Two arrested attempting to buy polling cards in Beruwala
Two individuals who were allegedly attempting to buy polling cards from voters have been arrested in Beruwala.
Police said that the suspects had been detained...
New Parliament to meet on August 20
The President has issued a Gazette Extraordinary proclaiming that the new Parliament will be summoned to meet on August 20, 2020.
The gazette issued by...
Heavy rainfall expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology forecasts that showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Fairly heavy...
COVID-19: Recovery count rises as 03 regain health
The Ministry of Health says 03 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals today (03) as they have made complete recoveries.
Thereby, total COVID-19 recoveries...
Arrested Negombo Prison SP brought to court
Interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo who is currently under the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been escorted...
Fairly heavy rain likely in some areas
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa, Western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy rainfalls above 50 mm are...
India arrests 3 persons in connection with death of ‘Angoda Lokka’
The Coimbatore city police in India confirmed the death of Maddumage Chandana Lasantha Perera alias ‘‘Angoda Lokka’’, the Sri Lankan underworld kingpin who was...
Vote without fear, polling centres are safe – polls chief
Sri Lanka’s election chief has said there is no threat of the coronavirus at polling centres, ahead of the August 5 parliamentary election.
Voters can cast...
Another positive case bring COVID-19 case count to 2,817
Another individual have tested positive for novel coronavirus infection, stated the Department of Government Information.
The latest case has been identified to be a close...
Three inmates escape from Kalutara Prison
Three inmates at the Kalutara Prison have escaped early this morning (02), according to a spokesman of the prison.
The spokesman said that the three...
















