Wall at Dalada Maligawa collapses
A wall at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic had collapsed due to heavy rains in Kandy on Wednesday.
Our correspondent reported that a portion...
Showers expected in several places after 1pm
Showers will occur at at times in Northern, Eastern, North-Central, Central and Uva provinces. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm can be expected at some...
President appoints De-Regulation Commission to simplify existing laws
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed 18-member De-Regulation Commission for the Simplification of the Existing Laws and Regulations in the interest of the people.
The Commission...
Covid-19 death toll mounts to 222 with 3 more deaths
03 more Covid19 related deaths reported today increasing the total in Sri Lanka to 222 - DG Govt Info Department
Sri Lanka reports 255 new coronavirus cases
The total count of COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 46,503 as 255 more persons were tested positive for the virus.
Reportedly, 201 of...
Sri Lanka confirms 638 new Covid-19 recoveries
The Ministry of Health says that 638 patients being treated for Covid-19 have recovered and discharged from hospitals within the last 24 hours.
This brings...
Customs seize 18,000 ecstasy pills worth over Rs 130 million
A package containing 18,000 ecstasy pills worth over Rs 130 million has been detected by Sri Lanka Customs during an inspection at the Central...
Government to take over all estate hospitals
Steps will be taken for the government to take over all estate hospitals, Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi stated.
Responding to a question at the...
Public urged to ensure names are listed in electoral register
The Election Commission has requested the members of the public to ensure if their names are listed in the electoral register for the year...
Man arrested for misleading 119 police emergency unit
A 48-year-old man from Caldera Road in Dehiwala was arrested for providing false information to 119 emergency hotline to mislead the police.
Police Spokesman DIG...
