No separate voting date for those in quarantine: NEC
A separate date will not be allocated for those undergoing quarantine to cast their ballot, the National Elections Commission said.
“It was proposed that those...
Postal voting in Rajanganaya gets underway
Postal Voting in the Ranjanganaya division gets underway on Wednesday (July 29), after restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the area...
165 civilians at SLAF quarantine centre in Vanni released
A group of 165 civilians, who were under quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) facility in Vanni, have been released this morning...
Coronavirus infections count reaches 2,810
Total COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka moved up to 2,810 as another person tested positive for the virus on Tuesday (28).
This positive case...
Excise officer arrested while illegally transporting ethanol
An individual who had been illegally transporting ethanol of a private company has been arrested in the area of Pamunugama.
The arrestee was identified as...
Met. Dept. cautions of heavy rains and coastal inundation
The showery condition over the island, particularly in south-western parts is expected to enhance to some extent, says the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers...
Ranil defends UNP’s decision to oust 115 party members
The high court has ruled that the conduct of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is an attempt to harm the United National Party (UNP, says...
Associate of ‘Kudu Hemamala’ arrested
A person linked to the drug racket of large-scale drug trafficker Sriyani Hemamala alias ‘Kudu Hemamala’ has been arrested by the Police Special Task...
UNP expels 115 party members
The Working Committee of the United National Party (UNP) has approved the removal of party memberships of 115 members, according party sources.
Among the expelled...
12-hour water cut for several areas in Galle
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in parts of Galle from this afternoon (28), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.
The...
