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Cyclone ‘Burevi’ likely to cross Sri Lanka; adverse weather conditions expected

The cyclonic storm ‘Burevi’ very likely to cross Sri Lanka and rainy, windy conditions are expected to enhance considerably over the island owing to this development, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 8:01 am

Eight inmates who died in Mahara Prison riot posthumously test Covid-19 positive

Eight inmates who died during the unrest at Mahara Prison have been tested positive for Covid-19 following the post-mortem examination. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 8:37 am

Eight inmates who died in Mahara Prison riot posthumously test Covid-19 positive

Eight inmates who died during the unrest at Mahara Prison have been tested positive for Covid-19 following the post-mortem examination. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 8:50 am

Mahara Prison unrest brought under complete control – Defense Secretary

The unrest at the Mahara Prison has been completely brought under control, says Defense Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 9:36 am

Kolonnawa post office closed off after coronavirus exposure

Two employees of Kolonnawa Post Office have been tested positive for Covid-19, says Deputy Postmaster General (Operations) Rajitha Ranasinghe. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 10:38 am

Kolonnawa post office closed off after coronavirus exposure

Two employees of Kolonnawa Post Office have been tested positive for Covid-19, says Deputy Postmaster General (Operations) Rajitha Ranasinghe. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 10:49 am

18-hour water cut for parts of Wattala tomorrow

Water supply for several areas in Wattala is expected to be suspended from 10.00 am tomorrow (03) until 4.00 am on Friday (04). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 11:03 am

Lohan Ratwatte assigned new state ministry

Lohan Ratwatte has taken oaths as the new State Minister of Prisons Management and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 11:49 am

Cyclone ‘Burevi’ to hit east coast between 7-10 pm tonight

Cyclone ‘Burevi’ is expected to blow across the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka between 7 pm and 10 pm tonight (December 02), the Department of Meteorology warned.

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 11:53 am

Schools in Northern Province closed for two days

All schools in the Northern Province will remain closed tomorrow (03) and the day after (04), says Governor P.S.M. Charles. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 12:37 pm

UK approves use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; rollout from next week

The United Kingdom (UK) has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 1:22 pm

UK approves use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; rollout from next week

The United Kingdom (UK) has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 1:23 pm

Govt. institutions must submit annual reports within stipulated time period – COPE

Chairman of Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), Prof. Charitha Herath, has informed Secretaries to the Ministries in writing that all government institutions should submit their annual reports to the Parliament within the stipulated time period. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 2:09 pm

Sri Lanka surpasses 18,000 recoveries from Covid-19

Total COVID-19 related recoveries reported in Sri Lanka moved past the 18,000 mark as 487 patients were discharged from medical care upon returning to health. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 2:56 pm

Sri Lanka surpasses 18,000 recoveries from Covid-19

Total COVID-19 related recoveries reported in Sri Lanka moved past the 18,000 mark as 487 patients were discharged from medical care upon returning to health. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 2:58 pm

Jayantha de Silva appointed Secretary to Ministry of Technology

Jayantha de Silva has been appointed as the Secretary to the newly established Ministry of Technology. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 2, 2020 3:14 pm

Main suspect of Ranjan de Silva assassination arrested in UAE

The main suspect in the assassination of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council Member Ranjan de Silva has been arrested in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 7:23 am

Mahara Prison riot: 107 inmates, 02 prison officials hospitalized in total

A total of 109 injured persons have been hospitalized so far following the unrest at the Mahara Prison, says the Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 7:57 am

Depression over south-east Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclonic storm

The Department of Meteorology says the Depression over the south-east Bay of Bengal, which laid centred 590 km east and southeast to Trincomalee at 11.30 pm yesterday (30), is very likely to intensify into a deep depression during next six hours and likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 12 hours. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 8:48 am

More Sri Lankans return from Middle East, Europe

Another host of Sri Lankans stranded in the Middle East and Europe has been repatriated today (December 01). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 10:28 am

Uptick in daily coronavirus cases from Gampaha

Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 figures soared on Monday (29), as 503 persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 10:41 am

Uptick in daily coronavirus cases from Gampaha

Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 figures soared on Monday (29), as 503 persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 10:46 am

Mahara Prison riot: Another inmate dies, 12 more test Covid-19 positive

Another inmate, who was hospitalized following the unrest at Mahara Prison on Sunday (29), has succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll from the incident to 09. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 10:55 am

Mahara Prison riot: Another inmate dies, 12 more test Covid-19 positive

Another inmate, who was hospitalized following the unrest at Mahara Prison on Sunday (29), has succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll from the incident to 09. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 10:56 am

Cabinet approves proposal to develop sports schools in Sri Lanka

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for several proposals for the upliftment of sports schools and sports scholarships in the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 12:10 pm

Mahara inmates broke into facility’s medical section during riot - Prisons Dept.

The protesting inmates at the Mahara Prison have broken into the medical section of the facility amidst the riot, says the Department of Prisons. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 12:14 pm

O/L exam postponed again

The G. C. E. Ordinary Level Examination will not be held on the dates scheduled previously, the Minister of Education Prof. G. L. Peiris said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 12:51 pm

WHO worried COVID “amnesia” will lead to another pandemic

The World Health Organization’s top emergency expert said on Monday that the world risked future pandemics if it suffered “amnesia” and did not learn from the current coronavirus crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 1:59 pm

WHO worried COVID “amnesia” will lead to another pandemic

The World Health Organization’s top emergency expert said on Monday that the world risked future pandemics if it suffered “amnesia” and did not learn from the current coronavirus crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 2:00 pm

SLBFE uncovers racket defrauding money by promising jobs in Poland

The Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) has uncovered a racket that swindles money from Sri Lankan job seekers by promising employment opportunities in Poland. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 2:08 pm

Schools in Eastern Province closed for 3 days

The Governor of the Eastern Province Anuradha Yahampath has instructed provincial education officials to close all schools in the province from tomorrow (02) until Friday (04), due to the adverse weather forecast. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 2:47 pm

SC rejects petitions against gazette on cremation of COVID-19 victims

The Supreme Court has rejected the petitions filed challenging the gazette notification on the cremation of bodies of COVID-19 victims. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 3:06 pm

257 new Covid-19 recoveries confirmed

The tally of COVID-19 related recoveries reported in Sri Lanka went up again as 257 patients were discharged from medical care upon returning to health. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 3:35 pm

257 new Covid-19 recoveries confirmed

The tally of COVID-19 related recoveries reported in Sri Lanka went up again as 257 patients were discharged from medical care upon returning to health. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 3:39 pm

BTS’ ‘Life Goes On’ launches as historic No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

BTS lands its fifth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as their new album, Be, bows at the top of the tally. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 3:59 pm

AG files indictment against Sampayo and 6 others

The Attorney General today filed indictment before the Negombo High Court against former Negombo Prison Superintendent Anuruddha Sampayo, four senior prison officials and two inmates. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 4:12 pm

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

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, addressing the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2020 today (01), said Sri Lanka’s over-reliance on loans must come to an end and insisted on attracting more foreign direct investments while encouraging local investment to drive the country’s economic growth. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 1, 2020 5:02 pm

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