EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY

Written by Staff Writer

17 Oct, 2019 | 7:42 am

Written by Staff Writer 17 Oct, 2019 | 7:42 am

COLOMBO (News 1st)

Your Thursday Morning Brief

1. The National Elections Commission warned if Civil Groups file legal action against the media over their conduct, the NEC would stand-by the complainants.

2. The Jaffna International Airport will be in operation starting today (October 17).

3. Six suspects including the father of Kanjipani Imran who had been detained at the Boosa Prison were released on bail by Galle Chief Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela.

4. President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered to provide maximum security for all the candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Presidential election.

5. The Constitutional Council has approved to appoint Saman Sri Rathnayake as the Commissioner-General of the National Elections Commission.

6. The Presidential Commission appointed to investigate and take action with regard to the April 21st attacks says a team headed by a DIG has been appointed to investigate complaints.

7. CMC councillor Sumith Passaperuma says there are around 60,000 complaints filed regarding unfair charges as fines levied by the installed parking meters.

8. The National Elections Commission rejected 78,403 postal voting applications for the November Presidential Election.

9. Further examination of evidence in the case filed against former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and three others for the criminal misappropriation of Rs. 2991 million from the Divineguma Development Department, was fixed for November 7th by Colombo High Court Judge Sashi Mahendran.

10. Cabinet approval has been granted to appoint a committee to transform the Department of Railways to a closed and inclusive department and to study the proposals of the salary structure of the department.

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”

Environment minister warns tough action against environment polluters

Govt. warns tough action against polluters

06 Jun, 2020 | 10:24 PM

Bus priority lane rule to be strictly implemented from June 22 : Police

1091 arrested for violating curfew

Showery condition expected to enhance

06 Jun, 2020 | 09:59 AM

CBSL to pay back depositors of The Finance Company PLC

Sri Lanka will strive towards prosperity, inspired by Dhamma and strengthened by past experiences: President

US Embassy official refuses Airport PCR test but allowed to enter SL

US Embassy official refuses PCR test but enters SL

04 Jun, 2020 | 02:50 PM

Cabinet decision on driver’s licence

‘The Finance Company’ depositors to receive up to Rs. 600,000/- from Monday

Island-wide curfew until Saturday morning

04 Jun, 2020 | 09:19 AM

A special 4 day dengue eradication program

Thushara Upuldeniya appointed as acting commissioner general of prisons

Election date to be decided on June 8: Polls Chief

03 Jun, 2020 | 04:41 PM

CBSL must bear responsibility over slump faced by finance bodies : PM Rajapaksa

Top Military Brass appointed to Task Force to build ‘a secure country, disciplined, virtuous and lawful society’

SC refuses to grant leave to proceed for all FR petitions

SC dismisses all FR petitions

02 Jun, 2020 | 02:56 PM

Maj. Gen. Jagath Gunawardena assumes duties as the new Chief of Staff of Army

UPDATE: COVID-19 cases rise to 1643

President orders stern action!

01 Jun, 2020 | 07:54 PM

AG directs CCD to arrest Former Welikada OIC over Patali Champika accident case

Order of the Supreme Court on FR petitions, to be delivered tomorrow.

Pakistan Premier says Sri Lanka’s fuel prices as high as 75% compared to Pakistan

Pakistan's Fuel prices cheapest in SA: Pakistan PM

01 Jun, 2020 | 12:58 PM

Sri Lanka registers its 11th COVID-19 death

Locusts attack multiple farmlands in Kurunegala – measures taken to contain the spread

No data breach occured in cyber-attack attempts – SLCERT

No data breach in cyber-attack attempts - SLCERT

31 May, 2020 | 12:47 PM

UPDATE: No. of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rises to 1620

Among those who returned from Kuwait are those who surrendered under general amnesty

South-west monsoon gradually establishing over the country : Met Department

Heavy rainfall expected throughout the country

30 May, 2020 | 10:05 AM

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases rise to 1548

“Ready to beg for money to fund construction”, Bandula Gunawardena on Homagama Cricket Stadium

Sri Lanka blames Kuwait for violating the International Regulations of Health

Kuwait violating the IRH: DGHS - Dr. Jasinghe

29 May, 2020 | 12:41 PM

Rare Black Leopard recently rescued from a snare dies

Navy personnel at Gaffor Building never had contact with outsiders; Sri Lanka Navy

Majority of over 700 confirmed COVID-19 cases among Sri Lanka Navy personnel: Army Commander

Over 700 SLN sailors contracted COVID-19, so far

29 May, 2020 | 08:37 AM

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka spikes to 1503 with 34 new cases on Thursday

Gaffor Building isolated, 200 SLN personnel quarantined as SLN Driver tests positive

18-hour water cut in certain parts of Colombo on Saturday

18-hour water cut in Colombo on Saturday

28 May, 2020 | 03:08 PM

13 COVID-19 patients recover

Island-wide curfew on May 31st & June 4th-5th: PMD

SL Govt to import 2,500 cows from Australia, less than a year after scandal

SL to import 2,500 cows from Australia

28 May, 2020 | 11:13 AM

Cabinet approval granted to import another 2500 dairy heifers from Australia

“Combat Covid-19 with a New Style of Life” – Guidelines released – available for download

Prevailing showery condition expected to enhance further

Special advisory for heavy rain

28 May, 2020 | 10:15 AM

Repatriation of expat workers based on PCR tests & COVID-19 treatment facilities capacity- Admiral Jayanath Colombage

150 People test Positive for COVID-19: Highest single day rise in cases

Reports to SC suggest COVID-19 contained and no obstacle to hold election

No obstacle to hold election, says Legal Secretary

27 May, 2020 | 06:27 PM

Rajitha Senaratne remanded until the 10th of June over white van press conference

283 people repatriated to the country tested positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka surge past 1,300

137 test positive for COVID-19 in SL on Tuesday

26 May, 2020 | 10:11 PM

Ceylon Workers Congress Leader and Minister Arumugam Thondaman passed away

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases hits 1278 after record daily infections

Update – Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 infections reach 1206

Update - Sri Lanka's COVID-19 cases reach 1206

26 May, 2020 | 04:27 PM

275 Sri Lankan expatriates stranded in Qatar to be repatriated soon

Rare Black Leopard trapped in a Snare in Nallathanniya

Fire in Wellampitiya

26 May, 2020 | 01:06 PM

Heavy rain forecast for Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva Provinces

DIG Ajith Rohana elaborates on the relaxation of curfew while quarantine laws are still in effect

41 people test positive for COVID-19

25 May, 2020 | 08:24 PM

Director General of Health Services confirms 10th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka

CSE extends trading hours: Market to close at 2.30 PM

Curfew in Colombo to be lifted after 2 months

25 May, 2020 | 01:41 PM

COVID- 19 UPDATE: 49 patients test positive for COVID-19 today

The Seychelles 35: Who are they, and why are they in SL?

10 districts at High Risk of Dengue

24 May, 2020 | 01:41 PM

Never allow any harm to the Islamic brotherhood due to extremists acts of few people – President Rajapaksa

UPDATE: 40 more people recovered from COVID-19

Lonely Sri Lankan Elephant Kaavan, to be released from Islamabad zoo under court order.

Pakistani HC rules to release lonely SL Elephant

23 May, 2020 | 12:57 PM

Island-wide curfew in effect from 8 tonight

Stranded Sri Lankans in Russia arrive at the BIA

Eleven senior Police Officers transferred

22 May, 2020 | 10:30 PM

PM’s meeting with former MP’s gets underway

Leave homes based on NIC numbers when curfew is in effect : PMD

UNP to boycott meeting with the Prime Minister

UNP to boycott meeting with the PM

03 May, 2020 | 06:44 PM

Restrictions on Akurana, Beruwala areas relaxed

Inmate dies after failed jail break attempt in Mahara

Update - COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rises to 705

02 May, 2020 | 06:47 PM

More than 4600 undergoing quarantine across 35 military operated facilities

SriLankan Airlines to operate repatriation flights to UK and Australia

JVP, SJB will not attend PM meeting

02 May, 2020 | 12:37 PM

After rumours about health, North Korea state media report Kim Jong Un appearance

Curfew in four high risk districts extended until May 11

Sri Lanka hikes special commodity levy on big onions

Special commodity levy on big onions hiked

01 May, 2020 | 07:41 PM

Multiple agencies investigating FB videos of children threatening each other

Sri Lanka’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 674 with 157 recoveries

COVID-19 spread in Western Province under control to a certain extent

Ready to do 3000 PCR tests daily if required : MOH

01 May, 2020 | 03:33 PM

UPDATE: TOTAL COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 668

Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 663 Health Ministry

14 drug addicts among those who tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka

Only One COVID-19 cluster in active status in SL

30 Apr, 2020 | 06:35 PM

Update: Total recoveries in Sri Lanka at 139 – Global recoveries exceed 1 million

PM invites former MPs for a meeting on May 4th

Renowned Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor dies aged 67

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, dies ages 67

30 Apr, 2020 | 11:49 AM

The risk of Dengue to intensify in the coming days: Health Authorities

National Election Commission to convene on Saturday

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 infections rises to 649

30 Apr, 2020 | 01:15 AM

Sri Lanka declares island-wide curfew from tomorrow

48 drug addicts in Colombo ordered to self quarantine

Homagama Base Hospital added to list of hospitals providing treatment for COVID-19

Homagama Base Hospital to treat COVID-19 patients

29 Apr, 2020 | 06:35 PM

226 sailors tested positive for COVID-19 & 3609 people undergoing quarantine

Don’t discriminate security forces personnel and their families, request from Defence Secretary

MOH and 09 PHIs tested negative for COVID-19

MOH and 09 PHIs move into self-quarantine

29 Apr, 2020 | 04:21 PM

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dead at 53

31 people including 21 sailors tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday

206 Sri Lanka Navy sailors and contacts tested positive for COVID-19; DG Health Services

206 sailors & contacts contracted the Coronavirus

28 Apr, 2020 | 05:39 PM

Vehicle clearance at Hambantota International Port at a snail’s pace

COVID-19 positive cases and recoveries on the rise

Pregnant women must make prior appointments before attending clinics

Pregnant women must be alert to certain symptoms

28 Apr, 2020 | 10:13 AM

Covid-19 cases detected from Havelock Lane & Torrington

Update: Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases reach 588; more than 180 frontline workers infected

Special Presidential Task Force appointed

27 Apr, 2020 | 07:31 PM

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka reach 571, after 04 new cases were reported

Schools will not be used as quarantine facilities

Sri Lanka to boost its PCR testing capacity to combat COVID-19

03 Universities to start PCR testing in SL

27 Apr, 2020 | 06:11 PM

180 Sri Lanka Navy personnel tested positive for COVID-19

44 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Monday

Sri Lanka Army replaces Police to maintain external security of Parliament

Army takes over external security of Parliament

27 Apr, 2020 | 03:58 PM

O/L Results released online

34 new cases in Sri Lanka, total COVID-19 cases in the country upto 557

O/L Examination results to be released today

27 Apr, 2020 | 01:39 PM

Airman among those who tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday

Do not withhold or conceal vital information when visiting hospital; request from Health Sector

Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors

Saudi to ban death penalty on minors

27 Apr, 2020 | 11:10 AM

Body bags were requested to maintain inventory and not because of COVID-19, says Health Ministry

Rainfall over the island likely to enhance today: Met Department

63 people tested positive for COVID-19 in a single day

523 COVID-19 cases in SL, 63 new cases on Sunday

27 Apr, 2020 | 12:54 AM

Sri Lanka records more than 500 COVID-19 cases

Island-wide police curfew tomorrow

95 sailors from Welisara tested positive for COVID-19

95 sailors in total tested positive for COVID-19

26 Apr, 2020 | 06:54 PM

Defence Ministry cancels leave of all Tri-Forces officers and other ranks

Ministry of Health says the number of COVID-19 infections has increased to 477

5 more tested positive for COVID-19

26 Apr, 2020 | 02:48 PM

Sri Lanka Navy issues statement on the death of a Navy officer at the Welisara Navy Camp

COVID-19 CASES ON THE RISE; TOTAL AT 462 AS OF THIS AFTERNOON

Results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will be released within the next two days: Commissioner General of Examinations

O/L Exam results to be released within two days

26 Apr, 2020 | 10:41 AM

Total COVID-19 cases rise to 460: Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva

13 more people test positive for COVID-19

Curfew extended until 4th May for 4 districts

UPDATE: CURFEW EXTENDED UNTIL 4TH MAY

25 Apr, 2020 | 05:58 PM

Sri Lanka hits out at Fitch for downgrading ranking

SriLankan Airlines’ scheduled flight suspension extended till May 15

UPDATE: Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rise to 420

420 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka

25 Apr, 2020 | 10:40 AM

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka increases to 416

World Bank projects 19% decline in remittance for Sri Lanka

60 people at the Welisara Navy Camp tested positive for COVID-19

Welisara Camp infections increase to 60

24 Apr, 2020 | 06:03 PM

Six more COVID-19 infections reported in Sri Lanka

Attorney General seeks permission to re-enter department premises

4000 sailors and their families quarantine at Welisara Navy Camp

Welisara Camp sailors recalled

24 Apr, 2020 | 03:16 PM

Sri Lankan child infected with COVID-19 in Maldives

Treasury goes online with lockdown

UN Chief: “Threat is the virus, not people”; Don’t to use pandemic to violate human rights

Covid-19 escalating in to a human rights issue- UN

24 Apr, 2020 | 12:31 PM

Five test positive for COVID-19 after country confirms record number of infections

Sri Lanka conducts more than 1000 COVID-19 tests for the first time

30 sailors from Welisara Navy Camp tested positive for COVID-19

30 sailors test positive from Welisara

23 Apr, 2020 | 11:52 PM

News1st condemns attack on Indian journalist Arnab Goswami

Violating “Quarantine Curfew” will lead to 06 months in prison : DIG

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 infections rises to 335

23 Apr, 2020 | 04:17 PM

101 Sri Lankan students airlifted from Amritsar, India

Sri Lanka hikes import duty on fuel despite global decline in prices

No need to seek foreign military assistance, defence secretary says

No need help from foreign military : Defense Sec.

22 Apr, 2020 | 10:34 PM

530 samples obtained from Peliyagoda Fish Market, barber salons to remain closed

General election candidates barred from relief activities

Sri Lanka reports 11 more COVID-19 infections

22 Apr, 2020 | 01:56 PM

India refutes reports of dispatching army team to Sri Lanka

2696 people continue to remain in quarantine facilities

New tax for workers should be paid before the 15th of every month

New tax should be paid before the 15th every month

22 Apr, 2020 | 09:53 AM

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka declines for the 12th consecutive month

US reaffirms support to combat terrorism; remembers SL terror attack victims

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka now at 310

COVID-19 cases in SL rises to 310

21 Apr, 2020 | 05:59 PM

149 people released from quarantine facilities; 4348 released thus far

81 people from Piliyandala moved into quarantine over COVID-19 concerns

SriLankan Airlines operates special flights to bring back Sri Lankans stranded in India, Pakistan and Nepal

Special flights to bring back stranded students

21 Apr, 2020 | 12:31 PM

603 people arrested for violating Curfew-SL Police

Bandaranaike Mw. placed under lock down : Chief MOH

More than 1000 residents of Bandaranayake Mawatha to be sent for quarantine

More than 200 families to be sent for quarantine

21 Apr, 2020 | 11:33 AM

Market Halt to be imposed at every 5% decline- CSE

Cardinal blames leaders over April 21st attacks as families mourn loved ones

Extraordinary Gazette declaring the General Election has been issued

June 20th Election Gazette Issued

20 Apr, 2020 | 11:37 PM

General election to be held on June 20

COVID – 19 cases soar past 300 ; 32 in a single day

Licences of buses which violated health guidelines to be suspended

Action against buses violating health guidelines

20 Apr, 2020 | 03:14 PM

Former MP Ramanayake granted bail

Prof. Hoole objects proposal to conduct poll on May 28

Sri Lanka reports 15 new infections of COVID – 19

15 patients test positive for COVID-19

19 Apr, 2020 | 05:37 PM

Bus Terminals and Train Stations disinfected

02 more people test positive for Corona Virus in Sri Lanka

Excise Dept. permits opening of liquor stores when curfew is lifted

Liquor stores to be open when curfew is lifted

19 Apr, 2020 | 01:53 PM

Leopard dies after being rescued in Maskeliya

Sri Lanka imposes import restrictions amidst foreign exchange crisis

Govt. to lift curfew in certain areas of high risk zones on April 22

Government revises curfew regulations

18 Apr, 2020 | 06:38 PM

EXCLUSIVE : Four new species of Beetles identified in Sri Lanka

31,680 people arrested since March 20th for Curfew Violations

Intelligence units to trace contacts of COVID – 19 patients

Intel units to trace contacts of COVID-19 patients

18 Apr, 2020 | 01:22 PM

5000 buses, 400 trains for public transport from Monday

Special circular on resuming state sector services to be released next week

Surgeries won't be suspended at hospitals

18 Apr, 2020 | 09:45 AM

77 people have thus far recovered from COVID-19

Govt. introduces option of settling PAYE taxes through employers

IMF to review Sri Lanka’s request for Rapid Credit Facility

IMF to study SL's request for RCF

17 Apr, 2020 | 01:59 PM

COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka rises to 70

Manning Market to remain closed for another week

40 people from Colombo and Ja-Ela sent to Quarantine Facilities

40 more people sent to quarantine

17 Apr, 2020 | 07:59 AM

No Parking Fee in Colombo during curfew period ; CMC

Special Commodity Levy on imported fruits to be hiked

UPDATE: Former minister Rishad Bathiudeen leaves CID

UPDATE: Ex-minister Rishad Bathiudeen leaves CID

16 Apr, 2020 | 12:34 PM

Corona virus patients now mostly from quarantine camps

SIU investigating internal setbacks in previous 21/4 investigation

UN rapporteurs call on govt. to revise regulation on cremating deceased victims of COVID – 19

UN urges govt. to revise cremation regulations

14 Apr, 2020 | 10:10 PM

15 people tested positive for COVID-19 in a single day in Sri Lanka

Two including brother of ex-MP Bathiudeen arrested over last year’s April 21 attacks

Twitter apologizes for “systematic mistake”; lifts ban on Chinese Embassy handle

Twitter lifts suspension on Chinese Embassy handle

14 Apr, 2020 | 12:32 PM

IMF approves Immediate Debt Relief for 25 countries: Sri Lanka not in the list

India extended “Lockdown” till May 3

UPDATE: Twitter lifts suspension on Chinese Embassy handle; China accuses of “double standards”

UPDATE:Suspension on Chinese Embassy handle lifted

13 Apr, 2020 | 03:50 PM

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate rises to 4.8 percent

Work from home period extended

Govt. increases Special Commodity Levy on Palm Oil

12 Apr, 2020 | 07:59 PM

All universities to open in May in three separate stages : UGC

Police to arrest and prosecute those who post false content on social media

Bodies of deceased due to COVID – 19 to be cremated

Bodies of COVID - 19 victims to be cremated

12 Apr, 2020 | 02:01 PM

Schools to be re-opened for second terms on May 11

Curfew for 19 districts extended to 16th April

Security in Suduwella, Ja-Ela tightened after 06 test positive for COVID-19

Tight Security in Ja-Ela after 06 test positive

11 Apr, 2020 | 06:30 PM

Fisheries Department constructs laboratory to detect COVID-19 patients

198th confirmed COVID-19 case reported in Sri Lanka

Senior DIG and several other ranks transferred : Police HQ

Central Province Senior DIG moved to Colombo

11 Apr, 2020 | 05:08 PM

Lotus Tower to be lit in red to honor those combating COVID-19

Remandees charged under three categories not entitled to receive bail

Navy prohibits migrant boats from entering Sri Lankan waters

Migrant boats will be turned back - SL Navy

11 Apr, 2020 | 12:29 PM

Legal action against those who aid to conceal COVID-19 symptoms

Massive haul of heroin and ICE seized in high seas by SL Navy

Mandatory to wear a face mask when travelling

11 Apr, 2020 | 10:57 AM

07 people test positive for COVID-19, total 197 cases

Pharmacies to be kept open in certain areas

1455 remain in quarantine across 12 quarantine facilities

23 Self quarantine violators moved to Oluvil

10 Apr, 2020 | 07:25 PM

Promoting the distillation of spirits at home will lead to prosecution

Ex-Local Government Politician remanded for violating curfew laws

British HC requests British tourists to leave Sri Lanka

British HC requests British tourists to leave SL

10 Apr, 2020 | 02:51 PM

Rice Mill operations declared as an essential service

50 patients recover from COVID – 19 in Sri Lanka

Three stranded Sri Lankans return to the country

10 Apr, 2020 | 12:16 PM

1311 people continue to remain in quarantine facilities in SL

Village in Mannar placed under isolation after COVID-19 movement

Special commodity levy on palm oil to be increased

09 Apr, 2020 | 11:54 PM

Sri Lanka’s COVID – 19 count hits 190

Is Sri Lanka’s decades-old BCG vaccine regime fighting off Covid-19?

EU announces 22 million euro grant to Sri Lanka

09 Apr, 2020 | 01:50 PM

GoSL to set up new account with benefits to prevent economic fall

Three more recover from COVID – 19

Term of PCoI probing ETI Finance extended

President extends term of PCoI probing ETI Finance

09 Apr, 2020 | 12:39 PM

Curfew in Ratnapura, Pelmadulla police divisions until further notice

Sri Lanka reports seventh death due to COVID-19

Curfew in 19 districts to be in effect until April 14 after being re-imposed tomorrow

Update on curfew in 19 districts

08 Apr, 2020 | 05:02 PM

Sri Lanka’s COVID – 19 count reaches 186

Rupee plummets against the US dollar

2014 migrant tragedy video falsely linked to COVID-19

COVID-19 video, revealed as 2014 Migrant Tragedy

08 Apr, 2020 | 11:47 AM

PHI union requests safe mechanism to transport people back to hometowns

More than 1800 curfew violators arrested

PM urges the public to remain at home amidst rise in COVID – 19 cases

Public requested to remain at home : PM Rajapaksa

07 Apr, 2020 | 10:00 PM

Sri Lanka’s COVID – 19 cases rises to 185

Sri Lanka’s COVID – 19 cases reaches 183

Sri Lanka to step up COVID - 19 testing

07 Apr, 2020 | 02:09 PM

Sri Lanka confirms sixth COVID-19 death

Eight hour water cut in several areas

UK PM Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

07 Apr, 2020 | 01:14 AM

Curfew imposed in 19 districts to be in effect until April 9

Sick German woman aboard cruise ship taken to Colombo General Hospital

Sri Lanka's rupee slide continues

06 Apr, 2020 | 12:23 PM

Hotlines for free counselling services

Sri Lankan aboard cruise ship brought back to the country

UPDATE: Sri Lanka's COVID - 19 cases hits 175

05 Apr, 2020 | 09:00 PM

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases rises to 167

‘Work from Home’ period declared from April 6 to 10

More than 1000 people arrested for violating the curfew

1245 people arrested for curfew violations

05 Apr, 2020 | 08:53 AM

Hotlines launched for plumbing, electrical services

44 year old dies at Welikanda Hospital from COVID-19

UPDATE: Sri Lanka's COVID - 19 cases rises to 159

03 Apr, 2020 | 10:11 PM

Central bank unexpectedly cut key policy rates on Friday

Udayanga Weerathunga granted bail

World Bank approves loan worth USD 128.6 mn to Sri Lanka

World Bank approves loan worth USD 128.6 mn to SL

03 Apr, 2020 | 10:50 AM

Sri Lanka reports fourth death due to COVID – 19

UPDATE : COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka climbs upto 151

COVID - 19 cases in Sri Lanka rises upto 148

02 Apr, 2020 | 11:39 AM

Third COVID-19 death reported in SL

COVID – 19 patients in SL rises upto 146

Grace period for returnees to register with the Police ends at 12 noon

Returnees asked to contact Police before 12 noon

01 Apr, 2020 | 11:05 AM

CURFEW LIFTED ACROSS 19 DISTRICTS AT 6 A.M. TO BE REIMPOSED AT 2 P.M.

143 CASES IN TOTAL, 21 CASES YESTERDAY, 10 CASES FROM PUTTALAM

COVID - 19 cases rises upto 142

31 Mar, 2020 | 08:09 PM

UPDATE: Ten more patients test positive for COVID 19

Service providers requested not to disconnect phone connections for delayed payment

Two more COVID-19 cases recover completely

31 Mar, 2020 | 12:38 PM

Police to be stern on curfew violators

COVID-19: 1,600 samples of patients tested thus far – MRI

Second death reported due to COVID – 19 in Sri Lanka

Second death reported due to COVID - 19 in SL

30 Mar, 2020 | 06:47 PM

Update: COVID-19 cases increase to 122

BAN ON AIRCRAFT ARRIVALS TO THE BIA EXTENDED TO THE 07TH OF APRIL

Movement in and out of Akurana restricted

29 Mar, 2020 | 08:37 AM

First COVID – 19 death in Sri Lanka

Four more patients test positive for COVID-19, total cases rise to 110

Sri Lankan living in Switzerland dies from COVID19

27 Mar, 2020 | 10:12 AM

UPDATE: Two more COVID – 19 patients identified in Sri Lanka

9 hour water cut in Colombo- NWSDB

Curfew in 16 districts to be re-imposed at 2 pm

26 Mar, 2020 | 09:01 AM

Curfew in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara to continue further – PMD

One group re-directed to quarantine facility

Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara districts declared as high risk zones

Govt. identifies high risk zones for COVID - 19

24 Mar, 2020 | 02:12 PM

President announces relief measures to the people amid COVID-19

BREAKING : Updated curfew regulations

Curfew lifted for certain areas

23 Mar, 2020 | 09:38 AM

45 Island-wide Quarantine Centres Now Operational – Lt Gen Shavendra Silva

Govt. decides not to allow anyone into the country

CSE declares two-day market holiday

22 Mar, 2020 | 03:13 PM

Passenger flights, cruise ships barred from entering the country

O/L results won’t be released this month : Exams Dept.

Total no. of Covid-19 cases rises to 77

21 Mar, 2020 | 05:38 PM

Trial election being held at Dhammayukthikaram temple line with new health regulations

Re-open churches for a limited no. of people – Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith

A criminal wanted for multiple crimes, identified as ” Gona-Kovile Ra’ja “, killed in a shootout with police in Minuwangoda

Wanted criminal killed in shootout with police

07 Jun, 2020 | 10:25 AM

Inter-provincial travel to Colombo will be allowed from tomorrow onwards

A blood donation campaign together with Gammadda gets underway in Dambulla today.

Law yet to be enforced against corrupt SLC officials

Law yet to be enforced against corrupt SLC members

06 Jun, 2020 | 11:01 PM

Govt. warns tough action against polluters

06 Jun, 2020 | 10:24 PM

Bus priority lane rule to be strictly implemented from June 22 : Police

Bus priority lane rule from June 22 : Police

06 Jun, 2020 | 04:29 PM

1091 arrested for violating curfew

06 Jun, 2020 | 11:16 AM

Showery condition expected to enhance

06 Jun, 2020 | 09:59 AM

CBSL to pay back depositors of The Finance Company PLC

CBSL to pay depositors of The Finance Company PLC

05 Jun, 2020 | 12:29 PM

Sri Lanka will strive towards prosperity, inspired by Dhamma and strengthened by past experiences: President

Justice prevails in disciplined society: President

05 Jun, 2020 | 08:40 AM

US Embassy official refuses PCR test but enters SL

04 Jun, 2020 | 02:50 PM

Cabinet decision on driver's licence

04 Jun, 2020 | 11:50 AM

‘The Finance Company’ depositors to receive up to Rs. 600,000/- from Monday

'The Finance' depositors to receive Rs.600000/=

04 Jun, 2020 | 10:46 AM

Island-wide curfew until Saturday morning

04 Jun, 2020 | 09:19 AM

A special 4 day dengue eradication program

04 Jun, 2020 | 09:12 AM

Thushara Upuldeniya appointed as acting commissioner general of prisons

New acting prisons chief appointed

03 Jun, 2020 | 06:58 PM

Election date to be decided on June 8: Polls Chief

03 Jun, 2020 | 04:41 PM

CBSL must bear responsibility over slump faced by finance bodies : PM Rajapaksa

CBSL responsible for downturn of finance bodies

03 Jun, 2020 | 04:19 PM

Top Military Brass appointed to Task Force to build ‘a secure country, disciplined, virtuous and lawful society’

Task Force to build a Secure Country appointed

03 Jun, 2020 | 11:05 AM

SC dismisses all FR petitions

02 Jun, 2020 | 02:56 PM

Maj. Gen. Jagath Gunawardena assumes duties

02 Jun, 2020 | 12:48 PM

UPDATE: COVID-19 cases rise to 1643

02 Jun, 2020 | 09:09 AM

President orders stern action!

01 Jun, 2020 | 07:54 PM

AG directs CCD to arrest Former Welikada OIC over Patali Champika accident case

AG directs CCD to arrest Ex-OIC of Welikada

01 Jun, 2020 | 06:43 PM

Order of the Supreme Court on FR petitions, to be delivered tomorrow.

Order of the SC to be delivered tomorrow

01 Jun, 2020 | 05:51 PM

Pakistan's Fuel prices cheapest in SA: Pakistan PM

01 Jun, 2020 | 12:58 PM

Sri Lanka registers its 11th COVID-19 death

11th COVID-19 death reported

01 Jun, 2020 | 08:57 AM

Locusts attack multiple farmlands in Kurunegala – measures taken to contain the spread

Kurunegala farms attacked by locusts

31 May, 2020 | 02:54 PM

No data breach in cyber-attack attempts - SLCERT

31 May, 2020 | 12:47 PM

No. of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rises to 1620

31 May, 2020 | 09:52 AM

Among those who returned from Kuwait are those who surrendered under general amnesty

Approximately 42,000 anticipate repatriation to SL

30 May, 2020 | 03:16 PM

Heavy rainfall expected throughout the country

30 May, 2020 | 10:05 AM

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 cases rise to 1548

29 May, 2020 | 10:07 PM

“Ready to beg for money to fund construction”, Bandula Gunawardena on Homagama Cricket Stadium

Bandula willing to beg for Homagama Stadium funds

29 May, 2020 | 06:42 PM

Kuwait violating the IRH: DGHS - Dr. Jasinghe

29 May, 2020 | 12:41 PM

Rare Black Leopard recently rescued from a snare dies

Rare Black Leopard no more

29 May, 2020 | 11:52 AM

Navy personnel at Gaffor Building never had contact with outsiders; Sri Lanka Navy

Gaffor Building temporarily acquired by Navy

29 May, 2020 | 11:14 AM

Over 700 SLN sailors contracted COVID-19, so far

29 May, 2020 | 08:37 AM

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka spikes to 1503 with 34 new cases on Thursday

32 overseas returnees & 02 sailors test positive

28 May, 2020 | 07:34 PM

Gaffor Building isolated, 200 SLN personnel quarantined as SLN Driver tests positive

Navy Ambulance Driver tests positive for COVID-19

28 May, 2020 | 05:58 PM

18-hour water cut in Colombo on Saturday

28 May, 2020 | 03:08 PM

13 COVID-19 patients recover

28 May, 2020 | 02:59 PM

Island-wide curfew on May 31st & June 4th-5th: PMD

Island-wide curfew on Sunday & Poson Poya

28 May, 2020 | 12:44 PM

SL to import 2,500 cows from Australia

28 May, 2020 | 11:13 AM

Cabinet approval granted to import another 2500 dairy heifers from Australia

Cabinet decisions

28 May, 2020 | 11:02 AM

“Combat Covid-19 with a New Style of Life”

28 May, 2020 | 10:18 AM

Special advisory for heavy rain

28 May, 2020 | 10:15 AM

Repatriation of expat workers based on PCR tests & COVID-19 treatment facilities capacity- Admiral Jayanath Colombage

03 determinants for repatriation of Sri Lankans

28 May, 2020 | 07:48 AM

150 people test positive for COVID-19

28 May, 2020 | 12:22 AM

No obstacle to hold election, says Legal Secretary

27 May, 2020 | 06:27 PM

Rajitha Senaratne remanded until the 10th of June over white van press conference

Rajitha Senaratne returned to remand custody

27 May, 2020 | 02:32 PM

283 people repatriated to the country tested positive for COVID-19

PCR tests carried out on all arrivals

27 May, 2020 | 11:01 AM

137 test positive for COVID-19 in SL on Tuesday

26 May, 2020 | 10:11 PM

Minister Arumugam Thondaman passed away

26 May, 2020 | 09:19 PM

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases hits 1278 after record daily infections

SL's COVID-19 cases hits 1278 ; 96 on Tuesday

26 May, 2020 | 07:01 PM

Update - Sri Lanka's COVID-19 cases reach 1206

26 May, 2020 | 04:27 PM

275 Sri Lankan expatriates stranded in Qatar to be repatriated soon

113 returnees from overseas tested for COVID-19

26 May, 2020 | 02:59 PM

Rare Black Leopard trapped in a Snare

26 May, 2020 | 01:37 PM

Fire in Wellampitiya

26 May, 2020 | 01:06 PM

Heavy rain forecast for Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva Provinces

Special advisory for heavy rain

26 May, 2020 | 10:45 AM

DIG Ajith Rohana elaborates on the relaxation of curfew while quarantine laws are still in effect

Island-wide curfew to be relaxed tomorrow

25 May, 2020 | 10:17 PM

41 people test positive for COVID-19

25 May, 2020 | 08:24 PM

Director General of Health Services confirms 10th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka

10th confirmed COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka

25 May, 2020 | 05:26 PM

CSE extends trading hours

25 May, 2020 | 02:32 PM

Curfew in Colombo to be lifted after 2 months

25 May, 2020 | 01:41 PM

COVID- 19 UPDATE: 49 patients test positive for COVID-19 today

49 people tested positive for COVID-19

24 May, 2020 | 10:23 PM

The Seychelles 35: Who are they, and why are they in SL?

Govt. comments on the 35 Seychelles nationals

24 May, 2020 | 05:44 PM

10 districts at High Risk of Dengue

24 May, 2020 | 01:41 PM

Never allow any harm to the Islamic brotherhood due to extremists acts of few people – President Rajapaksa

Extremism against core values of Islam: President

24 May, 2020 | 08:50 AM

UPDATE: 40 more people recovered from COVID-19

23 May, 2020 | 02:38 PM

Pakistani HC rules to release lonely SL Elephant

23 May, 2020 | 12:57 PM

Island-wide curfew in effect from 8 tonight

23 May, 2020 | 09:35 AM

Stranded Sri Lankans in Russia arrive at the BIA

23 May, 2020 | 09:29 AM

Eleven senior Police Officers transferred

22 May, 2020 | 10:30 PM

PM's meeting with former MP's gets underway

04 May, 2020 | 10:14 AM

Leave homes based on NIC numbers when curfew is in effect : PMD

Update on leaving homes based on the NIC no.

03 May, 2020 | 09:52 PM

UNP to boycott meeting with the PM

03 May, 2020 | 06:44 PM

Restrictions on Akurana, Beruwala areas relaxed

03 May, 2020 | 01:26 PM

Inmate dies after failed jail break attempt

03 May, 2020 | 09:53 AM

Update - COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rises to 705

02 May, 2020 | 06:47 PM

More than 4600 undergoing quarantine across 35 military operated facilities

2786 PCR tests carried out at Quarantine Centres

02 May, 2020 | 05:49 PM

SriLankan Airlines to operate repatriation flights to UK and Australia

UL to operate special flights to UK & Australia

02 May, 2020 | 04:03 PM

JVP, SJB will not attend PM meeting

02 May, 2020 | 12:37 PM

State media report Kim Jong Un appearance

02 May, 2020 | 09:40 AM

Curfew in four high risk districts extended until May 11

Curfew in four districts extended until May 11

01 May, 2020 | 09:04 PM

Special commodity levy on big onions hiked

01 May, 2020 | 07:41 PM

Multiple agencies investigating FB videos of children threatening each other

Kids threatening each-other on FB investigated

01 May, 2020 | 07:08 PM

Sri Lanka’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 674 with 157 recoveries

09 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday

01 May, 2020 | 06:27 PM

Ready to do 3000 PCR tests daily if required : MOH

01 May, 2020 | 03:33 PM

TOTAL COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 668

01 May, 2020 | 10:38 AM

Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 663 Health Ministry

Update: COVID-19 cases rise to 663

30 Apr, 2020 | 08:23 PM

Only One COVID-19 cluster in active status in SL

30 Apr, 2020 | 06:35 PM

Global recoveries exceed 1 million

30 Apr, 2020 | 01:20 PM

PM invites former MPs for a meeting

30 Apr, 2020 | 12:58 PM

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, dies ages 67

30 Apr, 2020 | 11:49 AM

The risk of Dengue to intensify in the coming days: Health Authorities

Risk of Dengue on the rise

30 Apr, 2020 | 11:41 AM

National Election Commission to convene on Saturday

National Election Commission to convene on 2nd May

30 Apr, 2020 | 11:15 AM

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 infections rises to 649

30 Apr, 2020 | 01:15 AM

Island-wide curfew from tomorrow

29 Apr, 2020 | 10:07 PM

Drug addicts in Colombo ordered to self quarantine

29 Apr, 2020 | 06:59 PM

Homagama Base Hospital to treat COVID-19 patients

29 Apr, 2020 | 06:35 PM

226 sailors tested positive for COVID-19 & 3609 people undergoing quarantine

226 sailors contracted Coronavirus: Army Commander

29 Apr, 2020 | 06:29 PM

Don’t discriminate security forces personnel and their families, request from Defence Secretary

Don't discriminate Armed Forces personnel

29 Apr, 2020 | 05:55 PM

MOH and 09 PHIs move into self-quarantine

29 Apr, 2020 | 04:21 PM

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dead at 53

29 Apr, 2020 | 12:39 PM

31 people including 21 sailors tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday

223 sailors have contracted COVID-19 thus far

29 Apr, 2020 | 09:49 AM

206 sailors & contacts contracted the Coronavirus

28 Apr, 2020 | 05:39 PM

Vehicle clearance at Hambantota International Port at a snail’s pace

Vehicle clearance at HIP at snail's pace

28 Apr, 2020 | 04:00 PM

COVID-19 positive cases and recoveries on the rise

COVID-19 positive cases rise to 592

28 Apr, 2020 | 02:32 PM

Pregnant women must be alert to certain symptoms

28 Apr, 2020 | 10:13 AM

Covid-19 cases detected from Havelock Lane & Torrington

04 Civilians among 65 cases detected on Monday

28 Apr, 2020 | 09:08 AM

Update: Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases reach 588; more than 180 frontline workers infected

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 infections reach 588

27 Apr, 2020 | 11:34 PM

Special Presidential Task Force appointed

27 Apr, 2020 | 07:31 PM

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka reach 571, after 04 new cases were reported

571 Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka

27 Apr, 2020 | 07:03 PM

Schools will not be used as quarantine facilities

27 Apr, 2020 | 06:42 PM

03 Universities to start PCR testing in SL

27 Apr, 2020 | 06:11 PM

180 Sri Lanka Navy personnel tested positive for COVID-19

180 SL Navy personnel tested positive for COVID-19

27 Apr, 2020 | 05:56 PM

44 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Monday

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka increases to 567

27 Apr, 2020 | 04:59 PM

Army takes over external security of Parliament

27 Apr, 2020 | 03:58 PM

O/L Results released online

27 Apr, 2020 | 03:18 PM

34 new cases in Sri Lanka, total COVID-19 cases in the country upto 557

Total COVID-19 cases in SL now at 557

27 Apr, 2020 | 03:00 PM

O/L Examination results to be released today

27 Apr, 2020 | 01:39 PM

Airman among those who tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday

Airman among 63 COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday

27 Apr, 2020 | 12:50 PM

Do not withhold or conceal vital information when visiting hospital; request from Health Sector

Don't conceal information when visiting hospitals

27 Apr, 2020 | 11:30 AM

Saudi to ban death penalty on minors

27 Apr, 2020 | 11:10 AM

Body bags were requested to maintain inventory and not because of COVID-19, says Health Ministry

Health Ministry clarifies body bag request

27 Apr, 2020 | 09:21 AM

Rainfall over the island likely to enhance today: Met Department

Rainfall to enhance today

27 Apr, 2020 | 09:18 AM

523 COVID-19 cases in SL, 63 new cases on Sunday

27 Apr, 2020 | 12:54 AM

Sri Lanka records more than 500 COVID-19 cases

26 Apr, 2020 | 10:17 PM

Island-wide police curfew tomorrow

26 Apr, 2020 | 08:13 PM

95 sailors in total tested positive for COVID-19

26 Apr, 2020 | 06:54 PM

Defence Ministry cancels leave of all Tri-Forces

26 Apr, 2020 | 06:03 PM

Ministry of Health says the number of COVID-19 infections has increased to 477

Number of COVID-19 infections rise to 477

26 Apr, 2020 | 04:27 PM

5 more tested positive for COVID-19

26 Apr, 2020 | 02:48 PM

Sri Lanka Navy issues statement on the death of a Navy officer at the Welisara Navy Camp

Navy officer dies of Leptospirosis

26 Apr, 2020 | 01:39 PM

COVID-19 CASES ON THE RISE; TOTAL AT 462 AS OF THIS AFTERNOON

COVID-19 cases increase upto 462

26 Apr, 2020 | 12:49 PM

O/L Exam results to be released within two days

26 Apr, 2020 | 10:41 AM

Total COVID-19 cases rise to 460: Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva

460 COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka: Army Commander

26 Apr, 2020 | 08:24 AM

13 more people test positive for COVID-19

13 more test positive for COVID-19

25 Apr, 2020 | 06:28 PM

UPDATE: CURFEW EXTENDED UNTIL 4TH MAY

25 Apr, 2020 | 05:58 PM

Sri Lanka hits out at Fitch for downgrading ranking

SL hits out at Fitch for downgrading ranking

25 Apr, 2020 | 05:12 PM

SriLankan Airlines’ scheduled flight suspension extended till May 15

SriLankan Airlines; flight suspension extended

25 Apr, 2020 | 11:27 AM

420 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka

25 Apr, 2020 | 10:40 AM

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka increases to 416

24 Apr, 2020 | 08:18 PM

World Bank projects 19% decline in remittance for Sri Lanka

World Bank projects 19% drop in remittance for SL

24 Apr, 2020 | 07:40 PM

Welisara Camp infections increase to 60

24 Apr, 2020 | 06:03 PM

Six more COVID-19 infections reported in Sri Lanka

24 Apr, 2020 | 05:23 PM

Attorney General seeks permission to re-enter department premises

AG seeks clearance to access department

24 Apr, 2020 | 03:40 PM

Welisara Camp sailors recalled

24 Apr, 2020 | 03:16 PM

Sri Lankan child infected with COVID-19 in Maldives

Sri Lankan child infected in Maldives

24 Apr, 2020 | 02:43 PM

Treasury goes online with lockdown

24 Apr, 2020 | 01:04 PM

Covid-19 escalating in to a human rights issue- UN

24 Apr, 2020 | 12:31 PM

Five test positive for COVID-19 after country confirms record number of infections

Sri Lanka reports five new COVID-19 cases

24 Apr, 2020 | 11:47 AM

Sri Lanka conducts more than 1000 COVID-19 tests for the first time

SL conducts more than 1000 COVID-19 tests

24 Apr, 2020 | 10:23 AM

30 sailors test positive from Welisara

23 Apr, 2020 | 11:52 PM

News1st condemns attack on Indian journalist Arnab Goswami

News1st condemns attack on journalist Goswami

23 Apr, 2020 | 10:39 PM

Violating “Quarantine Curfew” will lead to 06 months in prison : DIG

More than 1000 road blocks and checkpoints in SL

23 Apr, 2020 | 04:57 PM

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 infections rises to 335

23 Apr, 2020 | 04:17 PM

101 Sri Lankan students airlifted from Amritsar, India

101 students return from India in special flight

23 Apr, 2020 | 03:47 PM

Sri Lanka hikes import duty on fuel despite global decline in prices

SL hikes import tax on fuel despite global decline

23 Apr, 2020 | 10:28 AM

No need help from foreign military : Defense Sec.

22 Apr, 2020 | 10:34 PM

530 samples obtained from Peliyagoda Fish Market

22 Apr, 2020 | 06:02 PM

Election candidates barred from relief activities

22 Apr, 2020 | 03:17 PM

Sri Lanka reports 11 more COVID-19 infections

22 Apr, 2020 | 01:56 PM

India refutes reports of dispatching army team to Sri Lanka

India refutes reports of sending army team to SL

22 Apr, 2020 | 11:11 AM

2696 people continue to remain in quarantine

22 Apr, 2020 | 10:00 AM

New tax should be paid before the 15th every month

22 Apr, 2020 | 09:53 AM

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka declines for the 12th consecutive month

Tourist arrivals to SL continue to decline

22 Apr, 2020 | 08:50 AM

US reaffirms support to combat terrorism; remembers SL terror attack victims

US reaffirms support towards countering terrorism

21 Apr, 2020 | 06:01 PM

COVID-19 cases in SL rises to 310

21 Apr, 2020 | 05:59 PM

149 people released from quarantine

21 Apr, 2020 | 05:35 PM

81 people from Piliyandala moved into quarantine

21 Apr, 2020 | 03:17 PM

Special flights to bring back stranded students

21 Apr, 2020 | 12:31 PM

603 people arrested for violating Curfew-SL Police

SL Police arrest Curfew violators

21 Apr, 2020 | 12:23 PM

Bandaranaike Mw. placed under lock down : Chief MOH

More samples obtained from Colombo 12 for tests

21 Apr, 2020 | 12:12 PM

More than 200 families to be sent for quarantine

21 Apr, 2020 | 11:33 AM

Market Halt to be imposed at every 5% decline- CSE

CSE to halt Market at 5% decline

21 Apr, 2020 | 10:07 AM

Cardinal blames leaders over April 21st attacks

21 Apr, 2020 | 09:17 AM

June 20th Election Gazette Issued

20 Apr, 2020 | 11:37 PM

General election to be held on June 20

20 Apr, 2020 | 08:49 PM

COVID – 19 cases soar past 300 ; 32 in a single day

COVID - 19 cases soar past 300 ; 32 today

20 Apr, 2020 | 04:26 PM

Action against buses violating health guidelines

20 Apr, 2020 | 03:14 PM

Ex-MP Ramanayake granted bail

20 Apr, 2020 | 12:06 PM

Prof. Hoole objects proposal to conduct poll on May 28

Prof. Hoole writes to the NEC on the poll

20 Apr, 2020 | 09:23 AM

15 patients test positive for COVID-19

19 Apr, 2020 | 05:37 PM

Bus Terminals and Train Stations disinfected

19 Apr, 2020 | 04:27 PM

02 more people test positive for Corona Virus in Sri Lanka

COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rises to 256

19 Apr, 2020 | 04:14 PM

Liquor stores to be open when curfew is lifted

19 Apr, 2020 | 01:53 PM

Leopard dies after being rescued in Maskeliya

19 Apr, 2020 | 11:44 AM

Sri Lanka imposes import restrictions amidst foreign exchange crisis

SL imposes import restrictions amidst crisis

19 Apr, 2020 | 09:37 AM

Government revises curfew regulations

18 Apr, 2020 | 06:38 PM

EXCLUSIVE : Four new species of Beetles identified in Sri Lanka

EXCLUSIVE : Four new Beetle species identified

18 Apr, 2020 | 03:40 PM

31,680 people arrested since March 20th for Curfew Violations

1300 arrested in 24 hours for curfew violations

18 Apr, 2020 | 02:50 PM

Intel units to trace contacts of COVID-19 patients

18 Apr, 2020 | 01:22 PM

5000 buses, 400 trains for public transport

18 Apr, 2020 | 10:28 AM

Special circular on resuming state sector services to be released next week

State sector services to resume next week?

18 Apr, 2020 | 10:18 AM

Surgeries won't be suspended at hospitals

18 Apr, 2020 | 09:45 AM

77 people have thus far recovered from COVID-19

More recoveries from COVID-19 in Sri Lanka

17 Apr, 2020 | 06:39 PM

Govt. introduces option of settling PAYE taxes through employers

New option to settle PAYE taxes

17 Apr, 2020 | 06:15 PM

IMF to study SL's request for RCF

17 Apr, 2020 | 01:59 PM

COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka rises to 70

70 COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka

17 Apr, 2020 | 12:54 PM

Manning Market to remain closed for another week

17 Apr, 2020 | 12:03 PM

40 more people sent to quarantine

17 Apr, 2020 | 07:59 AM

No Parking Fee in Colombo during curfew period

17 Apr, 2020 | 06:32 AM

Special Commodity Levy on imported fruits to be hiked

Special Commodity Levy on fruits to be hiked

16 Apr, 2020 | 11:07 PM

UPDATE: Ex-minister Rishad Bathiudeen leaves CID

16 Apr, 2020 | 12:34 PM

Corona virus patients now mostly from quarantine camps

238 COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka

15 Apr, 2020 | 11:35 PM

SIU investigating internal setbacks in previous 21/4 investigation

119 arrested in total over 2019 April Attacks

15 Apr, 2020 | 07:12 PM

UN urges govt. to revise cremation regulations

14 Apr, 2020 | 10:10 PM

15 people tested positive for COVID-19 in a single day in Sri Lanka

COVID-19 cases in SL increases to 233

14 Apr, 2020 | 09:47 PM

Two including brother of ex-MP Bathiudeen arrested over last year’s April 21 attacks

Two arrested over last year's April 21 attacks

14 Apr, 2020 | 09:35 PM

Twitter lifts suspension on Chinese Embassy handle

14 Apr, 2020 | 12:32 PM

IMF approves Immediate Debt Relief for 25 countries: Sri Lanka not in the list

IMF to grant debt relief for 25 countries

14 Apr, 2020 | 11:53 AM

India extended "Lockdown" till May 3

14 Apr, 2020 | 10:56 AM

UPDATE:Suspension on Chinese Embassy handle lifted

13 Apr, 2020 | 03:50 PM

Sri Lanka's unemployment rate rises to 4.8 percent

13 Apr, 2020 | 03:10 PM

Work from home period extended until April 20

13 Apr, 2020 | 11:19 AM

Govt. increases Special Commodity Levy on Palm Oil

12 Apr, 2020 | 07:59 PM

All universities to open in May in three separate stages : UGC

Universities to open in May : UGC

12 Apr, 2020 | 05:05 PM

Police to arrest and prosecute those who post false content on social media

Posting false content will lead to arrest

12 Apr, 2020 | 04:50 PM

Bodies of COVID - 19 victims to be cremated

12 Apr, 2020 | 02:01 PM

Schools to be re-opened for second terms on May 11

11 Apr, 2020 | 09:45 PM

Curfew for 19 districts extended to 16th April

Curfew will be in effect for High Risk Zones

11 Apr, 2020 | 07:52 PM

Tight Security in Ja-Ela after 06 test positive

11 Apr, 2020 | 06:30 PM

Fisheries Department constructs laboratory to detect COVID-19 patients

Fisheries Department builds lab at IDH

11 Apr, 2020 | 06:09 PM

198th confirmed COVID-19 case reported in Sri Lanka

COVID-19 cases in SL now at 198

11 Apr, 2020 | 05:44 PM

Central Province Senior DIG moved to Colombo

11 Apr, 2020 | 05:08 PM

Lotus Tower to be lit in red to honor those combating COVID-19

Lotus Tower to turn Red Tonight

11 Apr, 2020 | 03:27 PM

Remandees charged under three categories not entitled to receive bail

AG issues further guidelines on granting bail

11 Apr, 2020 | 03:07 PM

Migrant boats will be turned back - SL Navy

11 Apr, 2020 | 12:29 PM

Legal action against those who aid to conceal COVID-19 symptoms

Aiding to conceal COVID-19 symptoms an offence

11 Apr, 2020 | 12:00 PM

Massive haul of heroin and ICE seized in high seas by SL Navy

Navy seizes drugs worth over Rs. 03 Bn

11 Apr, 2020 | 11:53 AM

Mandatory to wear a face mask when travelling

11 Apr, 2020 | 10:57 AM

07 people test positive for COVID-19, total 197 cases

197 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka

11 Apr, 2020 | 08:11 AM

Pharmacies to be kept open in certain areas

10 Apr, 2020 | 09:51 PM

23 Self quarantine violators moved to Oluvil

10 Apr, 2020 | 07:25 PM

Promoting the distillation of spirits at home will lead to prosecution

Illegal to promote distillation of spirits; Police

10 Apr, 2020 | 07:20 PM

Ex-Local Government Politician remanded for violating curfew laws

Ex-Gampola politico arrested for curfew violation

10 Apr, 2020 | 07:07 PM

British HC requests British tourists to leave SL

10 Apr, 2020 | 02:51 PM

Rice Mill operations declared as an essential service

Rice Production is now an Essential Service

10 Apr, 2020 | 01:06 PM

50 patients recover from COVID - 19 in Sri Lanka

10 Apr, 2020 | 01:00 PM

Three stranded Sri Lankans return to the country

10 Apr, 2020 | 12:16 PM

1311 people continue to remain in quarantine facilities in SL

Group of 37 released after 28 days in quarantine

10 Apr, 2020 | 03:09 AM

Village in Mannar placed under isolation after COVID-19 movement

Entire village in Mannar in quarantine

10 Apr, 2020 | 03:03 AM

Special commodity levy on palm oil to be increased

09 Apr, 2020 | 11:54 PM

Sri Lanka's COVID - 19 count hits 190

09 Apr, 2020 | 06:02 PM

Is Sri Lanka’s decades-old BCG vaccine regime fighting off Covid-19?

Is SL's decades-old BCGvaccine fight off Covid19?

09 Apr, 2020 | 03:31 PM

EU announces 22 million euro grant to Sri Lanka

09 Apr, 2020 | 01:50 PM

GoSL to set up new account with benefits to prevent economic fall

SL expats invited to support economic revival

09 Apr, 2020 | 01:02 PM

Three more recover from COVID - 19

09 Apr, 2020 | 12:58 PM

President extends term of PCoI probing ETI Finance

09 Apr, 2020 | 12:39 PM

Curfew in Ratnapura, Pelmadulla police divisions until further notice

Indefinite curfew in Ratnapura, Pelmadulla

09 Apr, 2020 | 08:51 AM

Sri Lanka reports seventh death due to COVID-19

08 Apr, 2020 | 09:28 PM

Update on curfew in 19 districts

08 Apr, 2020 | 05:02 PM

Sri Lanka's COVID - 19 count reaches 186

08 Apr, 2020 | 02:33 PM

Rupee plummets against the US dollar

08 Apr, 2020 | 12:06 PM

COVID-19 video, revealed as 2014 Migrant Tragedy

08 Apr, 2020 | 11:47 AM

PHI union requests safe mechanism to transport people back to hometowns

Request by PHI union to authorities

08 Apr, 2020 | 10:26 AM

More than 1800 curfew violators arrested

08 Apr, 2020 | 08:36 AM

Public requested to remain at home : PM Rajapaksa

07 Apr, 2020 | 10:00 PM

Sri Lanka's COVID - 19 cases rises to 185

07 Apr, 2020 | 06:47 PM

Sri Lanka's COVID - 19 cases reaches 183

07 Apr, 2020 | 04:43 PM

Sri Lanka to step up COVID - 19 testing

07 Apr, 2020 | 02:09 PM

Sri Lanka confirms sixth COVID-19 death

07 Apr, 2020 | 10:17 AM

Eight hour water cut in several areas

07 Apr, 2020 | 08:35 AM

UK PM Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

07 Apr, 2020 | 01:14 AM

Curfew imposed in 19 districts to be in effect until April 9

Curfew in 19 districts to be in effect until Apr 9

06 Apr, 2020 | 04:13 PM

Sick German woman aboard cruise ship taken to Colombo General Hospital

Navy rescues sick German woman from cruise ship

06 Apr, 2020 | 01:38 PM

Sri Lanka's rupee slide continues

06 Apr, 2020 | 12:23 PM

Hotlines for free counselling services

06 Apr, 2020 | 10:19 AM

Sri Lankan aboard cruise ship brought back to the country

Sri Lankan aboard cruise ship retrieved

06 Apr, 2020 | 09:16 AM

UPDATE: Sri Lanka's COVID - 19 cases hits 175

05 Apr, 2020 | 09:00 PM

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 cases rises to 167

05 Apr, 2020 | 03:42 PM

‘Work from Home’ period declared from April 6 to 10

'Work from Home' period declared from April 6 - 10

05 Apr, 2020 | 12:54 PM

1245 people arrested for curfew violations

05 Apr, 2020 | 08:53 AM

Hotlines launched for plumbing, electrical services

Hotlines for plumbing, electrical services

04 Apr, 2020 | 02:03 PM

44 year old dies at Welikanda Hospital from COVID-19

05th COVID-19 Death reported

04 Apr, 2020 | 07:33 AM

UPDATE: Sri Lanka's COVID - 19 cases rises to 159

03 Apr, 2020 | 10:11 PM

Central bank unexpectedly cut key policy rates on Friday

Central bank unexpectedly cuts key policy rates

03 Apr, 2020 | 08:07 PM

Udayanga Weerathunga granted bail

03 Apr, 2020 | 02:38 PM

World Bank approves loan worth USD 128.6 mn to SL

03 Apr, 2020 | 10:50 AM

Sri Lanka reports fourth death due to COVID - 19

02 Apr, 2020 | 09:54 PM

UPDATE : COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka climbs upto 151

UPDATE : COVID-19 cases in SL climbs upto 151

02 Apr, 2020 | 05:28 PM

COVID - 19 cases in Sri Lanka rises upto 148

02 Apr, 2020 | 11:39 AM

Sri Lanka reports third COVID - 19 death

02 Apr, 2020 | 12:38 AM

No. of COVID - 19 patients in SL rises upto 146

01 Apr, 2020 | 05:39 PM

Returnees asked to contact Police before 12 noon

01 Apr, 2020 | 11:05 AM

CURFEW LIFTED ACROSS 19 DISTRICTS AT 6 A.M. TO BE REIMPOSED AT 2 P.M.

CURFEW TO BE REIMPOSED IN 19 DISTRICTS AT 2 PM

01 Apr, 2020 | 10:00 AM

143 CASES IN TOTAL, 21 CASES YESTERDAY, 10 CASES FROM PUTTALAM

143 COVID-19 CASES IN SRI LANKA

01 Apr, 2020 | 09:50 AM

COVID - 19 cases rises upto 142

31 Mar, 2020 | 08:09 PM

UPDATE: Ten more patients test positive for COVID 19

UPDATE: Ten more patients identified with COVID-19

31 Mar, 2020 | 03:44 PM

Service providers requested not to disconnect phone connections for delayed payment

Do not bar mobile phone connections

31 Mar, 2020 | 12:49 PM

Two more COVID-19 cases recover completely

31 Mar, 2020 | 12:38 PM

Police to be stern on curfew violators

31 Mar, 2020 | 12:19 PM

1,600 samples of patients tested thus far - MRI

31 Mar, 2020 | 12:01 PM

Second death reported due to COVID - 19 in SL

30 Mar, 2020 | 06:47 PM

COVID-19 cases increase upto 122

30 Mar, 2020 | 09:47 AM

BAN ON AIRCRAFT ARRIVALS TO THE BIA EXTENDED TO THE 07TH OF APRIL

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY EXTENDS BAN ON ARRIVALS

29 Mar, 2020 | 11:23 AM

Movement in and out of Akurana restricted

29 Mar, 2020 | 08:37 AM

First COVID - 19 death in Sri Lanka

28 Mar, 2020 | 08:15 PM

Four more patients test positive for COVID-19, total cases rise to 110

Total COVID-19 cases in SL rise to 110

28 Mar, 2020 | 03:22 PM

Sri Lankan living in Switzerland dies from COVID19

27 Mar, 2020 | 10:12 AM

UPDATE: Two more COVID – 19 patients identified in Sri Lanka

Update: 2 new COVID-19 patients identified

26 Mar, 2020 | 09:29 PM

Water cut in Colombo

26 Mar, 2020 | 01:49 PM

Curfew in 16 districts to be re-imposed at 2 pm

26 Mar, 2020 | 09:01 AM

Curfew in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara to continue further – PMD

Curfew plan for the upcoming days

25 Mar, 2020 | 08:05 PM

One group re-directed to quarantine facility

25 Mar, 2020 | 02:29 PM

Govt. identifies high risk zones for COVID - 19

24 Mar, 2020 | 02:12 PM

President announces relief measures to the people amid COVID-19

COVID-19: President announces relief measures

23 Mar, 2020 | 08:54 PM

Updated curfew regulations

23 Mar, 2020 | 12:22 PM

Curfew lifted for certain areas

23 Mar, 2020 | 09:38 AM

45 Island-wide Quarantine Centres Now Operational – Lt Gen Shavendra Silva

Over 3000 in quarantine centres

23 Mar, 2020 | 06:54 AM

Govt. decides not to allow anyone into the country

'Nobody will be allowed into country'

22 Mar, 2020 | 07:04 PM

CSE declares two-day market holiday

22 Mar, 2020 | 03:13 PM

Passenger flights, cruise ships barred from entering the country

SL bars entry of all passenger flights and ships

22 Mar, 2020 | 12:21 PM

O/L results won't be released this month

22 Mar, 2020 | 10:31 AM

Total no. of Covid-19 cases rises to 77

21 Mar, 2020 | 05:38 PM

Trial election being held at Dhammayukthikaram temple line with new health regulations

Trial election being held today

07 Jun, 2020 | 10:43 AM

Re-open churches for a limited no. of people – Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith

Request to re-open churches for a limited number

07 Jun, 2020 | 10:35 AM

Wanted criminal killed in shootout with police

07 Jun, 2020 | 10:25 AM

Inter-provincial travel to Colombo will be allowed from tomorrow onwards

Inter-provincial travel to CMB from tomorrow

07 Jun, 2020 | 10:13 AM

A blood donation campaign together with Gammadda gets underway in Dambulla today.

Blood donation campaign in Dambulla

07 Jun, 2020 | 09:30 AM

Law yet to be enforced against corrupt SLC members

06 Jun, 2020 | 11:01 PM