Three CID teams to identify people spreading false rumours on COVID-19
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched probes in search of individuals who spread false rumours regarding the COVID-19 pandemic via social media.
DIG Ajith...
Third accused in Welikada Prison killing case acquitted
The Colombo High Court today (15) acquitted the third defendant in the case of killing of 27 inmates during the prison clashes at Welikada...
EC urges to refrain from using children for political promotion
Several election monitoring organizations have pointed out to the Election Commission that there is a tendency to use minors for political promotions during the...
New Navy Commander calls on President
Newly appointed Commander of Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, today (15).
Vice Admiral Ulugetenna...
President declares ‘Decade of Skills Development’
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared years 2021 to 2030 the ‘Decade of Skills Development in Sri Lanka’.
The move is expected to herald a transformational...
Every citizen should wear a face mask when leaving their homes:...
Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva on Wednesday (July 15) emphasized that every citizen in the country should wear a face mask when leaving their homes.
“The...
February electricity bill to be adjusted for March, April and May...
The amount stated in the electricity bill received in February will be adjusted to the months of March, April and May, said the Ministry...
Public urged not to be misled by false claims on Covid-19
The government has taken all necessary measures to arrest the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka with new positive cases linked to the Kandakadu...
Showers expected to enhance in south-western areas
The showery condition is expected to enhance some extent over the South-western part of the island during today, says the Department of Meteorology.
Showers will...
COVID-19 infections in Sri Lanka rise to 2,661
Total COVID-19 infections patients confirmed so far in Sri Lanka increased to 2,661 this evening (14) following the detection of four more positive cases,...
