SC begins hearing FR petitions against General Election date for the...
The Supreme Court has commenced hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed challenging the date set by the Elections Commission to hold the...
More than 60,000 curfew violators arrested so far
A total of 660 individuals have been arrested for violating curfew orders during the last 12 hours ending at 6.00 am today (20).
Meanwhile, 256...
Ratnapura affected the most by inclement weather; 2 deaths reported
Deaths of two individuals have been reported from the Ratnapura District owing to the prevailing inclement weather.
According to the Police, a 9-year-old boy has...
No truth in extremist threats to Sri Lanka – Defence Secretary
The Ministry of Defence urged the public not to be misled by certain posts circulating on social media platforms regarding threats posed in Sri...
177 Army officers including Brig. Priyanka Fernando promoted
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, with the concurrence of the Ministry of Defence has promoted a total of 177 Officers and Senior Officers have been to...
Minor flood warning for several areas in Ratnapura District
Due to the heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours, the level of Kalu Ganga has reached minor flood level, the Irrigation Department has...
98 civilians at Palaly quarantine center released
More individuals quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) operated quarantine center in Palaly have been released upon completion of their mandatory quarantine...
Should stand as one sovereign nation to make achieved peace meaningful...
The greatest tribute for war heroes is making the aspirations of all communities who represented the ultimate aim of the war that was concluded...
COVID-19: five new cases brings total to 986
Five more confirmed cases of Coronavirus have been identified raising the total number of cases reported in Sri Lanka to 986, the Ministry of...
Gatherings in North prevented under quarantine law – Defence Min.
Defence Ministry has instructed security forces in the North to take necessary actions to prevent holding any gatherings or meetings in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, and...
