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19 chief jailors of prisons transferred

Nineteen chief jailors of prisons in Sri Lanka have been transferred with immediate effect on exigencies of service, the Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya told Ada Derana. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 5:05 pm

Coronavirus case count in Sri Lanka moves to 1,998

The total number of coronavirus cases reported in Sri Lanka edges towards 2000 mark with 07 more positive cases being reported a short while ago. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 4:55 pm

169 Sri Lankans stranded in Maldives return

More Sri Lankans stranded in the Maldives following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic have been brought back to the island. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 3:45 pm

Covid-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka climb to 1,562

Fourteen more patients who had previously tested positive for Coronavirus have been discharged from hospital after they had completed recovery. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 1:55 pm

154 Sri Lankans repatriated from UK in special flight

Another batch of 154 Sri Lankan nationals, who were stranded in the United Kingdom due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, returned to the island today onboard a special repatriation flight. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 1:47 pm

12-hour water cut for Welisara & nearby areas

The water supply for several areas including Welisara will be suspended for 12 hours from 9.00 am on Thursday (25), says the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). MORE..

| June 24, 2020 1:06 pm

Over 100,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has carried out over 100,000 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests thus far, says the Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 12:43 pm

Three cops interdicted for obtaining Rs 60,000 bribe

Three police officers attached to the Aranayake Police Station in Kegalle have been interdicted from service over obtaining a bribe. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 12:36 pm

Dhamma schools to reopen from July 12 under three stages

Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe has given permission to reopen all Dhamma schools from July 12 under three stages. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 12:30 pm

AG to file indictments on Patali & ex-Welikada HQI

Attorney General Dappula de Livera has decided to file indictments on former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and former Welikada Headquarter Inspector (HQI) Sudath Asmadala, separately. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 11:14 am

Number of guests allowed at weddings to be increased

The government is looking into increasing the number of guests allowed to attend wedding ceremonies or other social events up to 200, said Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 11:10 am

Decision on writ against Bathiudeen to be delivered on July 31

The decision on the writ application against former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen over the construction of houses in the Marichchikattu forest reserve near Wilpattu has been set to be delivered on July 31. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 11:00 am

Harin doubles down on his comments regarding Cardinal

Former Parliamentarian Harin Fernando has doubled down on his statement concerning His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 10:55 am

Sajith promises free female health facilities

After the victory on August 05, the government will make provision to make female health facilities free, said Sajith Premadasa. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 10:24 am

790 coronavirus-positive Navy men recovered so far

Four more navy men who had contracted the COVID-19 have recovered from the disease, says Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 9:21 am

EC establishes separate entity to receive complaints regarding polls

The Election Commission has established a National Election Complaints Centre to receive grievances concerning the polls. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 9:13 am

Special investigation team records statement from Mahindananda

The special investigation team of the Ministry of Sports is recording a statement from former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage on his comment with regard to the alleged ‘match-fixing’ at the 2011 World Cup final. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 8:12 am

COVID-19: All 40 patients detected yesterday are imported cases

Sri Lanka confirmed a total of 40 positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday (23) as the patient count went up to 1,991. MORE..

| June 24, 2020 8:06 am

Nine students arrested over removing CCTV cameras at Kelaniya Uni granted bail

Nine students of the University of Kelaniya arrested for removing CCTV cameras at the university premises in February this year, have been granted bail. MORE..

| June 23, 2020 11:48 pm

Total hits 1,991 with fresh COVID-19 cases among US returnees

Eleven more persons have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus as of 10.00 pm today (23), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..

| June 23, 2020 10:32 pm

‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1392M

Following corporate, individual donations and direct deposits, ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1392 million, says the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..

| June 23, 2020 10:21 pm

Confirmed COVID-19 cases leap to 1,980 as 29 arrivals test positive

Twenty-nine more persons have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus today (23), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..

| June 23, 2020 9:30 pm

‘Kabaali’ gang member busted in Mullaitivu

A member of the ‘Kabaali’ gang has been arrested in the area of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu, says the Police Special Task Force (STF). MORE..

| June 23, 2020 8:37 pm

Seven more Pakistani cricketers test positive for COVID-19

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that seven more cricketers have returned positive tests for Covid-19, taking the total count to ten ahead of their England tour. On Monday, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, and Haris Rauf had tested positive. MORE..

| June 23, 2020 8:14 pm

Two more leopards caught in traps, one dead

Two endangered Sri Lankan leopards have been found caught in traps at the same location at Helboda Estate in Kotamale, on Tuesday (23). MORE..

| June 23, 2020 6:44 pm