20A presented to parliament

Written by Staff Writer

22 Sep, 2020 | 11:53 am

Written by Staff Writer 22 Sep, 2020 | 11:53 am

COLOMBO (News 1st): Draft 20th Amendment to the Constitution was presented to Parliament in the midst of strong objection from the opposition on Tuesday (22)

02nd reading on Wednesday (23)

Await more details …

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04 COVID-19 victims to be buried in Oddamavadi

07 Mar, 2021 | 05:09 PM

Sri Lankan Catholics mark ‘Black Sunday’, demanding justice for terror attack victims

01st batch of vaccines from COVAX program delivered to Sri Lanka

376 COVID-19 cases reported from Sri Lanka on Saturday (06)

376 COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday (06)

07 Mar, 2021 | 04:10 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climb to 497 on Saturday (06)

Sri Lanka BJP has no links to India : Muththusami

Justice denied over Lasantha assassination: Ahimsa

06 Mar, 2021 | 07:32 PM

(PICTURES) General Shavendra Silva Gets His COVID-19 Vaccine

“SL govt. has engaged directly with investors on WCT project.” – Ministry of Indian External Affairs

Fire at Ravana Ella forest reserve still continuing

Ravana Ella forest reserve fire still continuing

06 Mar, 2021 | 09:22 AM

UPDATE : 01 dead and three injured in Marine Drive Hit & Run

(PICTURES) Marine Drive Hit & Run leaves 04 injured

(VIDEO) If fever lasts for more than 48 hours, seek medical assistance

If fever lasts for over 48 hrs, seek medication

05 Mar, 2021 | 07:09 PM

Primary responsibility of Armed Forces is to ensure national security

Sri Lanka begins to bury COVID-19 victims

Ranitha Gnanarajah to receive 2021 IWOC award

05 Mar, 2021 | 04:13 PM

(PICTURES) President’s Colors for 02 Squadrons of Sri Lanka Air Force

China loan and currency swap for Sri Lanka

Sudupaththinachenai to bury those who die of COVID-19

Sudupaththinachenai for COVID burials

05 Mar, 2021 | 02:13 PM

260K doses of vaccine from COVAX to reach Colombo on Sunday (07)

Senior Journalist and Former Sri Lankan Diplomat Bandula Jayasekera no more

Russia to provide 300,000 Sputnik V jabs to SL

04 Mar, 2021 | 11:44 AM

NMRA approves emergency use of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

Travelling bag murder case: Operations continue to recover missing head

No sexual assault in Traveling Bag Murder case

03 Mar, 2021 | 05:59 PM

Surprised over GoSL statement on WCT ; Sources

Arrest police officers who assaulted law student; AG tells IGP

Dam Street Headless body identified: Police

03 Mar, 2021 | 06:50 AM

(VIDEO) From ECT to WCT : Sri Lanka’s 360′ degree policy turn

AG receives 65 volumes of PCoI material on April Attacks

06 other sites being considered to bury COVID victims – Sources

06 other sites considered to bury COVID victims

02 Mar, 2021 | 05:12 PM

Crudia zeylanica to be re-introduced to suitable environments

Plantation workers daily wage increased to Rs. 1000/-

SLAF celebrates 70 years as guardians of Sri Lanka’s air space

Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates 70 years

02 Mar, 2021 | 12:27 PM

COVID dead will be buried in Iranathivu Island

Colombo Port West Terminal goes to India’s Adani

Cardinal slams govt for failure over Muthrurajawela protection

Cardinal slams govt for failure on Muthrurajawela

02 Mar, 2021 | 05:03 AM

More than 500,000 given COVID vaccine so far in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka recorded 310 COVID-19 infections on Monday (01)

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climb to 476

02 Mar, 2021 | 12:01 AM

(CCTV) Headless female body found inside traveling bag

April Attacks PCoI report presented to Cardinal

NSA Trilateral Secretariat established

01 Mar, 2021 | 05:27 PM

April Attacks PCoI report presented to Mahanayake’s

Complaint against final recommendation on PCoI report

G. C. E. O/Level exam begins; special arrangements to combat COVID

G. C. E. Ordinary Level examination begins

01 Mar, 2021 | 10:39 AM

24,374 people given vaccine for COVID-19 on Sunday (28)

07 COVID fatalities on Sunday (28), SL death toll rises to 471

(PICTURES) Indian aircraft in Sri Lanka for Galle Face aerobatic display

Indian aircraft in Sri Lanka for aerobatic display

28 Feb, 2021 | 07:46 PM

(PICTURES) Rocky leads cops to heroin hiding spot in Weligama

460 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Saturday (27)

441,976 people jabbed with COVID-19 vaccine

28 Feb, 2021 | 04:20 AM

Remains of missing hiker found in Narangala Ridge

151 COVID patients from Colombo on Friday (26); 30 from Colombo 01

Guidelines for COVID burials to be released next week

Guidelines for COVID burials, next week

27 Feb, 2021 | 07:12 AM

(PICTURES) Japanese MSDF destroyer leaves Sri Lanka

497 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Friday (26),

Endangered plant species to be protected

27 Feb, 2021 | 06:44 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 464 on Friday (26)

Ex-Snr DIG Anura Senanayake no more

04 police officers interdicted over assault on law student

04 policemen interdicted for law student assault

26 Feb, 2021 | 03:27 PM

First batch of vaccines under COVAX to reach SL by Sunday

Police officers interdicted for assaulting law student

PCoI on April Attacks did not focus on Sarah; SLFP Ex-Co slams report

SLFP Ex-Co slams PCoI report

26 Feb, 2021 | 11:28 AM

INTERPOL Red Notice on 24 wanted Lankan drug traffickers

466 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Thursday (25)

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climb to 459

26 Feb, 2021 | 04:03 AM

Gazette on burial of COVID victims made public

SPECIAL REPORT : Disappearing Forests: Rambakan Oya, the latest victim

Oil price stabilization fund has no money; State Minister Cabraal

Oil price stabilization fund hits rock bottom

25 Feb, 2021 | 05:57 PM

PCoI report on April Attacks not based on evidence; Ven. Sumangala Thero

Imran Khan did not discuss COVID cremation; Justice Minister

AG receives Volume 01 of PCoI report on April Attacks

AG receives Vol 01 of PCoI report on April Attacks

25 Feb, 2021 | 03:52 PM

Army to take action against officers involved Heroin ring

01-phase of First Term at Schools conclude today (25)

Saliya Pieris – The new President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka

Saliya Pieris - New BASL President

24 Feb, 2021 | 08:15 PM

$50 million defence credit line facility for SL; Pakistan PM Imran Khan

(VIDEO) Join CPEC project; Pakistan PM invites Sri Lankan businesses

PM Imran Khan calls on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

PM Imran Khan calls on President Rajapaksa

24 Feb, 2021 | 12:15 PM

PM Imran Khan to call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (24)

Pakistan PM announces intention to strengthen SL connectivity to Central Asia through China-Pak corridor

Outcry on providing shot guns to farmers

23 Feb, 2021 | 01:53 PM

14mn Sri Lankans to receive COVID-19 jab: Health Ministry

Railway Trade Unions strike called off temporarily

518 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Monday

23 Feb, 2021 | 01:29 AM

GoSL concealing truth on 2019 April Attacks; Kavinda Jayawardena

Wide ranging mandate for Committee to study PCoI report; PMD

No need foreign assistance for mini-grid island project; CEB Union

No need foreign help for island power project

22 Feb, 2021 | 06:04 PM

No link between ECT & India’s position at UNHRC; G. L. Peiris

China firm opposes 3rd-party interference on northern mini-grid projects

Railway Strike from midnight on Monday (22)

22 Feb, 2021 | 02:52 PM

Islands in Peril – The Controversial Northern Energy Projects

Walsapugala farmers meet PM; warn of fast unto death campaign by 23rd Feb.

03 new oil refineries for Sri Lanka; Ceylon Petroleum Corporation

03 new oil refineries for Sri Lanka; CPC

22 Feb, 2021 | 10:50 AM

122 COVID infections from Colombo in past 24 hours

Sri Lanka will retain northern islands, says Dullas Alahapperuma

UN Core Group to submit resolution against SL at UNHRC on Monday (22)

UNHRC sessions to begin on Monday (22)

22 Feb, 2021 | 06:07 AM

338,769 people jabbed with COVID-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka

519 COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday (21)

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 445

22 Feb, 2021 | 05:19 AM

New member appointed to Special Presidential Commission

543 COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday (20)

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 435

21 Feb, 2021 | 05:10 AM

25% of export proceeds must be converted to LKR; says CBSL

(PICTURES) Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course by Sri Lanka Navy

GAMMADDA: 14th Rural Community Project for 2021

20 Feb, 2021 | 03:38 PM

Government to impose ban on retail sale of cigarettes: NATA

Suspect who attended Zahran’s Extremist classes arrested

16-hour water cut in Colombo and several areas today (20)

16-hour water cut in Colombo & several areas today

20 Feb, 2021 | 05:41 AM

GoSL signs agreement with Serum Institute India

Kerawalapitiya Garbage Dump Fire Doused

Island-wide survey on Protected Flora and Fauna

19 Feb, 2021 | 09:42 AM

Kerawalapitiya Garbage Dump Fire still Raging

SL’s COVID-19 death toll reach 430; 08 deaths on Thursday (18)

CREMATION POLICY ATTRACTS U.S. DISPLEASURE

18 Feb, 2021 | 11:44 AM

Highest number of deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday (17)

INTEL AGENCIES IN SL ARE VERY STRONG: MINISTER SARATH W

Produce Hejaaz in court, AG tells IGP

17 Feb, 2021 | 05:01 PM

Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm to be reacquired soon: Min. Gammanpila

SL Legume Tree at Central Expressway will NOT be removed

Portfolios of three State Ministries revised

17 Feb, 2021 | 07:51 AM

People will NOT allow BJP to enter Sri Lanka: Minister Gammanpila

COVID-19: Community Vaccination to begin in Colombo today (16)

All MPs to be vaccinated against COVID-19

16 Feb, 2021 | 07:51 AM

Vulnerable groups to receive COVISHIELD starting today (15): Army Commander

Vulnerable groups to receive COVISHIELD in the next 24-hours: Army Commander

COVID-19: UK strain is highly transmissible

15 Feb, 2021 | 07:42 AM

Guidelines on gatherings to be revised – Army Commander

No Truth on Island-wide lockdown rumors – Army Commander

280 COVID cases from Colombo on Saturday (13)

14 Feb, 2021 | 12:12 PM

Special Unit to probe failure of police officers to implement the law

3, 880 suspects arrested in a single-day in island-wide police operation

White-collar criminals targeting Valentine's Day

14 Feb, 2021 | 11:32 AM

‘Badowita Asanka’ & ‘Kanchipani Imran’s associate arrested in narc operation

796 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Saturday (13)

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climb to 390

14 Feb, 2021 | 12:14 AM

7,457 people jabbed with COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday (13)

India continues longstanding interest in operations at Colombo Port

Samples obtained from Angoda Lokka's next of kin

13 Feb, 2021 | 08:19 AM

940 COVID-19 cases & 05 COVID-19 fatalities on Friday

COVID-19 fatalities rise to 384; 05 deaths on Friday (12)

(VIDEO) Abolish all private religious law for ‘One Law – One Country’ concept

One religious law alone must not be targeted

12 Feb, 2021 | 05:13 PM

AGs seeks PCoI report on 2019 Attacks to file charges

(VIDEO) JVP Leader to Speaker: “You’re not the Ruling Party Organizer”!

UK COVID strain found in Sri Lanka

12 Feb, 2021 | 01:11 PM

(VIDEO) PCoI reports held by President, published by the media?

01st time SLPP MPs form new alliance within the main alliance

Lithium Battery production plant for Sri Lanka

Lithium Battery production plant for SL

12 Feb, 2021 | 11:35 AM

Minor Tremor reported in Ekiriya: GSMB

“We won’t be tethered to the IMF – ours is a fresh economic journey”- Cabraal

Sri Lanka’s ruling party does a u-turn on COVID19 burial

Ruling party does a u-turn on COVID burials

11 Feb, 2021 | 06:25 PM

Army Commander receives ‘Leadership with Distinction award’ (VIDEO)

Forest Dept. calls for info on other Crudia Zeylanica trees

Wimal’s wife files CID complaint over defamatory reports

Wimal's wife files CID complaint over defamation

11 Feb, 2021 | 05:02 PM

Key meeting at Wimal’s residence; 12 parties in attendance

Appoint Trial-at-Bar to try Bond Scam accused; AG requests CJ

Haul of weapons and ammo seized from Katana

11 Feb, 2021 | 02:57 PM

‘Will go international, if justice not served on 2019 attacks”, warns Cardinal

CSE crash continues: Trading halted 4 times in 5 days.

CA further extends order on Ranjan’s parliamentary seat

CA further extends order on Ranjan's seat

11 Feb, 2021 | 11:48 AM

(VIDEO & PHOTOS) CONEX-21 successfully concludes in seas off Colombo

Suspect wanted for 2017 PNB shooting arrested

Sumatra earthquake will NOT affect Sri Lanka

10 Feb, 2021 | 07:32 PM

Scrap surcharge when settling loans & leases; PM advise to CBSL

Ranjan will not be summoned to parliament, until court gives an order; Speaker

All schools will open on 15th March

10 Feb, 2021 | 02:17 PM

Buddhist Clergy in Sri Lanka ordain tree to protect it from Highway Construction

PM gives green light in parliament for Covid burials.

Tourism industry among priority groups

10 Feb, 2021 | 08:48 AM

6,431 frontline health workers were jabbed with the Covishield vaccin

Daily reported COVID cases hit new record in SL; 976 cases on Tuesday

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 fatalities climb to 370

09 Feb, 2021 | 11:41 PM

Journalists to receive COVID vaccine ; Minister of Mass Media

Investigations on April Attacks Incomplete; AG tells IGP

Dinura Wijesundara's body found

09 Feb, 2021 | 03:25 PM

(VIDEO) Minister slams Devani’s crusade to save endangered tree

(VIDEO) Army braves gale winds & thick fog in search for Dinura

Weerawansa lashes out at SLPP demand to apologize

09 Feb, 2021 | 11:52 AM

Warning for Valentines Day party-goers

45 dead in 403 motor accidents in one-week

Ambulances outside of WP to be called-in for COVID services

Ambulances outside of WP for COVID services

09 Feb, 2021 | 09:35 AM

5,989 frontline health workers jabbed with Covishield on Monday (08)

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 365 on Monday (08)

Search continues for Sirasa TV’s graphic artist at Mini World’s End

Search for Dinura continues at Mini World's End

08 Feb, 2021 | 07:16 PM

Environmentalists oppose relocating sole surviving Crudia zeylanica tree

India behind April Attacks? BBC report raises concerns

600,000 people will be vaccinated daily

08 Feb, 2021 | 03:50 PM

SLPP fires back at Wimal over leadership comment

Indigenous leader goes to court against land allocation

COVID vaccine for citizens from 01st March

08 Feb, 2021 | 11:09 AM

Private Bus Strike Postponed to Next Week

1,625 frontline health workers jabbed with Covishield vaccine on Sunday (07)

Sole surviving Sri Lankan Legume saved

08 Feb, 2021 | 12:20 AM

(VIDEO) Search continues for Sirasa TV’s graphic artist at Mini World’s End

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 356 on Sunday (07)

Multiple areas in the country released from isolation

Multiple areas released from isolation

07 Feb, 2021 | 06:32 PM

Colombo Naval Exercise -2021 Launched aboard SLNS Sayurala

Alarming surge in daily cancer detections in Sri Lanka

1,500 Ukrainians have visited Sri Lanka since airports opened

15K Ukrainians in Sri Lanka since airports opened

07 Feb, 2021 | 09:21 AM

3,838 frontline health workers jabbed with Covishield vaccine

726 COVID-19 cases from Peliyagoda Cluster on Saturday (06)

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 351

07 Feb, 2021 | 01:07 AM

Veteran actress Miyuri Samarasinghe no more

Majority of Govt. websites targeted in LK. domain hack

.LK domain affected by malicious redirection

06 Feb, 2021 | 11:33 AM

Practical exams of 2020 GCE O/Ls suspended

Western Province schools would re-open in 15th February

Govt. linked to corruption to please associates

05 Feb, 2021 | 05:23 PM

Indonesian Naval Ship arrives at port of Hambantota

Prices of 27 essential good reduced from 08th Feb. – FULL LIST

Technical Advisory Committee to develop SLC

05 Feb, 2021 | 03:17 PM

Sri Lanka settles $400-million currency swap with India

277 COVID-19 cases from Colombo on Independence Day

CA stops action on Ranjan's parliamentary seat

05 Feb, 2021 | 11:30 AM

Ravi Karunanayake & Arjun Aloysius indicted

45% of COVID deaths in SL above 71 years of age

Navy Marines storm Galle Face Green

05 Feb, 2021 | 09:50 AM

Dr. Neville Fernando passed away after battle with COVID-19

Independence Day celebrated in Jaffna

Japan regrets Sri Lanka’s scrapping of port terminal deal

Japan regrets Sri Lanka's scrapping of port deal

04 Feb, 2021 | 05:50 PM

Army, Navy, Air Force & Police add color to 73rd Independence Day

(VIDEO) Naval gun battery booms on Independence Day

‘Those responsible for terror attacks cannot escape justice; – President

AGs Dept. advised to take action on terror attacks

04 Feb, 2021 | 10:17 AM

Sri Lanka celebrates 73rd Independence Day, today

146 inmates to receive special pardon from President on Independence Day

Parliamentary Council approves PUCSL nominations

04 Feb, 2021 | 04:40 AM

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 332

AG forwards indictments against Ex-Directors of Swarnamahal

150 children exposed to COVID-19; LRH Director

03 Feb, 2021 | 06:29 PM

Decision to lift ban on tile & ceramic ware imports suspended

Killing of TN fishermen in SL unacceptable; Indian Foreign Minister

GoSL decides to reject UN HR Commissioner's report

03 Feb, 2021 | 01:32 PM

Police hunt for carjacking suspect; owner pulled out during test-run

Women drugged & robbed by man they met in bus to Colombo

Indian HC in three high-level meetings in Colombo

03 Feb, 2021 | 11:15 AM

261 COVID-19 cases from Colombo; 715 cases island wide on Tuesday (02).

Exclusively designed military uniforms for retired tri-service personnel

Fire reported at Katunayake Investment Zone

03 Feb, 2021 | 07:52 AM

Guna’s arrest & India’s position on ECT, not a coincidence; FSP

WCT has no strategic importance, SL yet to tell India about ECT; Gammanpila

ECT Crisis: Govt. undecided on 2019 ECT development agreement

Govt. undecided on 2019 ECT agreement

02 Feb, 2021 | 02:45 PM

Ranjan files application with CA against his vacant seat in Parliament

Drug Lord ‘Kimbula Ela Guna’ linked to Chandrika’s assassination attempt arrested

(VIDEO) Navy rescues drowning deer in Tricomalee

02 Feb, 2021 | 11:23 AM

No severe allergic reactions to COVISHIELD so far: State Ministry

Over 95,000 jabbed with COVISHIELD in 04 days.

Over 800 COVID cases reported on Monday (01)

02 Feb, 2021 | 01:03 AM

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 fatalities rises to 323 on 01st of February

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port: ‘Terminal’ illness?

Cabinet nod to develop WCT as Joint Venture

01 Feb, 2021 | 10:43 PM

(VIDEO) 30 years of glory for SLAF’s No. 05 Fighter Jet Squadron

India cracks the whip; demands trilateral ECT development as agreed

Buffalos show might against hungry leopard

01 Feb, 2021 | 02:17 PM

PM & Union talks Successful- ECT 100% under Ports Auth.

ECT report handed over to subject minister; ECT to be discussed at cabinet

16-year-old drowns in Walawe River; Teacher arrested for negligence

16yr old drowns in Walawe River; Teacher arrested

01 Feb, 2021 | 10:33 AM

Myanmar Army seizes power after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi

More than 800 COVID-19 patients reported on 31st January

316 COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka

01 Feb, 2021 | 07:14 AM

ECT won’t be sold: Prime Minister

2.5 Mn doses of AstraZeneca Covishield to be ordered from India

52 people arrested in 24 hrs for violating quarantine regulations

52 arrested for violating quarantine regs

31 Jan, 2021 | 11:36 AM

Special PCoI appointed to implement decisions of political victimization PCoI

313 COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka; 08 deaths on Saturday: DGHS

32,539 people received the ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccine on Saturday (30)

32,539 people received Covishield vaccine

30 Jan, 2021 | 09:18 PM

COVID-19 VACCINE: People above 60 to be vaccinated from March

Display National Flag from 01st to 07th February ; Govt.

1997 INFORMANTS TO BE REWARDED FOR SUCCESSFUL TIPS

30 Jan, 2021 | 01:40 PM

Multiple Roads in Colombo CLOSED ahead of Independence Day (FULL LIST)

Local politico on the run; Public Security Minister tells police to take stern action

5286 people received the ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccine on Friday (29)

5286 people received ‘Covishield’ on Friday

29 Jan, 2021 | 11:33 PM

Wimal Weerawansa to lead discussion against ECT sale

Vaccine strengthened process to combat COVID-19; Health Minister

Local politico wanted for murder

29 Jan, 2021 | 05:58 PM

The port cannot be listed at CSE; Min. Namal

Naval personnel receive first jabs of ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’

Western Province schools to open on 15th Feb?

29 Jan, 2021 | 03:46 PM

SLAF Health Workers receive COVID vaccine

Arms trafficking Ex-LTTE Cadres & Underworld criminals remanded

Air Force makes request from public in Colombo

29 Jan, 2021 | 03:12 PM

CID to file indictments against ‘Podi Lassie’

Sri Lanka Cricket to appear before COPE on 11th Feb.

SLTB loses Rs. 40 Mn in revenue daily

29 Jan, 2021 | 01:36 PM

(VIDEO) Frontline Health Force Receives First Dose of New Vaccine

COVID-19 INCOLUATION BEGINS IN SRI LANKA

COVID-19 VACCINATION IN SL BEGINS TODAY (29)

29 Jan, 2021 | 07:18 AM

892 COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday (28)

(VIDEO) High speed drive ends in Diyawanna Oya

297 COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka

29 Jan, 2021 | 01:19 AM

Sri Lanka ranked 10th in handling COVID-19 more effectively.

COVID-19 jab at citizens’ discretion

Special Traffic plan in Colombo ahead of Independence Day

Special Traffic plan ahead of Independence Day

28 Jan, 2021 | 04:09 PM

Random PCR tests in Parliament

INDIA’S COVID VACCINE DONATION ARRIVES AT KATUNAYAKE

INDIA'S COVISHIELD VACCINE TO SL TODAY (28)

28 Jan, 2021 | 07:18 AM

Locals who visited Sigiriya tested COVID positive

G. L. Peiris noticed by Appeal Court over petition on university admission

If ECT deal goes ahead there’s nothing stopping TUs from striking

Ven. Thero warns over ECT deal

27 Jan, 2021 | 04:57 PM

China to donate 300,000 doses of its vaccine to SL

500,000 DOSES OF INDIA’S COVISHIELD VACCINE TO SL TOMORROW (28)

COVID-19 INOCULATION IN SL BEGINS ON FRIDAY (29): STATE MINISTER

COVID-19 INOCULATION BEGINS IN SL ON FRIDAY (29)

27 Jan, 2021 | 08:42 AM

SL opens diplomatic ties with Liechtenstein, a known haven for the super-rich

New COVID variant in SL; High Transmissibility but no threat to vaccine immunity

1340kg of smuggled turmeric seized by Navy

26 Jan, 2021 | 05:26 PM

(VIDEO) People in power using might to free themselves; alleges JVP

Owners of MV Eurosun seek to repair carriers keel

EU reiterates need for Sri Lanka to amend the Prevention of Terrorism Act

EU reiterates need for Sri Lanka to amend PTA

26 Jan, 2021 | 11:58 AM

UNHRC 46TH SESSION REPORT ON SL: GoSL RESPONSE TODAY

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 287

Intel on killing of police officers in 2018, inaccurate; Ex-CID Chief tells PCoI

Startling revelation at PCoI on April Attacks

25 Jan, 2021 | 06:56 PM

Releasing 49% of ECT, cause for serious concern; Ven. Akmeemana Dayarathana

Sri Lanka facing Indian invasion, warns Ven. Medagoda Abhayatissa

100 new courts for the country soon; PM

25 Jan, 2021 | 05:42 PM

Detained Indian fisherman tests COVID positive

Court orders for INTERPOL warrant against drug lord

One year since first COVID case detected in SL

25 Jan, 2021 | 03:21 PM

(VIDEO) Gunmen caught on camera fleeing after shooting dead one person

Rice prices to remain below Rs. 100/- for next three years

One person killed in a shooting in Panadura

25 Jan, 2021 | 11:35 AM

MEPA investigating possible damage to Little Basses Reef

MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara COVID positive

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 283

25 Jan, 2021 | 07:47 AM

MV Eurosun refloated and moved out of danger

Multiple areas released from isolation

1185 people with outstanding warrants arrested

24 Jan, 2021 | 03:51 PM

Special police op leads to arrest of constable;

No Oil Spill from MV Eurosun; MEPA

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 280

24 Jan, 2021 | 09:13 AM

WINNER! – Shukra bags Rs. 02 Mn Prize in Sirasa Lakshapathi

Bulk Carrier distressed near Little Basses Reef – 33,000 MT of Clinker aboard

Bodies of Indian fishers handed over to Indian Coast Guard

Bodies of Indian fishers handed over to Indian CG

23 Jan, 2021 | 03:56 PM

Pavithra Wanniarachchi COVID positive, Health Ministry confirms

Bulk Carrier runs aground off Little Basses Reef

INDIAN COVID-19 VACCINE TO SL ON WEDNESDAY (27)

23 Jan, 2021 | 12:15 PM

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LAW COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM AMENDED

COVID-19 VACCINATION TRIALS IN SRI LANKA TODAY (23)

COVID vaccination trial in Sri Lanka on Saturday

22 Jan, 2021 | 06:29 PM

India lodges protest over mid-sea collision involving SLN

AG seeks clarification on vaccine purchase agreement

Edwin Ariyadasa no more; Snr. Journalist takes a bow at 98

Snr. Journalist Edwin Ariyadasa no more

22 Jan, 2021 | 03:57 PM

Losing ECT is a loss for SLPA; warns JVP

Fasting farmers in Walsapugala hospitalized

NMRA approval to use Oxford /AstraZeneca vaccine

22 Jan, 2021 | 12:07 PM

CBSL issues warning over Online Financial Frauds and Scams

24 hour water cut in Colombo on Saturday (23)

Minor tremor reported in Walapane, N'Eliya

22 Jan, 2021 | 10:54 AM

PCoI appointed to probe alleged HR violations in preceding PCoIs

OVER 75,000 SRI LANKANS REPATRIATED SO FAR

Editors Guild of India urges Adani group to withdraw defamation case

Indian Editors Guild Decries case by Adani

21 Jan, 2021 | 07:23 PM

Total of 04 bodies recovered following mid-sea collision

UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING COVID VACCINE TO SL

AKD slams government's handling of COVID tonic

21 Jan, 2021 | 05:44 PM

Sri Lankan stocks hit new all time high

Ex-Chief of CID further remanded

Justice must be delivered according to the law – Supreme Court Judge

Justice must be served as per the law - SC Judge

21 Jan, 2021 | 01:29 PM

Judges should not have agendas – Attorney General

Crowds converge to obtain COVID ‘cure’ for free

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF PISTOL

21 Jan, 2021 | 10:21 AM

BIA & MRIA OPENED FOR TOURIST ARRIVALS

770 COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday (20)

Biden inaugurated as 46th US President

21 Jan, 2021 | 02:40 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 274

TWO BODIES RECOVERED FOLLOWING MID-SEA COLLISION

MODERN PRISON FOR HORANA

20 Jan, 2021 | 06:17 PM

Independence of judiciary essential for a democratic system ; AG

‘I COULDN’T SLEEP, SO I LEFT’ ; COVID PATIENT TELLS POLICE

MISSING COVID-19 PATIENT LOCATED

20 Jan, 2021 | 09:47 AM

COVID PATIENT LEAVES TREATMENT CENTRE WITHOUT PERMISSION

India to start COVID-19 vaccine exports as soon as Wednesday

PROTEST OPPOSITE INDIAN HC AGAINST ADANI GROUP

19 Jan, 2021 | 07:06 PM

JVP WARNS OVER UNUSUAL STOCK GAINS

2021 INAUGURAL SESSION OF MIHINTHALE PS ENDS IN MELEE

DECISION ON RANJAN WILL BE MADE IN THREE WEEKS

19 Jan, 2021 | 02:06 PM

MCC & MCA INCONSISTENT WITH CONSTITUTION

Wild Elephant Management Reserve will be gazetted; says Namal R.

COVID-19 VACCINE FOR SRI LANKANS BY END OF FEB.

19 Jan, 2021 | 11:46 AM

CABINET APPROVES TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF PCOI REPORT

CABINET APPROVES TO DRAFT SIGN LANGUAGE BILL

GRACE PERIOD TO PAY ELECTRICITY BILLS

19 Jan, 2021 | 10:03 AM

RANJAN’S PARLIAMENTARY SEAT IS NOW VACANT ; AG

HEAVY MACHINERY USED TO CLEAR PROTECTED LAND

‘Look at April Attacks & related matters, greater picture will emerge’; Dr. Nalinda

Nalinda hints at Indian intervention

18 Jan, 2021 | 05:33 PM

India ‘intervened’ on Jaffna University memorial issue

SPECIAL OP TO BUST SYNTHETIC DRUG TRAFFICKING

POLICE INSPECTOR NABBED TO AIDING DRUG TRAFFICKERS

18 Jan, 2021 | 11:56 AM

POLICE SHUTDOWN ILLEGAL PARTY & ARREST 54

MILITARY TRAINING FOR ALL ABOVE THE AGE OF 18; SAYS MINISTER

PARTY LEADERS TO MEET TODAY

18 Jan, 2021 | 09:10 AM

08 COVID FATALITIES ON SUNDAY; COUNTRY TOTAL RISES TO 264

MULTIPLE AREAS IN KALUTARA AND BERUWALA RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

MULTIPLE AREAS ISOLATED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

17 Jan, 2021 | 02:32 PM

SRI LANKA TO USE OXFORD – ASTRAZENECA COVID VACCINE

OVER 1000KG OF ILLEGALLY IMPORTED TURMERIC SEIZED

LEGAL ACTION AGAINST IMPERSONATING IGP'S RELATIVES

17 Jan, 2021 | 09:30 AM

FEMALE DRUG TRAFFICKER NABBED FROM WANATHAMULLA

MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE FOR BREACHING QUARANTINE REGS

President visits Medirigiriya to solve the peoples’ issues

PRESIDENT IN MEDIRIGIRIYA

16 Jan, 2021 | 09:11 PM

MINIMUM WAGE WILL BE IMPOSED FOR ESTATE WORKERS

MULTIPLE POLICE UNITS PROBING GAMPAHA HEIST

COVID FATALITIES RISE TO 255; 04 DEATHS ON FRIDAY

15 Jan, 2021 | 10:23 PM

MULTIPLE AREAS RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

Over 300 tourists arrive; lockdown in Ukraine still in effect

RECENT TRADING AT CSE, A CAUSE FOR CONCERN; FSP

15 Jan, 2021 | 05:58 PM

Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates further

Agriculture Development Officer given 10 years RI for soliciting a bribe

'Park and Ride' launched in Colombo

15 Jan, 2021 | 03:07 PM

15 MPs test negative for COVID-19

32 people to be prosecuted for 2019 Terror Attacks

Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe new Navy Chief of Staff

New Chief of Staff of the Navy

15 Jan, 2021 | 12:55 PM

Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera honoured in farewell salute

‘Park and Ride’ Luxury Bus service from today

04th Aerial Seed Bombing Operation carried out by SLAF

04th Aerial Seed Bombing Operation by SLAF

15 Jan, 2021 | 09:39 AM

COVID-19 FATALITIES RISE TO 251, 04 DEATHS ON THURSDAY

BASL unaware of recruiting lawyers to police service

Japan bars entry for new arrivals due to new COVID-19 strains

Japan imposes ban on entry, including Sri Lankans

14 Jan, 2021 | 05:04 PM

NAVY RESCUES LANKAN FISHERMEN FROM INDIAN WATERS

TRAVEL AGENTS TO LOSE LICENSES IF GUIDELINES ARE VIOLATED

COURT-LIKE PREMISES FOR CHILDREN TO TESTIFY

14 Jan, 2021 | 01:36 PM

WITNESS PROTECTION ACT TO BE AMENDED; HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Passing Out Parade for newly inducted SLAF Air Dogs

Thai Pongal - the Festival of Harvest

14 Jan, 2021 | 11:37 AM

NEW COVID-19 VARIANT HAS HIGH TRANSMISSIBILITY ; STUDY

U.S. House impeaches Trump for a second time

ILLEGAL DOLOMITE MINE RAIDED

13 Jan, 2021 | 07:02 PM

PROTEST FOR ‘FREEDOM OF SPEECH’ IN COLOMBO

Case between George Steuart Health (Pvt) Ltd & MTV Channel (Pvt) Ltd taken up

463 PCR TESTS CARRIED OUT IN PARLIAMENT

13 Jan, 2021 | 05:11 PM

COVID-19 VARIANT DETECTED IN SRI LANKA

RANJAN TO LEGALLY LOSE MP SEAT IN 06 MONTHS

PILLAYAN ACQUITTED & RELEASED

13 Jan, 2021 | 10:06 AM

02 ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL CASH & GOLD POSSESSION

Sri Lanka records four new COVID-19 deaths

(VIDEO) IUSF CHIEF ARRESTED DURING PROTEST

12 Jan, 2021 | 05:59 PM

‘I’M NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK THE TRUTH’; RANJAN’S PARTING WORDS

GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE

APPROVAL MANDATORY FOR ALL INCOMING PASSENGERS

12 Jan, 2021 | 03:08 PM

Dilith Jayaweera’s case against BBC Sandeshaya dismissed by HC, “with costs”

UPDATE : RANJAN RAMANAYAKE MOVED TO QUARANTINE

Ranjan Ramanayake sentenced to 04 years RI

12 Jan, 2021 | 10:58 AM

CABINET APPROVES PURCHASE OF LOW-FLOOR BUSES

COVID-19 VACCINE WILL BE BROUGHT WITH NMRA APPROVAL

08 COVID FATALITIES ON MONDAY (11), COUNTRY TOLL RISES TO 240

08 COVID FATALITIES ON MONDAY, COUNTRY TOLL AT 240

12 Jan, 2021 | 12:08 AM

(VIDEO) LEADERS IN SL LACK HONESTY ; ANURA KUMARA

FOX KANDY BY FOX RESORTS WINS SILVER AT SATA 2020

PRISON OFFICERS INTERDICTED OVER PRISONER RELEASE

11 Jan, 2021 | 05:39 PM

(VIDEO) GUNMAN OPENS FIRE AT CAR SALE IN AMPARA

DRUG TRAFFICKING PNB OFFICERS FURTHER REMANDED

Pararajasingham muder case against Pillayan

11 Jan, 2021 | 12:40 PM

OPP. QUESTIONS DELAY IN CHARGING 21/04 ATTACK SUSPECTS

JAFFNA WAR MEMORIAL TO BE RECONSTRUCTED

VASUDEVA NANAYAKKARA POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

11 Jan, 2021 | 10:09 AM

COVID-19 VACCINATION TO BEGIN BY FEBRUARY: MINISTER

03 COVID-19 DEATHS ON SUNDAY; COUNTRY FATALITIES AT 232

PARLIAMENT TRACING HAKEEM'S CLOSE CONTACTS

10 Jan, 2021 | 04:08 PM

Heavy rain expected for many areas in Sri Lanka

Over 8700kg of smuggled dried turmeric seized in northwestern seas

RAUFF HAKEEM TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

10 Jan, 2021 | 09:39 AM

04 COVID fatalities from Homagama Base Hospital; Country fatalities at 229

SEVERAL MORE AREAS ISOLATED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

DOJ charges 03 Sri Lankans over 2019 April Terror Attacks

DOJ charges 03 Sri Lankans over 2019 Terror Attack

09 Jan, 2021 | 12:16 PM

OVER 10,000 INMATES RELEASED TO REDUCE CONGESTION

OVER 200 DENGUE CASES IN 1ST NINE DAYS OF 2021

NEW MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR FAMILIES OF MONKS

08 Jan, 2021 | 06:15 PM

Ex-Directors of ETI Finance Ltd arrested

124kg of Kerala cannabis seized by Navy in northern seas

MAHARA INMATES DIED FROM GUN-SHOT WOUNDS

08 Jan, 2021 | 12:40 PM

CBK DISAPPOINTED OVER SLFP’S CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS

Dr. Kanagasundrem, among British-Sri Lankans recognized in Queen’s Honor List

COVID-19 CASE DETECTED AT UGC; PREMISES CLOSED

08 Jan, 2021 | 11:03 AM

Dayasiri Jayasekara tests positive for COVID-19

President appoints commission to simplify existing laws

INDIAN FM MEETS POLITICAL HEADS

07 Jan, 2021 | 07:11 PM

GoSL to purchase 300,000 MT of paddy from local farmers

REPORT ON SUGAR TAX AMENDMENT CALLED

ARMY’S CORPS OF AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK ESTABLISHED

ARMY CORPS OF AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK ESTABLISHED

07 Jan, 2021 | 05:47 PM

GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR MANAGING TOURISTS

05TH GROUP OF UKRAINIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE IN SL

08-DECADE LONG CHRONICLE OF SRI LANKA SIGNAL CORPS

07 Jan, 2021 | 01:43 PM

REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO BE INCREASED; NO PAID QUARANTINE

FOUR PEOPLE DEAD AT US CAPITOL PROTESTS

Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook

07 Jan, 2021 | 09:53 AM

One dead after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

KOTAHENA & SEVERAL OTHER AREAS RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

WEATHER ALERT: FLASH FLOODS IN AKURANA

06 Jan, 2021 | 07:35 PM

MUSLIM MARRIAGE LAW TO BE AMENDED

(VIDEO) HARIN SLAMS GOVT’S SO-CALLED ‘ONE COUNTRY ONE LAW’

LOCAL POLITICO ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

06 Jan, 2021 | 05:56 PM

SL will be given priority in Indian COVID vaccine – Jaishankar

OPP. SLAMS ATTEMPT TO PASS ESSENTIAL SERVICE GAZETTE

ANOTHER COVID POSITIVE ESCAPEE FROM GALLELLA ARRESTED

ANOTHER COVID POSITIVE ESCAPEE ARRESTED

06 Jan, 2021 | 05:06 PM

SL’S PROSPERITY WILL ADVANCE WITH MEANINGFUL DEVOLUTION

“Investigate certain hotels that charged to quarantine SL returnees!” – Namal R.

GOVT. WILL RETAIN OWNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT OF ECT

06 Jan, 2021 | 11:34 AM

TWO GN DIVISIONS IN EHELIYAGODA & PUJAPITIYA ISOLATED

ARREST EX-SWARNAMAHAL DIRECTORS; AG TELLS CID

"They are pillaging the people!" State Minister

05 Jan, 2021 | 05:43 PM

INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER IN SL FOR TALKS

PERPETUAL TREASURIES LIMITED SUSPENSION EXTENDED

CRIMINAL PROBE AGAINST ETI & SWARNAMAHAL

05 Jan, 2021 | 05:10 PM

DRUGS TO BE DESTROYED PUBLICLY, SAMPLES TO BE RETAINED

VEN. RATHANA THERO TAKES OATHS IN PARLIAMENT

THREE ROADS IN MUTUWAL ISOLATED

05 Jan, 2021 | 07:21 AM

UKRAINING TOUR GROUP IS A PILOT PROJECT; DR. SUDARSHINI

LOCALS MEET ELEPHANTS FACE-TO-FACE DURING PROTEST

SUGAR IMPORT SCAM: JVP FILES COMPLAINT WITH CID

04 Jan, 2021 | 05:59 PM

COVID-19 IS AIR-BORNE & NOT WATER-BORNE ; DR. SUDARSHINI

NHS SCHEME LOCKDOWN LIFTED; MOVEMENT RESTRICTED

TOURISM BODY CONCERNED OVER UKRAINIAN VISIT

04 Jan, 2021 | 04:56 PM

BIA LAB COMPLETES 100,000 PCR Tests in 05 Months

INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT SRI LANKA TOMORROW

04th BATCH OF UKRAINIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE IN SL

04 Jan, 2021 | 03:14 PM

7500 KG OF ILLEGALLY IMPORTED TURMERIC SEIZED

15-YEAR-OLD DEAD IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT

RAJAPIHILLA PARK DESTRUCTION; CEA ORDERED TO SUBMIT REPORT

RAJAPIHILLA DESTRUCTION; REPORT CALLED FROM CEA

04 Jan, 2021 | 02:06 PM

GR. 11 CLASSES TO COMMENCE FROM JAN 25TH

NAVY-LED JOINT OP LEADS TO DRUGS WORTH RS. 600 Mn

RAJAPIHILLA PARK FALLS VICTIM TO DEVELOPMENT DRIVE

04 Jan, 2021 | 12:20 PM

NHS HOUSING SCHEME RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

Ukrainian tour group’s visit to Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya cancelled

POLICE FOIL SALE OF 06 ELEPHANT PEARLS

04 Jan, 2021 | 09:54 AM

TOURIST SITES CLOSED FOR LOCALS AS UKRANIAN TOUR GROUP SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE

Isolation status to be lifted in several areas tomorrow

PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR UWATENNE SUMANA THERO

03 Jan, 2021 | 11:58 AM

Sri Lanka confirms three more COVID-19 deaths

ANNUAL DENGUE CASELOAD FALLS TO LOWEST IN 2020

FIXED PRICES FOR 10 ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS

02 Jan, 2021 | 01:35 PM

OPERATION LAUNCHED TO LOCATE VIOLENT LEOPARD

Rwandan experts in Sri Lanka to resolve Sena caterpillar menace

MULTIPLE AREAS IN THE EAST ISOLATED

01 Jan, 2021 | 01:13 PM

INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE REQUIRED; STRESSES ATTORNEY GENERAL

RECORD NUMBER IN SPECIAL FORCES PROMOTED

FACE 2021 WITH SELF-DETERMINATION & COURAGE

01 Jan, 2021 | 07:52 AM

COVID-19 DEATHS PASS 200 MARK WITH 05 NEW FATALITIES

NAVY SEIZES DRUGS WORTH RS. 60MN IN SEAS OFF GALLE

KATTANKUDY IN ISOLATION AS COVID-19 CASES SURGE

31 Dec, 2020 | 06:44 PM

VICTIMS CAN BE BURIED OR CREMATED AS PER FAMILY’S WISH

SL EXAPTS CLAIM UNJUST TREATMENT IN REPATRIATION

02 MORE UKRAINIANS TEST COVID POSITIVE

31 Dec, 2020 | 06:10 PM

GENERAL SHAVENDRA SILVA HONOURED WITH MILITARY SALUTE

CBSL ISSUES UNCIRCULATED COIN TO MARK 70TH ANNIVERSARY

FISHMONGERS TESTED AT RANDOM FOR COVID-19

31 Dec, 2020 | 03:45 PM

ONE ESCAPEE FROM COVID-19 TREATMENT FACILITY ARRESTED

SLTB BUSES REPAIRED & RE-ADDED TO SERVICE RURAL AREAS

MATALE HOSPITAL WARD CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19

31 Dec, 2020 | 02:56 PM

SLFP READY TO GO SOLO IF TREATED UNFAIRLY – SIRISENA

133 COVID-19 CASES FROM COLOMBO IN PAST 24 HRS

800,000 PENDING CASES IN SRI LANKAN COURTS

31 Dec, 2020 | 10:50 AM

POLICE SERGEANT STABBED IN MAHAWA

50 FATALITIES FROM MOTOR ACCIDENTS IN DECEMBER

COVID TESTS AT W/PROVINCE EXITS DETECT 16 PATIENTS

31 Dec, 2020 | 10:03 AM

BREAKOUT FROM COVID TREATMENT CENTER – MANHUNT UNDERWAY

COVID-19 FATALITIES IN SRI LANKA RISES TO 199

RE-OPENING SCHOOLS IN W/PROVINCE FURTHER DELAYED

30 Dec, 2020 | 07:13 PM

EXPATS ALLEGE UNJUST TREATMENT UPON REPATRIATION

SRI LANKA AND INDIA DISCUSS FISHING WARS

Case between MTV Channel PVT LTD and George Steuart Health PVT LTD taken up

ENJOINING ORDER EXTENDED TO 08TH JAN

30 Dec, 2020 | 06:34 PM

MAHARA PRISON RIOT REPORT SUBMITTED TO JUSTICE MINISTER

04 DEAD MAHARA PRISONERS TO BE CREMATED AT GOVT. EXPENSE

RATNAPURA HOSPITAL WARD CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19

30 Dec, 2020 | 03:54 PM

KOSGAMA POLICE AREA RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

450 PRISONERS TO HAVE COMMUTED SENTENCES

13 TEST POSITIVE IN RANDOM COVID TESTS

30 Dec, 2020 | 01:36 PM

RETIRED ARMY PERSONNEL TO FORM SPECIAL PRISON UNIT

03 UKRANIANS IN SRI LANKA TESTED POSITIVE TO COVID-19

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS TO STUDY VICTORIA DAM

30 Dec, 2020 | 10:57 AM

BASEMENT IN DUPLICATION ROAD FLOODS KILLING ONE

ALI SABRY REFUTES REPORTS ON RESIGNATION

COVID-19 FATALITIES IN SRI LANKA RISES TO 195

29 Dec, 2020 | 08:36 PM

EXTREME WEATHER : TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR SLAMS COLOMBO

GCE A/L STUDENTS NEGLECTED: CEYLON TEACHERS UNION

MAHA SEASON: ADEQUATE WATER RESOURCES AVAILABLE

29 Dec, 2020 | 02:54 PM

03 COVID-19 DEATHS CONFIRMED; COUNTRY FATALITIES RISE TO 194

ARMY COMMANDER PROMOTED TO RANK OF 04 STAR GENERAL

USE OF MAIZE FOR LIQUOR & ETHANOL PRODUCTION PROHIBITED

USE OF MAIZE FOR LIQUOR PRODUCTION PROHIBITED

28 Dec, 2020 | 06:33 PM

SELLING NATIONAL RECOURCES IS ACT OF TREASON; WARNS TU

PC POLL: OPPOSITION FACTIONS CLAIM POLLS WOULD MAKE SL POORER

The ICC Awards of the Decade winners announced

28 Dec, 2020 | 03:55 PM

UKRANIAN TOURISTS FIRST TO ARRIVE IN SL AS PILOT PROJECT

BURY COVID DEAD, SANGHA SABHA WRITES TO PRESIDENT

PROTEST IN COLOMBO AGAINST BURIAL OF COVID DEAD

28 Dec, 2020 | 02:10 PM

COVID IN PRISONS: 3,709 CASES TO-DATE WITH 3,229 RECOVERIES

05 TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 AT WP EXIT POINTS ON SUNDAY

Colombo registers 174 COVID-19 cases on Sunday

28 Dec, 2020 | 10:52 AM

WHO VACCINE: NO MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN LEGAL FRAMEWORK

04 MORE COVID-19 DEATHS CONFIRMED; COUNTRY FATALITIES RISE TO 191

Discussions underway to procure COVID-19 vaccine to SL

Discussions underway to obtain COVID-19 vaccine

27 Dec, 2020 | 09:36 PM

HEAVY RAIN WARNING ISSUED

MULTIPLE AREAS IN COLOMBO RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

10 Grama Niladhari Divisions in Ratnapura Isolated

27 Dec, 2020 | 04:01 PM

COLOMBO REGISTERS 235 COVID-19 INFECTIONS

20,000 KG OF SMUGGLED TURMERIC SEIZED

Discussions on COVID vaccines on the 28th of Dec.

26 Dec, 2020 | 10:19 PM

COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY RING LEADER ARRESTED

MASSES GATHER TO OBTAIN ANTI-COVID-19 TONIC FROM DAMMIKA

GoSL TO FILE COMPLAINT WITH BASEL SECRETARIAT ON UKRAINE WASTE

UKRAINE WASTE: COMPLAINT TO BASEL SECRETARIAT

25 Dec, 2020 | 11:52 AM

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS SPIRITUALLY; LEND A HAND TO THOSE IN NEED: CARDINAL

SCORES OF BIRDS FOUND DEAD IN ELUWANKULAMA

MAHARA PRISON RIOT : FAMILIES DEMAND JUSTICE

24 Dec, 2020 | 06:12 PM

Angoda Lokka: CB-CID approaches SL govt for DNA Samples

THREE POLICE JURISDICTIONS ISOLATED: NOCPCO

INQUIRY INTO 700 FAKE VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS

24 Dec, 2020 | 12:03 PM

Riot Squad for Prisons in Sri Lanka

No further restrictions will be imposed this Christmas – Army Commander

Sri Lanka’s popular Google search topics

23 Dec, 2020 | 06:35 PM

SUPREME COURT DISMISSES PETITIONS AGAINST UNI. ENROLLMENT

NO PILGRIMAGES TO SRI PADA IN JANUARY – N’ELIYA DISTRICT SECRETARY

Two more COVID-19 deaths reported

23 Dec, 2020 | 09:14 AM

COVID-19 TESTS AT ALL WESTERN PROVINCE EXIT POINTS

UK FLIGHTS ON HALT TEMPORARILY

Five more COVID-19 deaths reported

22 Dec, 2020 | 09:44 AM

MoF implements incentive scheme for Sri Lankans working overseas.

Rambukwella does a U-turn on registering social media users

SOCIAL MEDIA REGISTRATION: AN AFFRONT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH?

CRACKDOWN ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

21 Dec, 2020 | 10:45 AM

SEVERAL AREAS ISOLATED AS OF TODAY (21)

Sri Lanka to register social media users : Keheliya

Isolation status lifted in certain areas from tomorrow (21)

Latest list on areas placed under isolation

20 Dec, 2020 | 07:28 PM

Agrarian officers assess crop damages caused by Sena caterpillar

Pothuhera-Galagedara Central Expressway: Phase 3 begins

05 test positive for COVID-19 following random antigen tests

5 test positive for COVID following antigen tests

18 Dec, 2020 | 09:32 AM

SL does not require IMF; State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal

Port workers engage in a silent protest opposing the sale of the ECT

WHO and EU pledge EUR 2 Million for COVID-19 in SL

17 Dec, 2020 | 04:32 PM

SUBSTANDARD CHINESE SALMON BEING RETURNED

Multiple areas isolated with immediate effect: Govt Info Dept

US Embassy elaborates stance on discontinuation of MCC grant

US Embassy issues stance on MCC discontinuation

17 Dec, 2020 | 10:57 AM

MCC CANCELS COMPACT WITH SRI LANKA

COVID-19 patient found in Maradana

MAHARA PRISON RIOT: WATTALA MC REJECTS REQUEST TO BURY 04 VICTIMS

MAHARA PRISON RIOT: BURIAL REQUEST REJECTED

16 Dec, 2020 | 01:11 PM

MAHARA PRISON RIOT: VERDICT ON BURIAL OF 04 VICTIMS TO BE DELIVERED

THREE COVID-19 DEATHS CONFIRMED

MASTERMINDS OF MAHARA PRISON RIOT IDENTIFIED

16 Dec, 2020 | 08:16 AM

CID LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO SUPREME COURT FIRE

‘Hanuman Plover’ – New bird species discovered in Sri Lanka

No damage to records room or case files from fire

15 Dec, 2020 | 06:46 PM

No decision on holiday lockdown – Police

FIRE AT SUPREME COURT COMPLEX DOUSED

FIRE! AT SUPREME COURT COMPLEX

15 Dec, 2020 | 05:03 PM

Ground Control lost contact of SLAF PT-6: SLAF Spokesperson

Cabinet decides to further discuss PC Polls

Passengers can only be transported according to seating capacity

Quarnatine Order on Passenger Transport

15 Dec, 2020 | 12:39 PM

SKYPE calls for prisoners

Peliyagoda fish market to re-open for wholesale trade only

Kithul to be classified as a plantation crop

15 Dec, 2020 | 11:28 AM

Provincial letters to be eliminated from vehicle number plates

Ex-MP Abdullah Mahroof arrested

Sri Lanka Army's innovative new workshop

15 Dec, 2020 | 10:41 AM

Sri Lanka confirms two more COVID-19 deaths

400 elephants killed in 2020; Wildlife Minister to resign if he fails to end it

Cabinet approves overseas investment for ECT

14 Dec, 2020 | 06:57 PM

(VIDEO) Man climbs onto lamp post as last resort against council decision

Don’t experiment with so-called Anti-COVID recipes available online

AGs Dept not responsible for prison overcrowding

14 Dec, 2020 | 05:18 PM

Another 122 prisoners have tested positive for COVID-19

Borella records 156 COVID-19 cases on Sunday (13); 444 from Colombo District

444 COVID-19 cases reported from Colombo

14 Dec, 2020 | 11:36 AM

139 COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka since 04th Oct; – NOCPCO

‘Angoda Lokka’s associate arrested

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 death toll tops 150

13 Dec, 2020 | 11:05 PM

Isolation status lifted for multiple areas; several areas placed in isolation from Monday

EXCLUSIVE : Sealand – a micronation selling noble titles

Flight Operations to Sri Lanka to resume on 26th Dec. – CAASL

Flight Operations to SL to resume on 26th Dec.

12 Dec, 2020 | 07:32 PM

FESTIVE RESTRICTIONS: NO DECISION YET – ARMY COMMANDER

East Container Terminal development mired in indecision

ANOTHER DOWNGRADE - DEBT SERVICING RISKS BY S&P

11 Dec, 2020 | 06:31 PM

Jupiter and Saturn To Join In ‘Great Conjunction’ on 21st December

Conduct PC Elections soon; Prime Minister

‘DIG transferred for arresting Dr. Shafi’ with high level of extremism

Startling revelation at PCoI on April Attacks

11 Dec, 2020 | 02:40 PM

Dutch Monk’s samples sent to lab to determine cause of death

Quarantine period to be reviewed; over 14,000 PCR tests conducted daily

133 COVID-19 deaths since 04th October in Sri Lanka – NOCPCO

133 COVID-19 deaths since 04th October in SL

11 Dec, 2020 | 10:54 AM

Dietary Guidelines issued for Sri Lankans by MoH & FAO

Committee appointed to probe tremors in the central hills

02 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Thursday (10)

10 Dec, 2020 | 11:20 PM

PM tells IGP to deploy CID to investigate Dutch monk’s death

Sri Lanka tour of South Africa to go ahead as planned

Award-winning Sri Lankan Sci-fi 'VIKAARI' released

10 Dec, 2020 | 05:48 PM

MP Sumanthiran questions denial of justice for Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah

Public Officers are bound to protect public property – Attorney General

131 COVID-19 deaths since 04th October in Sri Lanka – NOCPCO

131 COVID-19 deaths since 04th October in SL

10 Dec, 2020 | 11:41 AM

697 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (10), 357 from Colombo

Do not let COVID hinder implementation of education plans – President

24 hour water cut for multiple areas in Colombo

10 Dec, 2020 | 06:42 AM

(VIDEO) ‘Be Cool, Don’t be offended’; Former Justice Minister tells successor

Limited movement during festive season; request from the Health Minister

Fitch Downgrades Sri Lanka Insurance’s IFS to ‘CCC+’ on Sovereign Downgrade

Another downgrade by Fitch Ratings

09 Dec, 2020 | 05:47 PM

COVID-19 bodies not claimed by families can be cremated; AG tells DG Health

Every citizen should be proud to call themselves Sri Lankan; MP Shanakiyan

Mahendran Extradition : Singapore AG sought clarification, Justice Minister

Bond Scam perpetrators will be brought to court

09 Dec, 2020 | 02:01 PM

Special COVID-19 Treatment Centres for Prison Inmates – NOCPCO Task Force

‘I was interdicted when plans were in place to arrest Zaharan’; Nalaka De Silva

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa calls on people to oppose corruption

President calls on people to oppose corruption

09 Dec, 2020 | 08:11 AM

Expressway Investment Company an attempt to privatize SL road network

All members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka resign

Expert committee to conduct postmortem

08 Dec, 2020 | 06:32 PM

Final Report by PCoI on Political Victimization handed over to President

Fitch Downgrades Bank of Ceylon to ‘CCC’ on Sovereign Downgrade

371 COVID-19 cases reported from Colombo on Monday

08 Dec, 2020 | 12:08 PM

Sri Lanka’s largest Wind Power Farm ‘Thambapavani’ added to the National Grid

Cabinet paper produced to commute death sentence to life in prison

Fingerprints of deceased Mahara Inmates sent to Criminal Records Division

145 statements recorded on Mahara Prison Riot

08 Dec, 2020 | 10:48 AM

02 confirmed COVID-19 deaths reported on Monday (08).

300 soldiers lost their lives during 2009 ceasefire; says Sarath Fonseka

All prisoners under death sentence will have their sentence reduced to 20 years

Death row inmates to have sentences reduced

07 Dec, 2020 | 07:28 PM

SJB stages silent protest against oppression

Mahara Prison Riot Interim Report submitted to Justice Minister

Night racers to be arrested from today - Police

07 Dec, 2020 | 03:40 PM

18,000 kg of drugs seized in Sri Lanka so far this year

O/L Examination in March 2021; Education Minister

Report by PCoI on Political Victimization to be given to President on Monday (07)

Political Victimization Report due on Monday (07)

07 Dec, 2020 | 11:01 AM

National Fertilizer Secretariat in hot water over subsidy scandal

Sri Lanka records three more COVID-19 deaths

Isolation status lifted for multiple areas

06 Dec, 2020 | 12:26 PM

07 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed on Saturday (05); death toll rises to 137

Applications for Grade 06 admission now available : Education Ministry

Departure terminal at BIA open for visitors

05 Dec, 2020 | 12:05 PM

Island-wide river pollution to be addressed ; Project to commence in January 2021

Mahendran extradition request pending response ; AG tells justice secretary

Sri Lanka confirms two deaths due to Cyclone Burevi

SL confirms two deaths due to Cyclone Burevi

04 Dec, 2020 | 07:01 PM

Sajith opposes Speaker’s attempt to expunge comment in Parliament

Minister issues warning to TUs that attempt to perform opposition’s role

Case against cremation of dead Mahara prisoners, postponed to 11th Dec.

Case against cremation of dead prisoners,postponed

04 Dec, 2020 | 12:53 PM

COVID-19 patient who spat on PHI’s face, arrested and remanded

Police to call for expert report on medication at Mahara Prison Infirmary

Human rights study exposes “inhumane” conditions in prisons

HRCSL exposes "inhumane" conditions in prisons

04 Dec, 2020 | 10:24 AM

Cyclone Burevi; 2467 structures across 12 districts damaged

Parliamentary Council ratifies President’s nominations

Cyclone Burevi leaves one missing, four injured

03 Dec, 2020 | 01:31 PM

Mahara Prison inmate arrested after escaping from hospital

Cyclone Burevi : ‘BUREVI’ is gradually moving away from the island

O/L Examination likes in March of 2021 ; Education Minister

O/L Examination likely in March of 2021

03 Dec, 2020 | 11:48 AM

Matale Mayor removed following an inquiry by Governor

Mahara Prison Riot : CID records statements from 26 people

Live Blog: Cyclone Burevi

02 Dec, 2020 | 11:21 AM

Strong winds expected as Cyclone Burevi to make landfall in SL

WARNING : Cyclonic Storm “BUREVI” to make landfall in Sri Lanka today (02)

Warning for Cyclonic Storm “BUREVI”

01 Dec, 2020 | 11:31 PM

04 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Tuesday (01); death toll rises to 122

Supreme Court rejects petitions against COVID-19 cremations

President appoints new judges to the Supreme Court & Court of Appeal

President appoints new judges to SC & COA

01 Dec, 2020 | 06:53 PM

Death toll from Mahara Prison Riots rises to 11; 117 injured

SL looking at India’s digital unified single window clearance system

Ex-Prison Chief Anuruddha Sampayo & others indicted by AG

Ex-Prison Chief Anuruddha Sampayo indicted

01 Dec, 2020 | 05:15 PM

Sri Lanka’s over-reliance on loans must end; says President

Eastern Province braces for heavy rains; schools closed this week

Cyclone Burevi to Cross Sri Lanka’s east tomorrow

Cyclone Burevi to Cross Sri Lanka on Wednesday

01 Dec, 2020 | 12:53 PM

O/L Examination further postponed; Education Minister

Committee to investigate irregularities in the Grand Hyatt Project.

Cyclone to cross eastern coast of Sri Lanka

01 Dec, 2020 | 11:11 AM

CID investigating Mahara Prison Riot; 107 prisoners injured in total

Main suspect in Ranjan Silva’s killing arrested by INTERPOL

02 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Monday (30), death toll rises to 118

02 COVID-19 deaths reported on Monday (30)

01 Dec, 2020 | 09:14 AM

Govt. deprived of more than Rs 3 bn revenue due to dishonoured cheques

For the first time in Sri Lanka’s history Cabinet meets through video technology

Low pressure system in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm

WEATHER ALERT

30 Nov, 2020 | 07:27 PM

IGP instructs CID to investigate the Mahara Prison Riot

Defence Secretary instructs IGP to probe Mahara Prison unrest

Colombo HC lifts travel ban on Basil Rajapaksa

30 Nov, 2020 | 01:07 PM

Mahara Prison Riots : 08 prisoners dead and 50 injured

Basil Rajapaksa & 03 others acquitted and released

06 prisoners dead and over 02 dozen injured in Mahara Prison violence

Mahara Prison Violence : 06 Dead & 35 Injured

30 Nov, 2020 | 07:50 AM

Several dead and scores injured in Mahara Prison violence; fire rages within prison walls

07 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Sunday (29); raising death toll in SL to 116

Mahara Prison Unrest : 01 Prisoner dead & 03 Injured, STF on site to tighten security

UPDATED : Unrest at Mahara Prison

29 Nov, 2020 | 05:59 PM

487 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday (28)

Schools in Dambulla closed for a week

Multiple Police areas in Colombo & Gampaha released from isolation

Multiple Police areas released from isolation

29 Nov, 2020 | 07:34 AM

02 COVID-19 deaths reported on Saturday (28)

Sri Lanka, India & the Maldives agree to strengthen cooperation on Maritime Security

'Gammadda Vijey'- the miracle slinger

27 Nov, 2020 | 01:26 PM

PNB investigating SL fishermen nabbed with heroin in Indian waters

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in SL for Trilateral Meeting

C. D. Wickramaratne is the new Inspector General of Police

C. D. Wickramaratne is the new IGP

27 Nov, 2020 | 10:31 AM

Sri Lankans successfully evacuated from war zone in Tigray, Ethiopia

COVID-19 death toll rises to 99 with 03 confirmed deaths on Thursday (26)

MTV Channel PVT LTD to counter-sue George Steuart Health PVT LTD

MTV Channel to counter-sue George Steuart Health

26 Nov, 2020 | 06:20 PM

Russian to further enhance cooperation with Sri Lanka – Putin

CEB considering brick production using fly-ash from Norochcholai

COPE to meet online for the first time

26 Nov, 2020 | 01:03 PM

New Cabinet & State Minister sworn in : PMD

Colpetty Crimes OIC dies following sudden illness

Aerial observations to curb deforestation

26 Nov, 2020 | 10:35 AM

$1,200 to return home; Sri Lankan Migrant Workers trapped in Lebanon

Multiple areas placed in isolation

2019 April Attacks orchestrated by foreign force; Sirisena tells PCoI

Sirisena concludes providing evidence to PCoI

25 Nov, 2020 | 05:50 PM

100kg heroin seized from Sri Lankan boat by Indian Coast Guard

AG meets MEPA & Experts to discuss claim from MT New Diamond

Shani Abeysekera exposed to COVID-19

25 Nov, 2020 | 01:18 PM

Protest continues against moving inmates to undergo quarantine in Angunukolapelessa

Severe Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” to further intensify

Assault on Female Employee : Chief Engineer Arrested

Assault on Female : Chief Engineer Arrested

25 Nov, 2020 | 11:05 AM

NWSDB and CEB will not suspend services in isolated areas due to delayed payments

04 COVID-19 deaths reported on Tuesday (24); death toll rises to 94

Video of assault on female employee sparks social media outrage

Netizens furious over video of assault on female

24 Nov, 2020 | 07:59 PM

Drug trafficking Police Narcotic Bureau officers further remanded

‘Pillayan’ granted bail in Pararajasingham murder case

CA quashes summons on Gotabaya Rajapaksa

24 Nov, 2020 | 02:00 PM

AGs Dept make submissions at Mullaithivu MC against Mahaviru Memo

COVID-19 cases in prisons rises to 717; 35 new cases reported on Tuesday (24)

Protest against bringing inmates to undergo quarantine in Angunukolapelessa

Prisoners against Quarantine Prisoners

24 Nov, 2020 | 11:18 AM

62 arrested for failing to adhere to quarantine regulations

Rs. 04 Bn deposited in Hizbullah’s accounts; expose’ at PCoI

03 COVID-19 deaths reported on Monday (23)

24 Nov, 2020 | 12:12 AM

12,095 PCR tests on Sunday; 4,501 persons in 42 tri service-managed QCs

Low depression in Bay of Bengal can turn into cyclonic storm

Appoint Ranil to National MP seat; UNP representatives made a request

UNP reps want to appoint Ranil to National MP seat

23 Nov, 2020 | 12:11 PM

Online registration for universities begins – UGC

Police on stand-by to assist re-opening schools; DIG Ajith Rohana

04 COVID-19 deaths reported on Sunday (22), death toll rises to 87

COVID-19 death toll in SL rises to 87

22 Nov, 2020 | 11:17 PM

Several isolated areas in WP to be released tomorrow (23): NOCPCO

Sri Lankan born medical professional at the forefront of COVID-19 vaccine development

257 new COVID-19 cases confirmed today (21)

21 Nov, 2020 | 07:17 PM

Second reading of 2021 Budget passed with a majority of 99 votes

Powers vested in DG of Archaeology transferred to District Secretaries

International drug traffickers connected to Weligama Heroin bust: DIG Ajith Rohana

Intl. traffickers connected to Weligama drug bust

21 Nov, 2020 | 08:47 AM

100kg of heroin seized in Weligama

Jaffna HC dismissed 04 petitions filed against Police on Mahaviru Memo

Govt. focused on paying troll farms and not for vaccines; Sajith Premadasa

Sajith slams govt. for not ordering vaccines

20 Nov, 2020 | 03:03 PM

“Sri Lanka does not need COVID vaccine right now”; Vasudeva

Decision to reopen schools made in consultation with stakeholders

305 COVID-19 cases reported from Colombo on Thursday (19) – NOCPCO

10,356 PCR tests on Thursday (19)

20 Nov, 2020 | 12:05 PM

Mobile Clinics & Special Ambulance service for lock-down areas

Import restrictions to be reviewed; FM tells EU Ambassadors

COVID-19 infected mother & son leave IDH

20 Nov, 2020 | 09:50 AM

COVID-19 death toll in SL rises to 73 following 04 deaths reported on Thursday (19)

Rapid Antigen Test is not a substitute for the PCR test; GMOA

Over 800 cops exposed to COVID-19; SL Police says spread controlled

Over 800 police officers exposed to COVID-19

19 Nov, 2020 | 06:46 PM

President in Parliament for Second Reading of the 2021 Budget.

“We need investments: not loans” President tells Chinese Ambassador

Schools to re-open on 23rd Nov., excluding in W/Province & lock-down areas

Schools to re-open on 23rd November

19 Nov, 2020 | 12:07 PM

Lalith Weeratunga and Anusha Palpita acquitted in Sil Cloth case

Wrongdoers will be brought before the law irrespective of their social status

'Hands off the media', warns the Opposition Leader

18 Nov, 2020 | 06:57 PM

Government inherited a failed governance structure; PM

Prisoner who broke out of the Old Bogambara Prison, arrested

Dr. Anil Jasinghe set to return to combat COVID-19

Dr. Anil Jasinghe to make a come-back

18 Nov, 2020 | 12:53 PM

President marks 01 year in office; will address the nation on Wednesday

Bogambara Prison Break: 01 Dead, 03 Injured and 01 Missing

Minor tremor experienced in Digana

18 Nov, 2020 | 10:28 AM

COVID-19 deaths rise in Sri Lanka with 05 deaths on Tuesday (17)

Key take aways from the 2021 Budget

VAT unchanged for businesses with turnover of over Rs. 25 mn per month

VAT unchanged at 08%

17 Nov, 2020 | 05:42 PM

Live Blog: Budget 2021 – Live updates

Voluntary Retirement Scheme of Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd., approved

3,281 people in 33 tri service-managed QCs are still in quarantine

10,713 PCR tests on Monday (16)

17 Nov, 2020 | 11:04 AM

1.5% of the total prison population in Sri Lanka exposed to COVID-19

Another 85 Sri Lankans return to the island, after months trapped overseas

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 death toll rises to 61

16 Nov, 2020 | 09:51 PM

Another Covid vaccine breakthrough; Moderna reveals product is 94.5% effective

2021 Appropriation Bill will be presented on Tuesday (17)

02 Female Officers commissioned as Pilots for the 01st time in SLAF history

02 SLAF Female Officers commissioned as Pilots

16 Nov, 2020 | 11:51 AM

Clearing Kallaru in Wilpattu is illegal; COA rules against Bathiudeen

Mobile Medical Clinics for lock-down residents

Separate facilities to treat COVID-19 infected prisoners

Separate facilities for COVID19 infected prisoners

16 Nov, 2020 | 10:16 AM

COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 58, with 05 deaths reported on Sunday (15)

COVID-19 cases from Sri Lankan prisons surge past 400

Additional hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients

15 Nov, 2020 | 11:40 AM

Several more areas in Colombo including Fort & Slave Island isolated

Suspect arrested over fake news on COVID-19 deaths: DIG Ajith Rohana

Senior Journalist & Veteran Artiste Sydney Chandrasekara passes away

Senior Journalist Sydney Chandrasekara no more

14 Nov, 2020 | 08:46 AM

Sri Lanka exceeds 16,000 COVID-19 cases: 468 new cases confirmed on Friday (13)

05 COVID-19 deaths reported on Friday (13) in Sri Lanka

Foreign Ministry cautions Sri Lankan travellers

13 Nov, 2020 | 07:14 PM

60 port workers exposed to COVID-19 to-date; Shipping Ops delayed

CID investigation social media posts on people dropping dead

People with chronic diseases must continue taking their medicine

Special Announcement to Quarantined Flats

13 Nov, 2020 | 05:24 PM

Due process violated in porting Rapid Antigen Test Kits; says Opposition

Lock-down & Quarantine Order will be lifted after review

COVID-19 may not be cause for people dropping dead; Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara

COVID-19 cases reported in hundreds is alarming

13 Nov, 2020 | 12:55 PM

Repatriation of Sri Lankans to resume next week

07 more arrested from lock-down areas following aerial surveillance op

MPs sign letter requesting Basil Rajapaksa to enter Parliament

Letter signed requesting Basil to enter Parliament

13 Nov, 2020 | 12:01 PM

‘Made in Sri Lanka’ UniCOLT Vehicles to be Manufactured at SLEME Workshop

(VIDEO) Eyes in the Sky – SLAF operation to monitor quarantine violators

15 arrested from lock-down areas following drone monitoring op

Drone monitoring op leads to 15 arrests in Mutuwal

12 Nov, 2020 | 06:34 PM

2020 Budget passed in Parliament without a vote

15th Drone Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery Inaugurated (VIDEO)

02 COVID-19 deaths reported in Sri Lanka on Thursday (12)

COVID-19 deaths in SL rise to 48

12 Nov, 2020 | 04:49 PM

Guideline issued for the disposal of masks, gloves etc., – CEA

All foreign currency debt dues for 2020 settled – Prime Minister

Sri Lanka Police clarifies reports on police officers infected with COVID-19

600 police officers exposed to COVID-19

12 Nov, 2020 | 11:43 AM

People who exited WP will be placed in quarantine – Police

Old Bogambara prisoners protest on roof demanding PCR tests (VIDEO)

635 COVID-19 cases were reported on Wednesday (11)

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Sri Lanka

12 Nov, 2020 | 05:30 AM

46th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka was a resident from Imbulgoda

45th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Exiting the Western Province prohibited with immediate effect

Exiting Western Province prohibited

11 Nov, 2020 | 07:30 PM

CHEC project workers exposed to COVID-19, says Port City Colombo

02 more people died of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka; death toll rises to 44

SL born Quadriplegic Doctor is Queensland’s Australian of the Year

Queensland's Australian of the Year is Sri Lankan

11 Nov, 2020 | 03:45 PM

42nd COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Celebrate Diwali indoors, urges Nuwara Eliya District Secretary

Manning Market will be shifted to Peliyagoda

11 Nov, 2020 | 10:24 AM

Special Ambulance Service For Lock-down Areas

430 COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday (10)

41st COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

10 Nov, 2020 | 07:32 PM

Bus fares to increase with effect from midnight, subject to conditions

Unidentified male among the latest COVID-19 victims

Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 31 Mn

KG worth Rs. 31 Mn seized by Navy

10 Nov, 2020 | 04:19 PM

2,362 people undergoing quarantine 27 tri service-managed QCs

Paddy stocks to be sold via Sathosa after threshing them into rice

DGHS authorized officer to permit travel in lock-down areas

DGHS authorized to permit travel in lockdown areas

10 Nov, 2020 | 09:20 AM

DGHS approval required for essential workers to exit isolated zones

36th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Angulana North & South placed in isolation

09 Nov, 2020 | 06:38 PM

WHO agrees to provide COVID-19 vaccine to 20% of SL population.

AG issues revised guidelines to address prison overcrowding

Several Committees in Parliament will meet on Monday (09)

Several Committees in Parliament will meet today

09 Nov, 2020 | 01:09 PM

MT New Diamond reaches the UAE; cargo of crude to be removed

35th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

FAQs on how to operate after quarantine is lifted

08 Nov, 2020 | 08:52 PM

BOI & EDB projects in isolated areas permitted to operate

No-one is permitted to exit isolated areas; Police

Minimum staff to report to State Institutions

08 Nov, 2020 | 01:22 PM

Quarantine Curfew for the Western Province & other areas will be lifted tomorrow

COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 34

Sri Lanka to receive antigen test kits from WHO on Sunday

SL to receive antigen test kits from WHO on Sunday

07 Nov, 2020 | 08:34 PM

Seven inmates at Bogambara prison test positive for COVID-19

30th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

News 1st marks 25 years of serving the people

06 Nov, 2020 | 08:24 PM

More prisoners test positive for COVID-19

More contacts of Peliyagoda Cluster test positive for COVID-19

Badugama New Settlement area removed from isolated areas list

Isolation restrictions in Badugama lifted

06 Nov, 2020 | 03:26 PM

82 garbage-filled freight containers to be shipped back to the UK

05 COVID-19 deaths reported in Sri Lanka; Total 29 COVID-19 deaths

Lanka Premier League to go ahead after authorities give green light

Lanka Premier League given green light

05 Nov, 2020 | 05:35 PM

Self-Quarantine should be strictly monitored after curfew is lifted – President

138 COVID-19 cases from the Colombo Municipality

COVID-19 infiltrates Welikada Prison

05 Nov, 2020 | 01:27 PM

Pharmaceutical Society introduces hotline to assist COVID-19 cases

Central Mail Exchange closed until further notice

Country cannot be on lock-down until a cure is discovered; President

People must be ready to resume their normal lives

04 Nov, 2020 | 06:27 PM

Rs. 7.3 Billion spent in October for COVID-19 relief purposes

GMOA resigns from health ministry’s technical committee

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 tally reaches 11,744

04 Nov, 2020 | 10:17 AM

23rd COVID-19 death reported in SL; COD ruled as Lung Infection

272 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka at 1830 hours (03rd Nov)

22nd COVID-19 death reported; COD ruled as COVID-19 Pneumonia

22nd COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

03 Nov, 2020 | 02:50 PM

Isurupaya closed following detection of COVID-19 case

Contact Details of Hospitals in WP & Kurunegala made public

(VIDEO) Largest whale stranding in Sri Lanka draws epic volunteer rescue effort

Almost 100 whales saved in Sri Lanka's West Coast

03 Nov, 2020 | 10:07 AM

Quarantine Curfew Pass application for Industries (Available for Download)

Multiple areas in Kegalle & Kurunegala isolated with immediate effect

Health Officials revise COVID-19 death toll

02 Nov, 2020 | 07:14 PM

(VIDEO) More than 100 whales beached on the Panadura Coast

164 new COVID-19 cases reported at 1700 hours on 02nd Nov.

Why was suicide victim added COVID-19 death toll?

02 Nov, 2020 | 05:11 PM

Two-day system to re-open grocery stores & pharmacies not practical

Suicide Victim tests positive for COVID-19 in postmortem PCR

‘Work From Home’, back for State Institutions in Western Province

'Work From Home' back for Western Province

02 Nov, 2020 | 09:32 AM

21st COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

193 new COVID-19 cases reported on 01st Nov. at 1630 hours

Quarantine Curfew re-imposed for the Western Province

Quarantine Curfew re-imposed for the W/Province

01 Nov, 2020 | 04:06 PM

Air Marshal Sumangala Dias promoted to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal

1633 arrested in October for violating quarantine curfew

102 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka

31 Oct, 2020 | 09:54 PM

137 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka (31st October 1830 hours)

454 people who left the Western Province in Quarantine

Current COVID-19 strain different to previous strains; Sri Lankan Researchers reveal details

Current COVID-19 strain different to previous ones

31 Oct, 2020 | 02:41 PM

14-day Quarantine to people who left Western Province; legal action upon return

221 arrested in 24 hours for violating quarantine regulations

20th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

31 Oct, 2020 | 10:19 AM

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in SL pass 10,000 mark

Legal action against Colpetty wedding party for violating quarantine regs.

No pill given when doing PCR, beware of bogus PHIs; warns police

Beware of fake PHIs; warns Sri Lanka Police

30 Oct, 2020 | 04:05 PM

Special operation to trace people who fled Western Province

586 COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday (29)

414 new COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday (29) – 1900 hours

COVID-19 cases on the rise

29 Oct, 2020 | 07:11 PM

20 garbage filled containers to be repatriated to the UK on Friday

Do not visit Nuwara Eliya during long weekend due to COVID-19

Only essential services to use expressway during quarantine curfew

Southern Expressway restricted during curfew

29 Oct, 2020 | 02:14 PM

Parliament will only meet on 03rd Nov, next week due to COVID-19

Mano Ganesan withdraws signature from Duminda Silva’s release petition

SJB tells speaker to allocate separate seating for 09 expelled MPs

SJB wants separate seating for 09 expelled MPs

29 Oct, 2020 | 12:49 PM

20th Amendment becomes the Law of the country

Restrictions imposed on all isolated villages in Kalutara, except for one, lifted

COVID-19 cases pass 9,000 mark with 335 new cases on Wednesday

335 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

29 Oct, 2020 | 08:36 AM

211 new COVID-19 cases reported at 1900 hours on Wednesday (28)

Don’t leave Western Province before Quarantine Curfew is in effect

Sri Lanka not in a debt trap though China helped develop infrastructure; President

Sri Lanka not in a debt trap; President

28 Oct, 2020 | 06:35 PM

‘AlienVsPredator’ : China hits back at Mike Pompeo’s comments

Pompeo calls China ‘Predator’, says US come as a friend and partner (VIDEO)

Quarantine Curfew for the entire Western Province

28 Oct, 2020 | 01:59 PM

US Secretary of State meets President Rajapaksa

April Attacks PCoI sessions postponed due to COVID-19

Quarantine curfew in four more police jurisdictions

Curfew in three more police jurisdictions

27 Oct, 2020 | 09:46 PM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Sri Lanka for official visit

293 new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday (27) at 1800 hours

Bail rejected for Rishad Bathiudeen

27 Oct, 2020 | 04:02 PM

17th COVID-19 Death Reported in Sri Lanka

Protest opposite US Embassy against Mike Pompeo’s visit

Pardon Duminda, Tamil political prisoners : Mano

27 Oct, 2020 | 09:07 AM

Sri Lanka records 541 COVID-19 infections on Monday

280 new COVID-19 cases reported on Monday(26) at 1855 hours

Close contacts of COVID-19 cases to be quarantined at home

Home Quarantine for COVID-19 close contacts

26 Oct, 2020 | 05:45 PM

Police & CPSTL join to disinfect public places in Colombo

10 cases from Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children

SL on the verge of entering community stage of COVID-19; warns GMOA

GMOA warns SL on verge of community spreading

26 Oct, 2020 | 11:29 AM

Transportation Services in Colombo restricted

16th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

348 COVID-19 cases reported

25 Oct, 2020 | 09:46 PM

Over 200 new COVID-19 cases reported from Minuwangoda & Peliyagoda clusters

Counsel object naming Patali as respondent in Gammanpila’s complaint

Food Outlets & Pharmacies to re-open in Gampaha

25 Oct, 2020 | 01:43 PM

Quarantine Curfew for multiple areas in Colombo from Sunday evening

Properly cooked fish do not carry the virus; Follow health guidelines : Health Ministry

Public in Quarantine Curfew areas can contact designated officers to address issues; Police

Important Notice to Public in Q/Curfew areas

25 Oct, 2020 | 05:20 AM

More than 4000 COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters

Quarantine curfew imposed in six police jurisdictions

Curfew in Gothatuwa, Mulleriyawa from 7 pm today

24 Oct, 2020 | 03:25 PM

866 COVID-19 cases reported on Friday (23); Over 60% from Peliyagoda Fish Market

Quarantine curfew imposed in Dematagoda, Maradana until further notice

609 new COVID-19 cases reported; 496 from Peliyagoda Fish Market

609 new COVID-19 cases reported today (23)

23 Oct, 2020 | 06:31 PM

Naseer Ahamad offered Rs.20/- for supporting 20A

Diana Gamage defends decision to support 20A

45 Custom Officers Quarantined; COVID-19 scare closes Galle Post Office

45 Custom Officers at Colombo Port Quarantined

23 Oct, 2020 | 03:54 PM

COVID-19 patient who escaped from hospital located

AG directs police to conduct criminal inquiry on Aranthalawa Bhikku Massacre

Zaharan's wife testifies for the first time

23 Oct, 2020 | 12:13 PM

More than 400,000 PCR tests carried out so far in Sri Lanka

COVID-19 patient escapes from Kosgama Hospital; cases reported from Galle Port

Beruwala Fisheries Harbour Closed

23 Oct, 2020 | 10:21 AM

More than 300 COVID-19 cases on Thursday; All from Minuwnagoda Cluster

20th Amendment to the Constitution passed in Parliament

No islandwide curfew : Army Commander

22 Oct, 2020 | 09:34 PM

Second Reading on 20A passed with a majority in Parliament

14th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Death Sentence leads to verbal spar between Justice Minister & Opposition Leader

Sajith & Sabry exchange words over Death Sentence

22 Oct, 2020 | 06:23 PM

Driver’s license validity period extended by three months

If you visited the Peliyagoda Fish Market in the past 07 days, visit a PHI

50 new COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda Cluster

22 Oct, 2020 | 03:35 PM

Quarantine Curfew for Kotahena from 06:00 PM on Thursday (22)

Two Customs Inspectors tested positive for COVID-19

Zaharan Hashim's wife at PCoI on April Attacks

22 Oct, 2020 | 12:32 PM

(VIDEO) Rishad Bathiudeen comes to Parliament in PPE

Clause in 20A regarding Dual Citizens will remain; Min. Wiwal Weerawansa

Leftist faction in govt. oppose amending Dual Citizenship law via 20A

Leftist faction oppose amending Dual Citizenship

22 Oct, 2020 | 10:56 AM

Consular Services at Foreign Ministry Suspended

Quarantine Curfew for multiple areas in Colombo

U.S. Secretary of State – Mike Pompeo to come to Sri Lanka to achieve common Indo-Pacific goals

Mike Pompeo to visit Sri Lanka

21 Oct, 2020 | 10:23 PM

Don’t make Mahinda Rajapaksa a peon; Sajith Premadasa tells Ali Sabry

COVID-19 numbers in Sri Lanka on the rise, with 109 cases on Wednesday(21)

Who is permitted to travel during Quarantine Curfew?; Clarification from Police

Important things to know during Quarantine Curfew

21 Oct, 2020 | 04:36 PM

Quarantine Curfew for Gampaha District

Peliyagoda Fish Market closed temporarily

Indictments handed over to Ex-Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Indictments handed over to Patali

21 Oct, 2020 | 11:59 AM

Debate on 20th Amendment to the Constitution underway

SJB motorcade against 20A reaches Parliament (VIDEO)

Minuwangoda cluster continues to grow with 180 new cases on Tuesday(20)

186 COVID-19 cases were reported on Tuesday (20)

21 Oct, 2020 | 09:25 AM

Mother and Child test positive for COVID-19 at Lady Ridgeway Hospital

More hospitals to be allocated to treat COVID-19 cases

Health Minister clashes with Opposition Leader over ‘Public Place’ (VIDEO)

Parliament not a 'Public Place'; Health Minister

20 Oct, 2020 | 03:31 PM

60 new COVID-19 cases were reported from Minuwangoda cluster

Quarantine curfew for Kuliyapitiya and 04 other police areas

Court orders to hand-over Madush’s body to legally married wife

Madush's body to legally married wife;Court

20 Oct, 2020 | 02:06 PM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be in Sri Lanka on 28th Oct.

Several articles in 20A inconsistent with constitution; SC determination

SC position on 20A to be presented to Parliament

20 Oct, 2020 | 09:39 AM

‘Makandure Madush’ killed in Maligawatte shootout

More than 15,000 were aware of Zaharan’s plans of an attack; Ex-SIS Chief reveals it all

Provision on Audits in 19A to be retained; Wimal Weerawansa

Cabinet to introduce 03 new amendments to 20A

19 Oct, 2020 | 07:18 PM

40 new COVID-19 cases reported (19 Oct.); Minuwangoda cluster grows

Groceries and Pharmacies in Quarantine Curfew areas to re-open

Rishad Bathiudeen remanded

19 Oct, 2020 | 06:09 PM

AG told CID to have Rishad under surveillance before directing for arrest

07 people arrested for assisting Rishad Bathiudeen to evade arrest

47 new COVID-19 cases from the Minuwangoda cluster

47 new COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda cluster

19 Oct, 2020 | 01:39 PM

Public Transport services suffer losses due to rise in COVID-19

This week is crucial to prevent the spread of COVID-19, warns Army Commander

COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda cluster rises to 2077

63 COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka on Sunday(18)

19 Oct, 2020 | 11:23 AM

Ayurveda introduces multiple herbal drugs to fight corona-virus

CBSL approves 61,907 Loans through COVID-19 Renaissance Facility

Rishad Bathiudeen arrested

19 Oct, 2020 | 06:44 AM

16 officers from Police Post in Armor Street quarantined

Former IGP says there are undisclosed events surrounding 2019 Attacks

Examination invigilator arrested

18 Oct, 2020 | 12:51 PM

73 new COVID-19 cases were reported from the Minuwangoda Cluster

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern wins second term in landslide election victory

CID Gets New Director

17 Oct, 2020 | 10:14 AM

Repatriation process of Sri Lankans to commence next week

Zaharan Hashim planned to use 20 suicide bombers; Witness tells PCoI

110 COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda cluster (1900 hours)

Minuwangoda COVID-19 cluster grows

16 Oct, 2020 | 07:15 PM

More than 100 CMC members & staff undergo PCR test

Minuwangoda cluster increases with 61 new cases (1430 hours)

20A creates arbitrary executive, weak cabinet ; Theros tell President

20A creates arbitrary executive; theros tell Prez.

16 Oct, 2020 | 03:02 PM

Petition filed countering Riyad’s petition with Court of Appeal

Wanted Criminal ‘Katta’ Kamini arrested; Reportedly linked with Dawood Ibrahim

Two dead in Kandy elevator tragedy

16 Oct, 2020 | 11:07 AM

Prisoners can now make phone-calls to their families

74 COVID-19 cases on Thursday(15); 68 from Minuwangoda cluster

Covid-19 (Preventive Measures) Regulations Extraordinary Gazette issued

Health Regulations Extraordinary Gazette issued

15 Oct, 2020 | 11:45 PM

‘Podi Lassie’ handed over to the CID for 90 Days

Staff member attached to CMC exposed to COVID-19

Grocery Shops and Pharmacies to re-open on Friday (16)

Grocery Shops and Pharmacies to re-open tomorrow

15 Oct, 2020 | 07:13 PM

SIS Director never mentioned foreign intelligence; Ex-President

Gazette on Quarantine Regulations Today; Violators will be fined/imprisoned

49 new COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday (15) – Army Commander

Minuwangoda COVID-19 cluster grows

15 Oct, 2020 | 03:54 PM

Officers who failed to prevent attacks should be held responsible; Ex-President

1,723 COVID-19 positive cases reported from Minuwangoda factory

MT New Diamond skipper fined Rs. 12 Million

15 Oct, 2020 | 02:35 AM

Life in Prison for three defendants for heroin peddling

113 new COVID-19 cases reported (1930 hours) – Army Commander

Ex-Min. Rishad Missing & Multiple Police teams deployed to arrest him

No overseas travel for Missing Rishad Bathiudeen

14 Oct, 2020 | 07:07 PM

Quarantine Curfew for Katuanayake Police Jurisdiction

A/Level student exposed to COVID-19; Multiple other students subject to PCR

Ship them back! Appeal Court orders CEA to send back garbage containers

Ship them back! Appeal Court tells CEA

14 Oct, 2020 | 12:46 PM

(VIDEO) Tea pluckers crushed to death in Balangoda

COVID-19 cases reported from 21 districts; Regulations Gazette on Wednesday

COVID-19 cases in Minuwangoda cluster tops 1500

13 Oct, 2020 | 10:01 PM

Import Tax on multiple essential items lifted

AG directs Police to arrest Rishad Bathiudeen

Warrant not necessary to arrest Rishad Bathiudeen; Court tells CID

Court rejects request for warrant against Rishad

13 Oct, 2020 | 03:16 PM

AG directs Acting IGP to arrest MP Rishad Bathiudeen

Random PCR tests to be carried out amidst surge in COVID-19 cases

Multiple events led to the 2019 April 21st Attacks – Ranjith Madduma Bandara

Multiple events led to 2019 Attacks; Ex-Minister

13 Oct, 2020 | 11:53 AM

ETI Inquiry Report to be sent to AG to institute legal action

Home delivery of medicine begins today

NOCPCO Task Force recommends Quarantine Curfew at Police Div. on case by case evaluation

NOCPCO recommends Quarantine Curfew on case level

13 Oct, 2020 | 12:57 AM

Riyad Bathiudeen was released by CID on unjustifiable grounds; AG

Isolated areas in Mannar re-opened; Army Commander

No decision on island-wide lock-down; Health Min.

12 Oct, 2020 | 05:15 PM

20A leads to tribal society, Amarapura-Ramanna sects say

SriLankan Cargo operations worker tests positive for COVID-19

Outlets in areas under quarantine curfew to remain closed for three days

New order for areas under quarantine curfew

12 Oct, 2020 | 01:14 PM

Over 330,000 PCR tests conducted in Sri Lanka thus far – NOCPCO

PNB Officer stashed a bag full of cash at a Sergeant’s house before surrendering

A/Level exam begins under strict health guidelines

12 Oct, 2020 | 11:44 AM

MEPA probing deaths of marine mammals; suspects New Diamond oil leak

More than 120 COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday(11th Oct)

COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda cluster continues to rise

61 COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday(11th Oct)

11 Oct, 2020 | 07:14 PM

Two villages in Mannar placed under lockdown; Army Commander

China provides Sri Lanka a grant of Rs. 16.5 Bn; Chinese Embassy in Colombo

06-month prison term for violators of COVID-19 health regulations: Min. Pavithra Wanniarachchi

Gazette to arrest violators of health regulations

11 Oct, 2020 | 02:26 PM

Student at Kelaniya University confirmed COVID-19 positive

Grade 05 scholarship examination takes place today

105 COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday (10)

10 Oct, 2020 | 10:00 PM

103 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday(10)

03 National Hospital staff test positive for COVID-19

119 COVID-19 cases unaccounted for in Gampaha

10 Oct, 2020 | 06:58 PM

Submit to PCR test if you met an apparel worker from Minuwangoda Cluster

Ministry of Indigenous Medicine produces drugs to combat COVID-19

If SC letter is determination on 20A, it would be announced in Parliament on 20th; Speaker

Did Speaker receive determination letter from SC?

10 Oct, 2020 | 02:46 PM

Another COVID-19 case detected at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children

‘As a responsible Army the prime duty is to contribute to national prosperity’; Army Commander

514 Officers & 14,140 Other Ranks in the Sri Lanka Army promoted

Promotions to coincide with 71st Army Day

10 Oct, 2020 | 10:09 AM

Gale-force winds predicted over many areas today: Met. Dept.

35 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Friday (Oct. 09): NOCPCO

Cases from Minunwangoda cluster on the rise

09 Oct, 2020 | 06:44 PM

AGs clears process of destroying foreign items with suspected contamination

India has no right to interfere with internal affairs; Sarath Weerasekera

Chinese delegation assures continuous assistance towards Sri Lanka’s development

China assures support towards SL in Intl Fora

09 Oct, 2020 | 04:01 PM

AGs Dept. to refrain from meeting public & police officers from areas under curfew

Colombo International Book Fair visitor tested positive for COVID-19

Committee probing ETI recommends filing criminal case against Director Board

Committee recommends criminal action against ETI

09 Oct, 2020 | 12:11 PM

10-month-old infant tested positive for COVID-19, moved for treatment

Pharmacies, supermarkets and other outlets permitted to open in curfew enforces areas

91 people arrested for violating quarantine curfew since Sunday

91 arrested for violating quarantine curfew

09 Oct, 2020 | 10:35 AM

Minuwangoda cluster increases to 1053 cases; Authorities urge to follow guidelines

10 new Corona-virus cases reported from Minuwangoda cluster

Pregnant woman who tested positive transferred for treatment

Pregnant woman tests positive for COVID-19

08 Oct, 2020 | 06:19 PM

18 year old arrested for posting false information on curfew

Office attached to Parliament in Pelawatte closed due to COVID-19 concerns

Minuwangoda Police officers quarantined

08 Oct, 2020 | 04:06 PM

Follow instructions given by the health authorities, urges President Rajapaksa

CEB recorded mammoth losses from 2015-2019; Minister of Power

All BIA and MRIA staff subject to PRC tests

08 Oct, 2020 | 02:28 PM

Agricultural goods to be transported via trains after 50 years

MT New Diamond Captain indicted at Colombo High Court

'Pillayan' testifies for the first time at PCoI

08 Oct, 2020 | 11:58 AM

Attacks could have been prevented if intel was shared; Ex-STF Chief

16 COVID-19 cases confirmed from other districts excluding Gampaha

Several more apparel workers test positive for COVID-19

Minuwangoda COVID-19 cluster grows

07 Oct, 2020 | 07:54 PM

Brandix says no party from India or any other country had access to Minuwangoda facility

Welisara Brandix worker also tests positive for COVID-19; Army Commander

Government Agencies suspend operations

07 Oct, 2020 | 06:01 PM

AG says PS member who is on death-row is disqualified from attending or voting at sittings.

UPDATE: Another Quarantine order issued for all Minuwangoda Brandix workers

Divulapitiya apparel worker NOT origin of Minuwangoda Brandix cluster

Divulapitiya apparel worker NOT origin of cluster

07 Oct, 2020 | 03:25 PM

Quarantine order issued for all Minuwangoda Brandix workers

Gr. 05 & A/Level exams will take place as scheduled

190 new COVID-19 cases in SL; All from Minuwangoda Brandix Cluster

190 new COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka

07 Oct, 2020 | 01:58 PM

Quarantine Curfew imposed for Seeduwa Police Jurisdiction

8000 people from Minuwangoda apparel factory cluster moved into quarantine

Sri Lanka seeks Rs. 1.6 Bn as compensation for shipping containers with garbage

Complaint filed with Basel Convention Secretariat

07 Oct, 2020 | 11:02 AM

Ambulances directed to residences of COVID-19 cases to be moved for treatment

UPDATE: Quarantine/Police curfew for multiple areas with immediate effect

Minuwangoda cluster increases to 832 COVID-19 cases (23:00 hours/06th Oct)

Minuwangoda cluster increases to 832 cases

06 Oct, 2020 | 11:09 PM

‘I was not invited for NSC meeting from October 2018’ ; Ex-PM tells PCoI

Next 48 hours will be crucial and decision will be made thereafter; Keheliya

Would bus fares be increased if quarantine regulation remain in place?

Bus fares to be increased?

06 Oct, 2020 | 06:39 PM

139 new COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda Factory cluster

PS Member on death-row requests to attend Pradeshiya Sabha sessions

BRANDIX OFFICIAL STATEMENT

06 Oct, 2020 | 05:15 PM

UPDATE: Quarantine Curfew ONLY for 04 Police Jurisdictions

China accuses US Ambassador of violating diplomatic protocols

All Minuwangoda factory workers & families, remain indoors

Minuwangoda factory workers & families,remain home

06 Oct, 2020 | 02:19 PM

Police Curfew for Gampaha Police Jurisdiction

More than 200 new COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda cluster

Agreement on compensation for marine pollution yet to be reached

New Diamond towed-away against AG & MEPA consent

06 Oct, 2020 | 11:56 AM

Video Trial to commence from prisons; cases of selected inmates will be taken up

All 650 people at the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre fully recovered ; NOCPCO

Wellawatte resident arrested for posting fake content on COVID-19

Wellawatte resident nabbed for fake content

06 Oct, 2020 | 10:52 AM

Another 220 apparel workers test positive as Minuwangoda COVID-19 cluster grows

COVID-19 prevention laws & regulations should be gazetted; President tells Task Force

Do not be deceived by the false news stating an island-wide curfew

Do not be deceived by the false news ; PMD

05 Oct, 2020 | 06:47 PM

Anyone linked to the Divulapitiya apparel factory must remain at home

Final decision on Gr. 05 Scholarship and A/Level exams tomorrow; Education Minister

PCR tests on workers & staff across all factories in the Gampaha ; Health Ministry

2000 PCR Tests to be conducted in Gampaha today

05 Oct, 2020 | 05:29 PM

SC to direct determination on 20A to Speaker and President

‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor’ does not indicate abolishing 19A laws; Wijeyadasa

Dhamma Schools to remain closed

05 Oct, 2020 | 03:22 PM

Visitation suspended across all prisons in the country

Avoid unnecessary gatherings, warns Health Ministry

69 Apparel workers in Minuwangoda tested positive

05 Oct, 2020 | 11:08 AM

New Diamond owners pay Rs. 442 Mn to SL but not for Marine Pollution

If you visited COVID-19 hot-spots last week, immediately consult a doctor

Police Curfew imposed for Veyangoda

04 Oct, 2020 | 09:10 PM

Tuition classes in Colombo & Gampaha suspended until further notice

Port Workers from COVID-19 no-go zone should not report to work; SLPA

Daughter of COVID-19 apparel worker also tests positive for coronavirus

Daughter of apparel worker also tests positive

04 Oct, 2020 | 05:47 PM

Violation of Quarantine/Police curfew will result in arrests – Police

Measures underway to locate source from where apparel worker contracted COVID-19

No Political deal with Rishad Bathiudeen

04 Oct, 2020 | 03:57 PM

Kelaniya University and several institutes in Gampaha closed: UGC

All schools closed from tomorrow: Ministry of Education

Police curfew imposed in Divulapitiya and Minuwangoda Police jurisdictions

Breaking News: Police curfew imposed

04 Oct, 2020 | 10:02 AM

COVID-19 case detected from Divulapitiya

MT New Diamond towed away defying MEPA and AG advice

CBSL successfully settles $ 01 Bn ISB

03 Oct, 2020 | 01:12 PM

MT New Diamond permitted to leave?

How did foreign liquor turn to water at warehouse? Customs launches probe

Background on 20A must be considered

02 Oct, 2020 | 06:09 PM

Ex-President feared he would not be able to run for office again; Ex-Sec. Defence tells PCoI

Colombo HC determines case against Johnston cannot be carried forward

Warrant issued against Arjuna Ranatunga

02 Oct, 2020 | 04:10 PM

Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education standards to be upgraded

Structural weaknesses & sub-standard material cause of Buwelikada collapse

More than 300 luxury vehicles imported to SL during COVID-19 period

Over 300 luxury vehicles imported during COVID-19

02 Oct, 2020 | 12:26 PM

“Content of 20A abhorrent” counsel for the petitioners tell Supreme Court

Scores injured after bus plunges into precipice along Hatton – Dayagama Road

Katana Money Heist : 04 suspects arrested

02 Oct, 2020 | 11:06 AM

US President Donald Trump tweets he and first lady test positive for Covid-19

GAMMADDA & UoM TAKE ROBOTS ON TOUR WITH #TechBusSL

Previous govt. responsible over April 21 attacks

01 Oct, 2020 | 08:18 PM

Sri Lanka responds to UN Human Rights Chief’s report

Amendments will be made to 20A at Committee Stage Discussions; Assures Justice Minister

SIS sent Ex-Police Chief list of Sri Lankans who joined ISIS in 2018

Ex-IGP not aware of 2016 National Defence Policy

01 Oct, 2020 | 05:40 PM

COPE to commence sessions on government bodies from 06th October

06 police teams investigating Katana money heist

Suspects arrested for attempting to sell Conch Shells (Walampuri) remanded

Conch Shells were to be sold for Rs. 60 Mn

01 Oct, 2020 | 03:54 PM

GoSL loses Rs. 40 million in revenue through foreign liquor re-export scam

‘Many politicians fail due to the actions of their wives,’ – PM Rajapaksa

Only purchase TRCSL approved mobile phones

01 Oct, 2020 | 01:42 PM

Luxury bus driver and conductor arrested for reckless driving in Payagala

President instructs to complete BIA Terminal 02 construction by 2023

Sri Lanka committed to protect and sustainably manage natural resources – President

President virtually attends UN Biodiversity summit

01 Oct, 2020 | 12:02 PM

Public & Private trade unions form movement to challenge 20A

Petitions challenging 20A : Petitioners concerned with AGs document

Asgiri Chapter concerned with 20th Amendment

30 Sep, 2020 | 06:33 PM

Development cooperation is our top most priority – President tells new envoys

Two people arrested for pelting stones at Sajith Premadasa’s meeting

2021 Budget to be presented on 17th November 2020

30 Sep, 2020 | 11:52 AM

4000 factories on the Kelani river banks do not have proper approvals

Govt. to introduce “Certificate of Road-worthiness” instead of Emission Certificate

New homes for estate workers close their existing line houses

New homes for estate workers near existing houses

30 Sep, 2020 | 02:40 AM

Indian Police tracing Chanuka Thananayake, Angoda Lokka’s aide

New Diamond oil leak affects marine life in Sri Lankan water; NARA

GoSL to introduce amendments to 20A

29 Sep, 2020 | 11:10 AM

AKD tells PCoI Ex-PMs statement on National Executive Council, is false

False info being spread on environmental destruction : PMD

CAA raids traders selling coconuts above MRP

28 Sep, 2020 | 06:21 PM

MT New Diamond skipper barred from traveling overseas

RTI introduced via 19A to be retained in 20A; Keheliya Rambukwella

45, 636 individuals sent back home after completing the quarantine period

7,484 people still in quarantine

28 Sep, 2020 | 03:25 PM

End of an Era : Tennyson Cooray no more

MT New Diamond Skipper produced in Court

Traffic Lane Law violators to face fines from today: SL Police

Traffic Lane Law violators to be fined: Police

28 Sep, 2020 | 08:09 AM

Legal action against traders who sell coconuts at high rates : CAA

21 Freight containers of waste sent to SL in 2017, shipped back to UK: SL Customs

Bombings in Western Province could have been prevented : Ex-STF Commandant

Bombings in WP could have been prevented - Latiff

26 Sep, 2020 | 09:01 PM

MT New Diamond owners agree to settle claim in full

10-hour water cut for Colombo 12, 13, 14 and 15: NWSDB

Consider all the verbal orders as circulars – President

Consider all verbal orders as circulars

25 Sep, 2020 | 11:24 PM

Russian Airline Crew member from Matara does not have COVID-19; Chief Epidemiologist

Justice Minister loses cool following ‘tie-coat’ comment in Parliament

Dehiwala Suicide Bomber met Intel. Agent before detonating vest; Ex-IGP tells PCoI

Startling revelation at PCoI on April Attacks

25 Sep, 2020 | 06:27 PM

18 petitions filed challenging 20A; All petitions will be considered on 29th Sept.

“SLFP must prepare itself to re-enter politics” – Dayasiri Jayasekera

‘Podi Lassie’ further remanded; AGs Dept. to indict suspect for making death threats

Podi Lassie further remanded in death threat case

25 Sep, 2020 | 04:49 PM

High Posts Committee approves appointment of 08 new diplomats

Cycle path from Colombo Port City to Diyatha Uyana; Construction to end in 2021

10 hour water cut on Saturday for Colombo 12- 15

25 Sep, 2020 | 02:06 PM

05 Judge Bench to consider petitions challenging 20th Amendment

Another Leopard killed; 03 people arrested for attempting to sell Leopard meat

SIS and TID Heads had issues among them

25 Sep, 2020 | 10:15 AM

Ex-Police Chief holds Ex-President directly responsible for 2019 Terror Attacks

AG submits a further claim of Rs. 100 Million against MT New Diamond Owners

Time Keeper arrested for soliciting Rs. 100/- as a bribe

Time Keeper arrested for soliciting Rs. 100 Bribe

24 Sep, 2020 | 03:58 PM

Fish Trader sentenced to death for heroin possession, 22 years after arrest

New Diamond owners agree to settle in full the Interim Claim of Rs. 340 Mn

AG & Acting IGP discuss Action Plan against Money Laundering, and Terrorist Financing

AG & Acting IGP discuss Action Plan against Crimes

24 Sep, 2020 | 02:29 PM

Russian tests positive for COVID-19 in Matara; Immediately directed for treatment

Ex-Governor Keerthi Tennakoon also filed a petition challenging 20A

Certain International trade agreements not favourable to Sri Lanka: President

Certain intl. trade agreements not favourable

24 Sep, 2020 | 09:33 AM

UN’s responsibility is to assist democratically elected governments – President tells UNGA

‘No point to close stable door after horse had bolted’, Bimal warns over 20A

Fire engulfs hotel building in Bandarawela Town

23 Sep, 2020 | 05:41 PM

Examination Centers to be fumigated to combat dengue ahead of exams

Maithripala Sisisena, Private Secretary & Auxiliary Bishops ordered to appear at PCoI

CID concludes investigations against Ex-Police Chief & Ex-Defence Secretary

CID sends case files to AG for legal advice

23 Sep, 2020 | 03:01 PM

18 COVID-19 cases recover in full and cleared to leave hospital – NOCPCO

Virtual Summit between Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka and India

SJB files special determination petition challenging 20A

SJB files petition challenging 20A

23 Sep, 2020 | 12:53 PM

Ex-President’s Private Secretary & 03 Auxiliary Bishops ordered to appear at PCoI

Railway Development Projects including LRTS temporarily suspended

SL Embassy in Qatar temporarily closed for two weeks

SL Embassy in Qatar temporarily closed for 02 week

23 Sep, 2020 | 08:12 AM

President to engage in inspection visits to villages to provide swift solutions to issues

Temperance movement in Sri Lanka says NO to marijuana legalization

‘Pillayan’ appointed as Co-Chairman of Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee.

'Pillayan' appointed Co-Chairman of Batticaloa DCC

22 Sep, 2020 | 06:05 PM

Ahtaullah withdraws from Parliament session following criticism on attire

Ex-President’s statement on PCoI witness claims : PCoI to make order on Wednesday

Cardinal believes justice will be served via PCoI

22 Sep, 2020 | 03:30 PM

Former President & Former Prime Minister to testify at PCoI in October

20A : Draft amendment presented to Parliament amidst objections from Oppositions

Ex-President at PCoI

22 Sep, 2020 | 10:23 AM

Kandy Tragedy : BASL calls on Sri Lanka Police to conduct proper investigation

Committee probing conduct of state banks during last 05 years receives over 100 complaints

“There is no blacklisting in the CRIB & we don’t blacklist the people” : CRIB Director

"There is no blacklisting in the CRIB" CRIB GM

21 Sep, 2020 | 02:12 PM

Bribery cases filed against Ravi Karunanayake and Arjun Aloysius

Legal action against violators of Traffic Lane Law

Family of three dead in Kandy building collapse

20 Sep, 2020 | 03:44 PM

Oil slick from MT New Diamond located 02 nautical miles close to distressed tanker

Sri Lankan Members of Parliament to receive TABS

Coimbatore CB-CID Unit investigating ‘Angoda Lokka’s death also probing SL Police Officer

SL cop detained in India for four days

20 Sep, 2020 | 10:39 AM

Infant rescued after Kandy building collapse has died; Search and Rescue continues

(VIDEO); Infant rescued from the rubble following Kandy building collapse

Multi-storied building collapses in Kandy

20 Sep, 2020 | 08:21 AM

News 1st clean sweep at the Raigam Awards 2019

Lab reports of MT New Diamond Oil samples handed over to AG; MEPA

Nuwara Eliya records highest rainfall in the past 24 hours

N'Eliya records highest rainfall in past 24 hours

19 Sep, 2020 | 10:16 AM

Rice will be imported to prevent price hike; warns Min. Bandula Gunawardena

No threat was observed in warnings received before bombings; Ex-Defence Secretary tells PCoI

(VIDEO) Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Coconuts goes up tree to address coconut shortage

Arundika plans to boost coconut cultivation

18 Sep, 2020 | 06:10 PM

5895 people placed in 59 tri-service-managed QCs are still in quarantine

RED ALERT issued for Heavy Rains across many areas in Sri Lanka

COPE, COPA and COPP of 09th Parliament to meet for the first time

COPE, COPA and COPP to meet next week

18 Sep, 2020 | 04:31 PM

CLINTON SCHOOL & GAMMADDA: GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP, LOCAL RESULTS

Draft 20A included in 22nd September Parliament Agenda for 01st reading

Lawyer & 04 others arrested for falsifying documents to claim suicide bomber’s property

05 arrested for attempting to claim property

17 Sep, 2020 | 11:34 PM

02 Nautical Mile Oil Slick surrounding MT New Diamond; Summons issued on Captain

Court of Appeal issues notice on 14 SJB representatives including Rohini Kavirathna

‘Podi Lassie’ named as suspect in death threat case; remanded until Sept. 25th

'Podi Lassie' named a suspect in death threat case

17 Sep, 2020 | 05:09 PM

Individual below 18 will be prescribed as a child; Cabinet nod to make amendments

2021 Draft Appropriation Bill in October; Cabinet approves Finance Minister’s proposal

Cabinet nod for international bidding process for 300MW LNG Plant

Cabinet approves 300MW LNG Plant construction

17 Sep, 2020 | 04:02 PM

The Big Screen: ‘VIKAARI’ becomes first Sri Lankan film to premier at LA Screamfest

MEPA preparing estimates on marine environment damage caused by MT New Diamond

Angoda Lokka died of heart attack: says Indian CB-CID

Angoda Lokka died of heart attack: CB-CID

17 Sep, 2020 | 10:29 AM

Draft 20A report not presented to Cabinet; Mahinda Amaraweera

AG directs CID to name MT New Diamond Captain as suspect

AG submits interim claim of Rs. 340 Mn to MT New Diamond owners

AG submits interim claim to MT New Diamond owners

16 Sep, 2020 | 06:14 PM

Don’t be conned by online cash prize scams; Police

Health Minister appoints committee to probe SL Medical Council conduct

ETI & SANASA (Gampaha) depositors voice concerns over fraud

ETI & SANASA depositors voice concerns over fraud

16 Sep, 2020 | 04:32 PM

Traffic Lane Law to be strictly enforced from 21st Sept; Rs. 2,000/- fine for violators

Windy and showery condition to enhance this week

Army Commander approves to take over Printing of Driving License at GoSL Request

‘Army Centre for National IT Solutions'

16 Sep, 2020 | 12:23 PM

Central Bank is working out a swap arrangement – Ajith Nivard Cabraal

PM Committee Report on 20A to be tabled at Cabinet Meeting

Appeals of graduates who failed to qualify for employment program to be considered

Accepting employment program appeals ends

16 Sep, 2020 | 11:40 AM

6255 people in 59 tri-service-managed QCs are still in quarantine.

Traffic Lane Law Violators will be fined Rs. 2,000/- from 17th Sept.

(VIDEO) SLAF Conducts Drone Operations to Assist SL Police to Enforce Traffic Lane Rule

Drones assist Traffic Lane Rule

15 Sep, 2020 | 10:27 PM

SL must use locational advantage to become world’s leading maritime hub – President

Ex- CID officers presented fabricated evidence to AGs Dept; claims Navy Officer

100 year old tree cut down under the guise of renovating agrarian tank in A’pura

Timber Racket under the guise of tank renovation

15 Sep, 2020 | 05:47 PM

6,142 people in 60 tri-service-managed QCs are still in quarantine

Police seek Attorney General advice against ‘Angoda Lokka’

Three-member committee appointed to further probe tremors in Central Hills

Committee appointed to probe Central Hills Tremors

15 Sep, 2020 | 12:08 PM

PM instructs AG to explore possibility of confiscating the assets of drug traffickers

Report on MT New Diamond Samples to be submitted to the Attorney General

Ruwan Wijewardene elected as UNP Deputy Leader

14 Sep, 2020 | 06:33 PM

Warrant issued to arrest ring-leader of PNB drug trafficking operation

Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera appointed as Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy

UN Human Rights Commissioner concerned over proposed 20th Amendment

UN Rights Chief concerned over 20A

14 Sep, 2020 | 05:16 PM

13th COVID-19 death reported from Sri Lanka

11 Infected Inmates from Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre Still under Treatment – NOCPCO

12 new High Court Judges appointed

14 Sep, 2020 | 12:29 PM

25 criminals at ‘Boossa High-Security Prison’ call off hunger strike

55 SIM cards used by drug trafficking PNB officers in illicit operation

Another earth tremor recorded in Kandy on Friday

13 Sep, 2020 | 08:53 AM

12 hour water cut in Colombo

Swearing-in of death row convict Premalal Jayasekara questioned in Parliament by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa

MP Senaratne appear before PCoI probing April 21st attacks

MP Senaratne appear before April attacks PCoI

11 Sep, 2020 | 12:06 PM

A risk of financial powers of the Parliament being curtailed through 20A: The Audit Services Union raises red flags

12 hour water cut in Colombo – NWSDB

Government announces that the decision on ‘cattle slaughter’ has been postponed by a month.

Decision on 'Cattle slaughter' postponed

10 Sep, 2020 | 12:29 PM

Government to recommence oil and gas exploration – Cabinet

Oil patches near MT New Diamond identified as HFO; no damage caused to Crude Oil Storage

AG directs MEPA to submit samples obtained near MT New Diamond to Govt. Analyst

AG urges to take measures to stop HFO leak

09 Sep, 2020 | 06:40 PM

6,176 people in 57 tri-service-managed QCs are still in quarantine

Anawilundawa Wetland Committee report tabled in Parliament

Salvage Team board the distressed MT New Diamond

09 Sep, 2020 | 11:52 AM

Zahran had support from an outside force to carry out attacks; Rauff Hakeem tells PCoI

Reignited fire aboard the MT New Diamond contained; Sri Lanka Navy

Heavy rainfall exceeding 150 mm in several areas

09 Sep, 2020 | 08:52 AM

ICG Dornier aircraft airdrops diesel dispersant on diesel oil patch close to MT New Diamond

Forest lands for Chena Cultivation? Cabinet Paper to be presented on Wednesday.

Zahran Hashim a Pawn & a different force responsible for 2019 April Attacks; Rauff Hakeem

Zahran Hashim pawn in April Attacks - Rauff Hakeem

08 Sep, 2020 | 06:45 PM

MEPA informs AG on need to move MT New Diamond out of SL Waters

MT New Diamond Crew transferred to Hambantota Port, will be quarantined in Galle

Court orders to produce ‘Podi Lassie’ on 25th Sept. & increase security at court premises

Court orders to record statement from Podi Lassie

08 Sep, 2020 | 03:35 PM

Premalal Jayasekera, who is on death-row, takes oaths as a Member of Parliament

Premalal Jayasekera, who is on death-row, escorted to Parliament

Sri Lanka begins inspection of any damage to marine environment by MT New Diamond

MEPA and NARA commence marine damage inspection

08 Sep, 2020 | 11:02 AM

Reignited flames aboard the MT New Diamond reduced to a certain extent

Hakeem says Zaharan is not the mastermind behind 4/21

Banks instructed to provide Rs. 01 Mn loan at concessionary interest of 4% to boost gem industry

Tax on Gem and Jewelry profits removed

08 Sep, 2020 | 07:34 AM

Saudi authorities decide not to charge any fee or fine as a relief for exiting Sri Lankan migrant workers

Fire reignites aboard the MT New Diamond; collaborative efforts made to contain the fire

Minor blazes reported on MT New Diamond

07 Sep, 2020 | 04:55 PM

MT New Diamond salvage operations are currently underway – SL Navy

SLAF drops another 1000kg of DCP on to MT New Diamond to smother any onboard flames

Court of Appeal permits Premalal Jayasekara to attend Parliament

CA permits Premalal to attend Parliament

07 Sep, 2020 | 11:26 AM

Dozens of Sri Lankans stranded in Seychelles seek to return home (VIDEO)

(UPDATED) AG advises stakeholders on cost recovery from MT New Diamond Operation

(UPDATED) MT New Diamond blaze doused; stakeholders discuss cost recovery

Stakeholders discuss MT New Diamond cost recovery

06 Sep, 2020 | 04:38 PM

MT New Diamond blaze contained; Sri Lanka Navy Commander

Attorney General advised stakeholders on ‘MT New Diamond’; AG’s CO

MT New Diamond owners appoint Singapore Company as Salvage expert, as op continues (VIDEO)

Two more tugboats to join MT New Diamond Op

06 Sep, 2020 | 07:58 AM

MT New Diamond towed away to safety & no oil spill yet; Owners to send experts to assist op.

(VIDEO) MT New Diamond now 40 nautical miles away from SL Coast; Navy – FULL STORY

Fire onboard MT New Diamond contained into a greater extent; Sri Lanka Navy

MT New Diamond fire contained to greater extent

05 Sep, 2020 | 10:07 AM

(VIDEO) If oil spill occurs from MT New Diamond , criminal litigation will be instituted ; MEPA

‘No oil leak from MT New Diamond’, yet – Marine Environment Protection Authority

7,746 people still under-going quarantine - NOCPCO

04 Sep, 2020 | 11:30 AM

One crew member of MT New Diamond Crude Oil Tanker reported dead: Sri Lanka Navy

What you need to know about the Draft 20th Amendment to the Constitution

Two including Captain on oil tanker that caught flames rescued

Two including Captain on oil tanker rescued

03 Sep, 2020 | 04:13 PM

UPDATE: Air Force deploys ‘Beechcraft’ to assist in rescue efforts of the ship in distress

Cabinet approves draft 20th amendment

Tremors did not take place close to Plate Boundaries; Geological Survey and Mines Bureau

Tremors did not take place close to Plate Lines

02 Sep, 2020 | 06:00 PM

CA informs District Returning Officers not to take action on 38 UNP Local Government members

20th Draft Amendment can be enacted with 2/3 Majority in Parliament; AG

Tremors felt again in Haragama and Anuragama of Kandy district

Tremors felt again in Haragama & Anuragama

02 Sep, 2020 | 11:51 AM

Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm to continue today: Met Department

INTERPOL RED NOTICE obtained on 14 wanted Sri Lankan criminals

Draft 20th Amendment submitted to Attorney General for consideration

Draft 20th Amendment submitted to AG

01 Sep, 2020 | 03:34 PM

7,576 people in 71 tri-service-managed QCs are still in quarantine.

Drugs in evidence storage have not lessened; Government Analyst’s Department

Three ships of the Russian Federation arrive at port of Hambantota

Three ships of Russian Federation in Hambantota

01 Sep, 2020 | 11:57 AM

Dalada Maligawa website comes under cyber attack

(VIDEO) AGs Department releases CCTV footage of Sampayo’s purported arrest

Premalal Jayasekera not suitable to sit & vote in Parliament; AG

AGs opinion on Premalal Jayasekera

31 Aug, 2020 | 04:38 PM

SL and US express commitment to expand bilateral defense relations; US Defence Ministry

(VIDEO) Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves PCoI after providing statement to Police Unit

Acting IGP noticed by PCoI

31 Aug, 2020 | 02:50 PM

Police Narcotic Bureau officers charged with drug trafficking, further remanded

Committee inquiring Haragama tremor, to locate epicenter

Committee inquiring Haragama tremor, begins observation visits

Committee inquiring Haragama tremor, begins visits

30 Aug, 2020 | 01:03 PM

Inquiry into tremor felt in Kandy, launched

Tremor felt in Haragama, Kandy; no reason to panic – Geological Survey & Mines Bureau

“What we have is a rubbish constitution which was amended 19 times” ; Speaker

Constitution amended 19 times; Speaker

29 Aug, 2020 | 09:47 PM

05th Edition of the Gammadda Door-to-Door initiative begins

Bulldozer operator arrested with regard to razing Anawilundawa Ramsar Wetlands

DMI report suggested Zaharan may have fled to India in March, 2019 ; Witness tells PCoI

Startling revelation at PCoI on April Attacks

28 Aug, 2020 | 05:56 PM

(VIDEO) Kumara Welgama reveals person who instructed MPs to support 19A

Anura Kumara questions purpose of creating State Ministers

Speaker makes clarification on the cost for a meal for an MP

Speaker clarifies meal cost for MPs

28 Aug, 2020 | 04:42 PM

Prison Authority asked to allow MP Premalal Jayasekera, on death-row, to attend Parliament

Quintuplets born at the De Soysa Hospital for Women

Indictments handed over to Ex-Minister Rajitha & Ex-Chairman of State Pharmaceutical Corporation

White Van case postponed to 22nd September

28 Aug, 2020 | 12:48 PM

Rajagiriya accident case against Patali Champika & 02 others postponed to September

Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe to resign due to his health

Norway looking forward to work with new Sri Lankan Government

Norwegian Ambassador meets PM Rajapaksa

28 Aug, 2020 | 10:33 AM

(PICTURES) Indian High Commissioner hosts dinner for new Sri Lankan Cabinet

Underworld gangster ‘Indra’ arrested for heroin possession

COPE Chairman or members cannot be summoned to PCoI without approval; Speaker

Speakers position on PCoI summons on Handunnetti

27 Aug, 2020 | 12:15 PM

More politicians asked to make statements to 2019 April Attacks PCoI Police Unit

Daljith Aluvihare suspended from functioning as the Mayor of Matale

Cabinet approves Vote On Account

26 Aug, 2020 | 06:41 PM

Kurunegala Mayor and other suspects appear at Magistrate’s Court

Police too late to inspect Zaharan’s N’Eliya training camp; witness tells PCoI

Susil Premajayantha takes oath as State Minister

26 Aug, 2020 | 04:39 PM

7,058 people in 65 tri-service-managed QCs still in quarantine.

Former CID Chief back at PCoI probing incidents of Political Victimization

12,503 indictments sent to High Courts in 18 months; AGs CO

12,503 indictments sent to HC in 18 months

26 Aug, 2020 | 02:19 PM

Human error confirmed as the cause of island-wide power failure

Ex-President’s residence contacted by SIS several occasions before Terror Attacks

NEC Chief should retire before PC Polls; says Wimal Weerawansa

NEC Chief should retire before PC Polls; says WW

25 Aug, 2020 | 04:35 PM

Municipal worker arrested for heroin possession further remanded

Interim Injunction issued preventing Kurunegala Mayor arrest

Secretaries to 35 State Ministries were appointed

Secretaries to 35 State Ministries appointed

25 Aug, 2020 | 09:56 AM

Power-Cut committee report handed over to Minister Dullas Alahapperuma

SIS received information about a second attack in 2019; Ex-SIS Director

Thalatha and Pujith at PCoI regarding 2012 Welikada Prison Riots

Welikada Prison Riots complaint at PCoI

24 Aug, 2020 | 06:07 PM

Rajitha and Hesha issued notice by PCoI on Political Victimization

19 mobile phones found buried in the Colombo Remand Prison grounds

Indian Court rejects bail for lawyer in Angoda Lokka murder investigation

Bail rejected for lawyer in Angoda Lokka case

24 Aug, 2020 | 03:39 PM

Karu Jayasuriya says he is ready to lead the United National Party

No discussion regarding Deputy PM post; Minister G. L. Peiris

Police Special Task Force deployed for security at Prisons

Special Task Force deployed for Prison Security

24 Aug, 2020 | 12:20 PM

Appeal Court extends order to prevent arrest of Kurunegala Mayor to 25th August

03 drowning incidents reported in 24 hours; 02 people remain missing

Underworld hit-man ‘Welle Saranga’ & 02 associates of ‘Angoda Lokka’ arrested at the BIA

04 wanted criminals arrested at BIA

23 Aug, 2020 | 11:11 AM

Returnee from India becomes the 12th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

AG meets UNODC Sri Lanka Chief & other experts to discuss crimes affecting the region

Fallen Brave ‘Lions’ of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment remembered

Fallen 'Lions' of Sinha Regiment remembered

22 Aug, 2020 | 11:25 PM

11 Fatalities in Sri Lankan streets in a 24-hour window; 10 injured

New born baby found abandoned in Colombo Temple now under the care of health workers

Attempts to warn Ex-President on Terror Attacks failed as he was overseas; Witness

Witness says warnings received on day of attacks

21 Aug, 2020 | 07:30 PM

All stakeholders must be consulted if 19A to be abolished; Former Speaker

MP seeks comments made by C. V. Wigneswaran removed from Hansard

Mangala says those noticed by PCoI are the victims of political victimization

Ranil to appear at PCoI on 04th and 07th September

21 Aug, 2020 | 04:35 PM

Western Province Governor among those noticed by HC in petition against PC Chief

Ranil Wickremesinghe issued summons by PCoI on Political Victimization

Sagala at Police Unit of PCoI on 2019 Terror Attacks; Ranil to appear on 31st August

Sagala at Police Unit of PCoI on 2019 Attacks

21 Aug, 2020 | 11:21 AM

SLFP to appoint committee to draft proposed new constitution

CID’s Former Inspector De Silva left for Zurich in 2019; CCD OIC tells Gampaha Magistrate

Mahela Jayawardena to chair National Sports Council

Mahela to chair National Sports Council

20 Aug, 2020 | 07:19 PM

Warning on 2019 Attacks received via WhatsApp on 20th April; Witness tells PCoI

Prime responsibility of MPs is to serve the public; Key points from President’s Speech

Investigate Negombo Police HQI & Police Spokesperson statement; AG tells AIGP

AG wants Negombo HQI investigated

20 Aug, 2020 | 03:56 PM

Live Blog: 01st session of the 09th Parliament

Speaker, Deputy Speaker & key positions in the 09th Parliament of Sri Lanka

Ex-President was not informed of 2019 attack warnings; Witness tells PCoI

Only 03 Intelligence meetings in 2019

19 Aug, 2020 | 06:35 PM

(VIDEO) “Pillayan” escorted to Colombo to attend 01st sitting of Parliament

Government Analyst’s Dept. clarifies position on the arrest of two workers

Teacher arrested for sexually abusing 12 year old

19 Aug, 2020 | 04:28 PM

Cabinet approves to abolish the 19th Amendment to the Constitution

Cabinet green light given to recruit additional 10,000 graduates; President

AG returns more incomplete files on April Attacks to Acting IGP

AG returns more incomplete files to Acting IGP

19 Aug, 2020 | 12:50 PM

STF Sub-Inspector arrested on drug trafficking charges

NO Tsunami threat to Sri Lanka following an earthquake in Southern Sumatra Sea: Met. Department

Power-Cut time table based on local grid substations published by CEB

Power-Cut time tabled published by CEB

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:55 PM

President calls for temporary suspension of road construction work in Sinharaja; RDA

01 hour daily power cut for 04 days ; CEB

AGs Dept. concluded 12,968 Child Abuse cases in 18 months.

12,968 Child Abuse cases concluded in 18 months

18 Aug, 2020 | 03:54 PM

15 prison officers interdicted in three months; Prisons Department

Ex-Defence State Minister & Fmr. CID Director at PCoI Police Unit on 2019 Attacks

Drugs sent for testing, smuggled

18 Aug, 2020 | 01:49 PM

Drug trafficking PNB officers worked with big-time heroin traffickers

Chief Government Whip & Leader of the House appointed

Electricity Supply To Be Restored In a Few Hours

17 Aug, 2020 | 05:26 PM

Traffic Light network down following power-cut

Island-wide Power Cut disrupts water supply to Colombo

Maithripala Sirisena informed to report to PCoI Police Unit probing April Attacks

Fmr. President informed to report to PCoI Police

17 Aug, 2020 | 03:31 PM

Island-wide Power Cut due to an issue in the transmission system

Tamil Nadu CB-CID tracing Sri Lankan in possession of ‘Angoda Lokka’s weapon

List of graduates recruited to be published online

17 Aug, 2020 | 08:16 AM

Concerns raised over unauthorized construction of road in Sinharaja

Man sentenced to death for 1995 murder finally arrested after 10 years on the run

50 drug networks operating in Western Province

16 Aug, 2020 | 11:52 AM

Indian Police launch manhunt to trace ‘Angoda Lokka’s Indian accomplice

Synthetic Drugs valued at over Rs. 200 Million seized

09-hour water cut for several areas in Colombo

15 Aug, 2020 | 09:01 AM

No Police & Land Powers for Provincial Councils; State Minister

AG advised NEC on “Our Power of People Party” National List nomination

AG denies reports he approved MCC Compact Agreement

AG denies reports he approved MCC Agreement

14 Aug, 2020 | 05:53 PM

President to present policy statement of New Government on 20th August

SIS aware of Zahran’s capability before Foreign Intelligence: Witness

SriLankan Airlines clarifies temporary suspension of Shanghai service

UL clarifies suspension of Shanghai service

14 Aug, 2020 | 05:02 PM

Indian detectives approach SL Govt. to get DNA samples on ‘Angoda Lokka’ probe

Government’s 150,000 employment program to continue

Three New Secretaries appointed to Cabinet Ministries

Three New Secretaries appointed to Ministries

14 Aug, 2020 | 02:28 PM

SIS wanted TID to stop investigation Sri Lankan who joined ISIS; Witness

National List of MPs to be sent to Government Printer today: NEC

‘Boot-licking’ & ‘Deal’ comment raises tensions at PCoI

'Boot-licking' & 'Deal' comment heats up PCoI

13 Aug, 2020 | 07:51 PM

Cabinet Secretary and 25 New Ministry Secretaries Appointed

PM & Cabinet sworn-in before they took oaths as MPs; Siritunga Jayasuriya

Blood samples from ‘Angoda Lokka’s parents sent to India; reports

DNA test to determine if "Angoda Lokka" is dead

13 Aug, 2020 | 03:46 PM

Samagi Jana Balavegaya announces its National List

09-hour water cut on Saturday for Colombo 13,14 & 15

Manhunt underway to arrest apparel store looters

13 Aug, 2020 | 12:23 PM

Yahapalana govt. brought disrepute to armed forces; Navy Officer tells PCoI

Ranil, Mangala, Malik & several others noticed by PCoI to appear on 21st August

Mother & Son arrested for trafficking drugs

12 Aug, 2020 | 06:03 PM

Arrest Warrant Against Kurunegala Mayor Suspended Until August 24th By CA

Malaka Silva granted bail by Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court

District Coordination Committee Heads appointed

12 Aug, 2020 | 12:32 PM

New State Ministers Sworn-in; (Complete List)

New Cabinet Ministers Sworn-in; (Complete List)

No Ministerial Portfolio for Maithripala Sirisena

12 Aug, 2020 | 11:07 AM

Live Blog: New Cabinet and State Minister

Gunman working for ‘Angoda Lokka’ shot dead by police

Malaka Silva arrested

11 Aug, 2020 | 11:26 PM

Ranil, Ruwan & Sagala informed to appear at Police Unit of April Attacks PCoI

Wanted Kurunegala Mayor files petition with Court of Appeal

Russia’s Health Ministry approves world’s 1st Covid-19 vaccine

Russia approves world’s 1st Covid-19 vaccine

11 Aug, 2020 | 02:52 PM

Wide manhunt underway to locate & arrest Kurunegala Mayor

Mahinda Rajapaksa assumes duties as Prime Minister

SLPP, ITAK & ACTC National List MPs

10 Aug, 2020 | 11:57 PM

28 cabinet & 40 state ministries established via Extraordinary Gazette

Samples for DNA & Finger Print testing sent to India to verify “Angoda Lokka”s death

Ranil Wickremesinghe to step down as UNP leader

10 Aug, 2020 | 02:08 PM

Warrant re-issued against Kurunegala Mayor as police failed to arrest suspects

All Government schools re-opened: Ministry of Education

Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn-in as Prime Minister

09 Aug, 2020 | 09:37 AM

Parliament : A family affair?

“Have confidence in our support”; Chinese Ambassador tells PM Rajapaksa

New Cabinet likely to be sworn-in after 11th August; says SLPP General Secretary

New Cabinet likely to be sworn-in after August 11

08 Aug, 2020 | 05:09 PM

15ft high new fence at Welikada Prison to prevent contraband from being hurled over prison walls

SLPP announces its National List Parliamentarians

RAW officials collect details from Indian Police about “Angoda Lokka”; report.

"Angoda Lokka" had undergone plastic surgery

07 Aug, 2020 | 03:52 PM

FR by Rishad Bathiudeen seeking to prevent his arrest, dismissed

NEC releases list of elected candidates

First official result of parliamentary election released

First official election result released

06 Aug, 2020 | 01:15 PM

AG directs Acting IGP to arrest Kurunegala Mayor and 04 others

Counting of votes for parliamentary election begins

Today is NOT a government holiday

06 Aug, 2020 | 07:55 AM

01st result of the 2020 General Election on Thursday afternoon; NEC Chairman

Live Blog – General Election 2020 – Live Updates

SL Police yet to receive confirmation on “Angoda Lokka”s death in India

Police await confirmation on "Angoda Lokka"s death

04 Aug, 2020 | 07:24 PM

Was Anurudhdha Sampayo arrested based on a tip-off or intelligence operation?

“Narco-Cat” has not escaped; continues to roam free at Magazine Prison premises

Former CID Chief Shani’s assistant gives closed door statement; claims “undue influence”

CCD probing Vass Gunawardena case

04 Aug, 2020 | 05:29 PM

Seven Indian Police teams probing death of underworld don “Angoda Lokka”

Special Protection for Prison Officers – Department of Prisons

Assets of PNB officers involved in drug trafficking to be seized.

Probe on PNB drug trafficking ring continues

04 Aug, 2020 | 11:22 AM

New Parliament to meet on 20th of August 2020

Sri Lanka’s human rights chief resigns

New voting system for the visually impaired

03 Aug, 2020 | 07:03 PM

“Angoda Lokka” surfaced in India in 2018; reports Indian Media

Sri Lanka Police to liaise with Indian HC over reports on “Angoda Lokka”

Intelligence Op led to Sampayo's arrest; Police

03 Aug, 2020 | 12:42 PM

Coimbatore Police says investigations revealed “ANGODA LOKKA” is dead

Anurudhdha Sampayo claims he is being framed and wants President and PM to save him

Anurudhdha Sampayo Arrested

02 Aug, 2020 | 04:37 PM

Anti-India protesters say talks with PM a success: Final decision following internal trade union meeting

Election campaign activities prohibited from midnight today: NEC

First came the Eagle, and now a cat

01 Aug, 2020 | 08:24 PM

(VIDEO) Smart Elephant herd crawl under & break through fence to reach farmland

Police raids cash house in Dematagoda; seized more than Rs. 50 Million in currency notes

Voters permitted to bring their own pen to mark ballot paper

Voters permitted to bring own pen to mark ballot

01 Aug, 2020 | 02:54 PM

Negombo Prison events tip of the iceberg, investigations will reveal more; Attorney General’s Dept.

AG files indictment against Rajitha on White Van Abduction Press Conference case

Premalal Jayasekera alias “Choca Malli” and 02 others sentenced to death

Premalal Jayasekera sentenced to death

31 Jul, 2020 | 06:32 PM

STF arrests suspect with 23kg of heroin in Wellampitiya

Evidence Examination on “Lith” case against Basil fixed for December

Court of Appeal issues interim-injunction on Avant-Garde case

CA issues interim-injunction on Avant-Garde case

31 Jul, 2020 | 12:39 PM

SSP Shani Abeysekara arrested over firearms related incident

Individual sentenced to death over 2001 abduction and murder

Lankapura Divisional Secretariat staffer tests positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 case reported from Lankapura DS

30 Jul, 2020 | 01:00 PM

AG wants Acting IGP to explain why Negombo Prison Chief is not arrested

“There is a conspiracy to eliminate Basil Rajapaksa”; says Lakshman Yapa

Students not required to go to school during election week : Education Minister

Students can take holiday on election week

29 Jul, 2020 | 03:20 PM

SLC Vice President quits post; criticizes administration

Record 175 COVID-19 patients recover on Tuesday

Fmr. SIS Chief tells PCoI, Zahran was not master-mind of April 2019 Attacks

CNI warned of attacks, 10 months ahead

28 Jul, 2020 | 05:28 PM

Court orders handover of documents on demolished archaeological site

Petition filed seeking Kurunegala Mayor arrest for building demolition

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rises to 2805

23 COVID-19 cases reported on Monday 27th July

28 Jul, 2020 | 01:06 AM

(VIDEO) Jordanian Security Forces Use Tear Gas On Sri Lankan Migrant Workers

Punishment against child abusers must be revised to give max punishment; Sec. Def.

Sri Lanka Police reveal shocking details of child sex abuse involving 54-year old man

Police reveals Child Sex Abuse details

27 Jul, 2020 | 03:51 PM

Advanced Voting program for quarantined voters, will not go ahead : NEC

PCoI agrees not to summon three witnesses until petitions are heard

Ravi Karunanayake and Rishad Bathiudeen at CID to provide statements

Ravi K & Rishad at CID to provide statements

27 Jul, 2020 | 12:03 PM

Kurunegala archaeology site’s investigation report handed over to Acting IGP

Grades 11, 12 and 13 resume academic activities

Ancient structure in Medirigiriya on the brink of destruction

Ancient structure in Medirigiriya under threat

26 Jul, 2020 | 09:18 PM

IDH COVID-19 escapee returned to Kandakadu ; Army Commander

Drug traffickers arrested with 5,600 narcotic pills at a five-star hotel

“Right to Vote amidst Disaster” guidelines and operational plan published

"Right to Vote amidst Disaster" by ECoSL & DMC

25 Jul, 2020 | 05:13 PM

Draft Circular Instructions for PHIs contrary to law; AG

India provides US$ 400 million currency swap facility to Sri Lanka

Concerns raised as to who will fund renovation of demolished archaeology site

Renovation of Kurunegala site suspended

24 Jul, 2020 | 07:18 PM

09 hour water cut for several parts of Colombo on Saturday night

Suspected COVID-19 escapee from IDH located

Major Man-hunt underway to locate COVID-19 escapee

24 Jul, 2020 | 10:04 AM

In 2017 IGP, CNI, Sec. Def and Min. of Law & Order were informed of Zaharan; Witness tells PCoI

Ex-Cop admits using informants on Zaharan Hashim, without any background check

Kurunegala MC prohibits entry to demolished archaeological site

Court prohibits entry to demolished site

23 Jul, 2020 | 04:38 PM

AG obtains court order to protect demolished Kurunegala archaeology site

Water Cut for multiple areas in Western Province from Thursday night

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 infections reach 2752

23 Jul, 2020 | 09:02 AM

AG advises Acting IGP to expedite investigation into archaeological site demolition

Legal action proposed by committee probing archaeological site demolition

AG instructs CID to arrest several prison officers

22 Jul, 2020 | 02:01 PM

ETI & Swarnamahal Finance depositors to be compensated : CBSL

Zero COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours

Additional Days declared for Postal Voting

22 Jul, 2020 | 02:28 AM

Hajj will be celebrated on 01st August

Witness tells PCoI, 2019 April Attacks suspect reportedly fled to India

Drug trafficking PNB officers received armed protection; Prosecution tells Court

Drug trafficking PNB officers further remanded

21 Jul, 2020 | 06:29 PM

Court orders Ex-Minister Rishad to report to CID & provide statements

Appeal Court dismisses petition filed seeking “Karuna Amman’s” arrest

Warrant issued for the arrest of Shashi Weerawansa

21 Jul, 2020 | 12:03 PM

08 hour water cut for Battaramulla and surrounding areas on Thursday

Welisara Naval Complex COVID-19 cluster no more; All infected sailors recovered

(VIDEO) Another Leopard found dead, trapped in a snare in Nawalapitiya

(VIDEO) Another Leopard found dead in Nawalapitiya

20 Jul, 2020 | 06:32 PM

Landslide early warnings issued for multiple districts

Grade 05 & A/L examination dates announced

Heavy rainfall across the island

20 Jul, 2020 | 09:33 AM

Concerns raised on delay in publishing quarterly economic growth rate

04 more contacts of Kandakadu T&R Center test positive for COVID-19

Police launch investigation into demolition of a “King’s Court” in Kurunegala

Police probe archaeological demolition

19 Jul, 2020 | 10:02 AM

556 positive COVID-19 cases from Kandakadu cluster: DGHS

PHIs withdraw from disease control activities citing lack of power

School holiday extended ; new date for A/L exams

18 Jul, 2020 | 03:07 PM

Over 6000 PCR tests for Kandakadu COVID-19 cluster: DGHS

Extraordinary Gazette on “COVID-19 Elections Regulations” issued

139 subject to PCR tests in Rajanganaya

17 Jul, 2020 | 07:36 PM

What will happen to ECT located along international shipping routes?

Committee to probe demolition of ancient ‘Kings Assembly Hall’ in Kurunegala

CA orders Acting IGP to arrest anyone for transporting sand without valid permit

Permit mandatory to transport sand; Appeal Court

17 Jul, 2020 | 03:08 PM

COVID (Elections) Regulations 2020 approved by AG

PHIs step away from COVID-19 control duties

Police failed to protect 13th Century King’s assembly hall in Kurunegala: DG Archaeology

Police failed to protect 13th Century King's Court

17 Jul, 2020 | 10:41 AM

Visitors of Kandakadu Rehab Centre NEGATIVE for COVID-19: Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva

CID to investigate false propaganda on COVID-19

Historic 13th Century ‘Kings Court’ torn down in Kurunegala by Mayor (VIDEO)

13th Century 'Kings Court' in Kurunegala ruined

16 Jul, 2020 | 09:37 PM

(VIDEO) Tensions in Angulana over death of man in police gunfire

Key suspect in Thajudeen homicide case dead; another seriously ill

All PCR test reports of Kandakadu T&R staff and inmates received : Army Commander

PCR test reports of all T&R personnel received

16 Jul, 2020 | 12:08 PM

New CBSL Monetary Board members appointed

Sri Lanka suspends expat repatriation; furore over decision

Only 20 COVID-19 cases from outside of Kandakadu

15 Jul, 2020 | 07:50 PM

February electricity bill to be adjusted for March, April and May ; Min. Amaraweera

Don’t use children in candidate promotional campaigns : NEC

New Navy Commander meets President Rajapaksa

15 Jul, 2020 | 02:03 PM

Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne appointed as new Sri Lanka Navy Commander

19 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday: Total confirmed cases at 2665

AG directs Acting IGP to record statements from Ravi Karunanayake & Arjun Aloysius

AG wants Bond Scam suspects questioned

14 Jul, 2020 | 04:53 PM

Manhunt underway to locate hit-and-run tipper truck driver

Total COVID-19 cases rise to 2,646

Movement in several areas in Rajanganaya restricted

Movement in several areas in Rajanganaya limited

13 Jul, 2020 | 07:53 PM

Elections Chief says there is no decision to postpone polls

Business of “ETI Finance Ltd & Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC” suspended

IP arrested for concealing evidence

13 Jul, 2020 | 02:20 PM

Total COVID-19 cases at 2617: 106 new infections confirmed on Sunday

2020 Postal voting begins: NEC

Government School Holiday from 13th to 17th July

Holiday for Government Schools

12 Jul, 2020 | 07:27 PM

Schools will be closed if situation gets worse : Education Ministry

Major SLPP Election rallies postponed indefinitely

Rumours of Govt. Holiday are false

12 Jul, 2020 | 10:50 AM

Second Kandakadu T&R Counsellor tested positive for COVID-19; More than 300 in self-quarantine

Police urged to probe manhandling incident of journalist at court complex

(VIDEO) Second underwater museum in Sri Lanka declared open in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka's second underwater museum in Trinco

11 Jul, 2020 | 01:21 PM

Inquiry in to Angulana shooting; Three-wheeler driver shot dead for hurling a stone at Police

Kandakadu is new COVID-19 cluster; warns GMOA

Steps taken to prevent spread of COVID-19 to communities; Army Commander

283 COVID-19 cases from Kandakadu Rehab Centre

10 Jul, 2020 | 05:26 PM

Indictments filed against Patali regarding 2016 Rajagiriya accident

Police wants death sentence against drug trafficking PNB officers; DIG Ajith Rohana

(VIDEO) Ex-OIC of the PNB obstructs the duties of a photo-journalist

Neomal Rangajeewa obstructs journalist duties

10 Jul, 2020 | 12:52 PM

Tiran Alles, Emil Kanthan and 02 others released from Indictments in RADA Case

196 people at the Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre in Kandakadu test positive for COVID-19

PCR Laboratory at Bandaranaike International Airport to commence operations on Monday (July 13)

PCR Lab at BIA commences operations on Monday

10 Jul, 2020 | 08:34 AM

Managala hopes to become President one-day

56 inmates & counsellor at Kandakadu Rehab Centre tested positive for COVID-19

Only candidate’s vehicle can display promotional material : NEC

No promotional material on private vehicles

09 Jul, 2020 | 02:51 PM

More relief for electricity consumers; bills for March & April to reduce by 25%

Green light given to purchase 04 used helicopters for SLAF Training

Cabinet Ministers given two more weeks to provide feedback on MCC Review Report

Cabinet to further study MCC Review Report

09 Jul, 2020 | 11:46 AM

13 COVID-19 cases reported on 08th July 2020; All returnees from overseas

Ex-minister Bogollagama says he has resigned from the UNP and national list

18 Narcotic Bureau Officers arrested so far for operating drug trafficking ring

18 PNB officers arrested for drug trafficking ring

08 Jul, 2020 | 06:55 PM

Government to bear a portion of electricity bills to provide relief to consumers

Mandatory for all imported school buses to be painted in yellow : Transport Ministry

Sri Lanka & Maldives eliminate measles and rubella, ahead of 2023 target: WHO

Sri Lanka, Maldives eliminate measles & rubella

08 Jul, 2020 | 12:40 PM

PNB constable ring leader of drug operations: SL Police

PNB’s narcotic stocks to be inspected: SL Police

Final report of the committee to resolve issues of electricity bills between March to May, to be submitted in cabinet today

Electricity bill payment relief report submitted

08 Jul, 2020 | 08:19 AM

Galle Face Green miscreants remanded until 10th July

38 more incomplete 21/04 investigation files returned to Police

Welikada Prison out of bounds for visitors

07 Jul, 2020 | 03:01 PM

174 Inmates from Welikada Prison subject to PCR tests

CA suspends enforcing Bond Scam warrants against Ravi K & others

Welikada Inmate tests positive for COVID-19

07 Jul, 2020 | 10:51 AM

Outcry over illegal land take-over resulting in water contamination

2020 Parliamentary Election Polling Hours Extended

If diplomatic issues are solved, ECT will be up and running in two months : SLPA Chief

Diplomatic issues in the way of operating ECT

06 Jul, 2020 | 06:13 PM

(VIDEO) 06 Sri Lankan fishermen rescued from sinking boat

PTL suspension extended by Central Bank

Kusal Mendis granted bail

06 Jul, 2020 | 12:21 PM

Academic activities resume at schools today: Ministry of Education

Over 112,000 PCR tests conducted in Sri Lanka: Ministry of Health

No record of letter from Ex-Sports Minister on 2011 CWC match-fixing claim : ICC

No evidence on 2011 CWC Match-Fixing claims

03 Jul, 2020 | 06:39 PM

Prabhakaran said he wanted to have TNA leaders killed; Karuna regrets not doing so

There is no evidence to claim the 2011 Cricket World Cup final was fixed – Police

SIU will no longer summon cricketers to record statements

Cricketers won't be summoned anymore : SIU

03 Jul, 2020 | 02:33 PM

(WATCH) Mahela dismisses reports which claim he wasn’t available to give a statement

Mahela Inquiry Postponed: Public furious over Sanga being quizzed

Jinthupitiya COVID-19 patient NOT a case of community transmission

No COVID-19 community transmission - DGHS

02 Jul, 2020 | 08:26 PM

Cabinet proposes Forest Land for ‘economic purposes’: environmentalists up in arms

UPDATED: 12 Police Narcotic Bureau Officers to be detained and Interrogated

11 Police Narcotic Bureau Officers arrested

02 Jul, 2020 | 03:07 PM

Another mobile phone discovered from Kanchipani Imran’s prison cell

TUFF bargaining with government at present; says Karuna Amman

Former Govt. failed to serve the people of the North and East : Prime Minister

PM meets Tamil Journalists at Temple Trees

01 Jul, 2020 | 07:58 PM

Another weapons cache discovered from Homagama

No Pardon for corrupt Police Narcotic Bureau officers, says Sri Lanka Police

03 port workers climb on to gantry cranes demanding new cranes be installed

Protest at Colombo Port

01 Jul, 2020 | 01:14 PM

9077 people with warrants & 17,275 suspects wanted for other crimes arrested

Upul Tharanga provides statement to investigators on 2011 CWC match-fixing claims

Sri Lanka Police to probe failure of Former Ministers and MPs to hand over official vehicles

Police to seize MPs' official vehicles

01 Jul, 2020 | 07:53 AM

WHO second wave warning on COVID-19 should be taken seriously : GMOA

Elections Chief orders to seize official vehicles not returned by Ex-MPs & Ex-Ministers

Foreign Minister briefs US Secretary of State on MCC Review Report

Foreign Minister phones US Secretary of State

30 Jun, 2020 | 01:00 PM

CID leading investigation on discovery of Assault Rifles from Homagama

President tells CBSL to seek legal advice regarding ETI and TFC issues

Assault Rifles discovered today were to be used to attack a prison bus – Police

Homagama Assault Rifles linked to Organized Crime

29 Jun, 2020 | 07:44 PM

UNP Denies MCC Committee Report Allegations

Associate of 02 underworld leaders nabbed with 12 T-56 assault rifles.

AG will not appear for Acting IGP in Gihan Pilapitiya Writ Application

AG will not appear for AIGP in court

29 Jun, 2020 | 10:37 AM

CBSL implements a Credit Guarantee and Interest Subsidy Scheme for Businesses affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Total COVID-19 cases at 2037: recoveries at 1661

Island-wide curfew lifted completely

28 Jun, 2020 | 12:07 PM

Police crack whip on those without masks

UNHRC calls for an investigation on ‘Karuna Amman’

“Health & safety measures need to be continued” – DIG Ajith Rohana

Violators of health guideline to be penalized

27 Jun, 2020 | 11:15 AM

AKD leaves PCoI without testifying; Dilrukshi Dias appears at PCoI for the 01st time

Rs. 122 Mn worth Beedi Leaves discovery; Customs seeks CID assistance

MCC grant monies were never transferred to or spent by GoSL

MCC grant monies never transferred to GoSL

26 Jun, 2020 | 04:31 PM

Court issues warning on Welikada Prison Riot case suspects

AG tells Acting IGP to properly conclude probe, returns 40 incomplete files

Total COVID-19 cases in SL increase to 2010

09 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

26 Jun, 2020 | 09:48 AM

Pakistan PM Khan commend Sri Lanka’s efforts to combat COVID-19

MCC contains harmful elements; Review Committee

“Karuna Amman” leaves CID after giving 07 hour statement

"Karuna Amman" leaves CID after giving statement

25 Jun, 2020 | 05:45 PM

Weerawansa threatens to split from Govt. if MCC is signed

Petition filed seeking Karuna Amman’s arrest

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