

Interim order issued over abduction case against Karannagoda

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing the Colombo High Court trial-at-bar from hearing the case against former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda over the alleged abduction of 11 youths in 2008 and 2009. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 2:18 pm

254 Sri Lankans repatriated from Seychelles

A special flight carrying 254 Sri Lankan nationals who were stranded in Seychelles arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this afternoon. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 1:43 pm

26,000 parcels with indecipherable addresses distributed – Postal Dept.

A total of 26,000 postal goods with indecipherable addresses received from the Malaysian Postal Administration Institute have been directed to the destined locations, says the Department of Posts. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 1:39 pm

Constitutional Council discuss Prof. Hoole’s remarks and Ahimsa’s letter

The 80th meeting of the Constitutional Council was held yesterday (24) under the patronage of its Chairman Karu Jayasuriya at the Speaker’s official residence. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 12:58 pm

COVID-19 recoveries count hits 1,602 as 40 more regain health

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 40 more patients, who previously tested positive for the COVID-19, have recovered from the disease as of 10.00 am today (25). MORE..

| June 25, 2020 12:58 pm

FR petition filed seeking Karuna Amman’s arrest

A fundamental rights petition has been filed requesting the Supreme Court to issue a directive to the Acting IGP to arrest the Leader of the Tamil United Freedom Front (TUFF) Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman and to enforce the law. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 12:08 pm

Close associate of ‘Dematagoda Roshan’ nabbed with cannabis

A close associate of notorious drug dealer ‘Dematagoda Roshan’ has been arrested in the area of Ihala Bomiliyawewa in Nawagamuwa. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 11:58 am

Surcharge on fuel removed – Amaraweera

The surcharge of Rs. 26.00 imposed on diesel and petrol has been revoked with effect from midnight on June 23, says Power, Energy and Transport Minister Mahinda Amaraweera. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 11:36 am

Karuna Amman arrives at CID to record statement

Leader of the Tamil United Freedom Front (TUFF) Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department to record a statement, says Ada Derana correspondent. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 10:49 am

Election Commission to meet today

The Election Commission (EC) will convene today (25) to discuss the measures that are to be taken with regard to the forthcoming parliamentary election. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 10:21 am

Showery condition to enhance over the island

Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the showery condition is expected to enhance some extent over the island during today and tomorrow, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 8:59 am

Suspect commits suicide inside police cell

A suspect, who was in the custody of Narahenpita Police, has committed suicide inside the cell. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 8:27 am

Navy reports 21 more recoveries from COVID-19

Sri Lanka Navy confirms that 21 more navy men who had previously contracted the COVID-19 have recovered from the disease. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 8:17 am

President sets one year deadline for Lanka Salt to earn profit

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given one year’s time to Lanka Salt Limited which runs at a loss since 2018 to earn profit, the President’s Media Division said. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 12:04 am

Sajith’s father gave weapons to the LTTE - PM

Responding to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa’s statement on the controversial comments made by Karuna Amman recently, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa charged that it was Premadasa’s father who “supplied weapons to the LTTE”. MORE..

| June 25, 2020 12:00 am

Central Bank approves Rs. 28 billion loans for businesses affected by COVID-19

Having identified the urgent need of reviving the businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and thereby to promote economic activity in the country, the Central Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka launched a novel refinance facility under the Saubagya (Prosperity) Loan Scheme, as announced today (24). MORE..

| June 24, 2020 9:58 pm