Advisory issued for strong winds, rough seas around the island
The Department of Meteorology has released a warning for strong winds and rough seas.
The wind speed can increase up to 70 kmph in the...
Recoveries from COVID-19 escalate to 2,918
Eleven more patients who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 have been discharged from hospitals today (05) upon making complete recoveries.
Five patients from the...
“Keselwatte Kasun” arrested with heroin
A close associate of the notorious gangster “Keselwatte Dinuka” has been arrested last night (04), in the area of Enderamulla.
Acting on a tip-off received,...
164 civilians at SLAF quarantine centre in Vanni released
A group of 164 civilians, who were under quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) facility in Vanni, have been released this morning...
Showery condition over the island expected to enhance
Showery condition over the island, particularly in the south western part and the North-Western province of the island is likely to enhance to some...
Four linked to drug supplying network arrested in Panadura
Four individuals who were involved in a drug supplying network have been placed under arrest.
The Police have seized 422g of heroin on the suspects.
They...
Fire on New Diamond brought under control
Fire onboard MT New Diamond ship was brought under control after massive fire fighting effort by India Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Ships and...
Decision on allowing Premalal Jayasekara to attend Parliament sessions on Monday
The Court of Appeal announced that its decision on whether an interim order will be issued permitting MP-elect Premalal Jayasekara to attend parliamentary sessions...
No danger from oil spills to Sri Lanka from blazing oil...
Under the prevailing situation, there is no danger from oil spills to Sri Lanka from the Panama-flagged tanker “MT New Diamond” which was engulfed...
More than 200 Sri Lankans repatriated
A group of Sri Lankan expatriates who were stranded in Nepal and Israel has been repatriated on Thursday (03).
Accordingly, 203 Sri Lankans employed in...
















