A posthumous PCR test of a prison inmate reveals that he had been infected with COVID-19, the Department of Prisons said.
The 82-year-old inmate of the Mahara Prison had passed away while receiving treatment at the Ragama Hospital.
He had been admitted to the Ragama Hospital over a sudden illness
Former President Ranil’s facts, data and interpretations are incorrect - Minister Anil Jayantha
Health officials warn public that prolonged heat exposure could be fatal
"Sri Lanka faces new economic crisis after 2028"; Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe warns
BASL challenges 22A before SC; calls for full bench to examine the constitutionality of the bill
Govt. ready for public referendum if ordered by SC, 22A Parliament debate in Sept. or Oct. – Nalinda
22nd Amendment tabled in Parliament by Justice Minister amidst strong opposition
Bank officials nabbed over US$ 1B Undiyal scheme; Court hears how dollars were transferred overseas
Search continues for missing sailor at Angulana coast for third day; Vessel recovery also delayed
“Call an election soon or popularity could fall further” Opposition on Govt.’s falling popularity
Don’t be arrogant. Pay attention to the concerns raised by Chief Prelates” — Sajith tells Govt.
Can India and Pakistan find common ground ? - Pakistan High Commissioner in Colombo on Hyde Park
Sri Lanka Navy vessel located on seabed off Angulana after hours-long search by specialist divers
Sri Lanka Entrepreneurs Night 2026 held in Melbourne; Australia-based Lankans urged to invest in SL
Warm weather advisory issued for several districts; Drought ravages farmlands across the county
72-hour detention order issued against drug trafficker Shiran Basik
