Teenager goes missing after drowning
A teenager is reported missing after drowning near a dock in Kepungoda, the Police Media said.
The drowning victim has been identified as an 18-year-old...
Two in possession of heroin nabbed in separate raids
A man has been arrested while in possession of 5g 860mg of heroin, during a raid carried out in Arangala, Athurugiriya.
The Police Media said...
219 civilians at SLAF quarantine facility released
A group of 219 civilians, who were under quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force facility in Mullaitivu, have been released upon completing the...
Entry of pilgrims into Kataragama sacred city limited
Entry of pilgrims into the sacred city of Kataragama will be limited two weeks starting from July 21 to August 04, in view of...
Postal voting process peaceful so far – Election Commission
Postal voting for the General Election 2020 has been a peaceful process so far, says the Election Commission.
The election body added that there had...
Arrival from Philippines tests positive for COVID-19
Total COVID-19 patients confirmed in Sri Lanka increased to 2,702 this evening (18) following the detection of another positive case, says the Ministry of...
Ongoing interim school holiday extended
The one-week school holiday declared amidst the spike in coronavirus cases has been extended until July 27, the education ministry has said.
Three students have...
Only 5 more COVID-19-infected navy men under medical care
Two more Sri Lanka Navy personnel who had been receiving treatment for COVID-19 have returned to health, stated Navy Media Spokesman.
These sailors were discharged...
“It’s an illegal construction part of a hotel named Buwaneka”, Kurenagala...
The Mayor of Kurunegala has denied accusations that he ordered the demolition of a building with archaeological value in Kurunegala.
Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa said they...
12-year-old from Rajanganaya tests positive for Covid-19
139 people who attended an alms-giving in Rajanganayake were subject to PCR tests, said Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe adding only...
