Showers likely in parts of the island

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Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, Western, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy...

Special Protection for Prison Officers – Department of Prisons

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Special Protection is to be given to prison officers who were threatened with death. The Department of Prisons said 03 Three Senior Officers, as well...

Police officers provided with firearms not to “brush teeth” – EC...

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There is absolutely no chance for anyone to commit any fraudulent acts during the election period, says the Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda...

COVID-19: Seven new recoveries take total to 2,524

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Seven more patients who were under medical care for COVID-19 have been discharged from hospitals upon returning to health, the Ministry of Health said. Thereby,...

Can vote even without polling card – EC

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Voters who have not yet received their official polling card will be able to obtain them from the respective post offices today (04) and...

Chairperson of Human Rights Commission resigns

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Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) Dr. Deepika Udagama tendered her resignation from the post. She has informed the decision to...

Negombo SP Sampayo contradicts police statement on his arrest

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Interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo who is currently under remand custody is to be produced before Negombo Magistrate’s Court today...

Thirteen PNB officers further remanded

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The thirteen officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) who were arrested for their alleged links with drug dealers have been further remanded. The Colombo...

COVID-19 cases in the island rise to 2828

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The number of confirmed COVID 19 cases in the island has increased to 2828. 5 patients tested positive yesterday. 4 are returnees from Saudi Arabia, the...

Everything in place for the upcoming Election – NEC

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The transportation of ballot papers, ballot boxes and election officials to polling stations commenced at 8 this morning, the National Elections Commission said. These activities...