1,392 curfew violators arrested within 24 hours
A total of 1,392 individuals have been arrested over curfew violations during the last 24 hours ending from 6.00 am today (18).
In the meantime,...
Highest number of coronavirus cases reported in Colombo District
The highest number of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka has been identified in the Colombo District, according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry...
Military, Police proved professionalism & expertise in handing coronavirus mitigation –...
The Tri-Forces and Police had proved their professionalism and expertise by supporting the Government efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, Defence Secretary Major...
Heated argument between two persons ends in murder
The police have commenced investigations into a murder that took place in Wellawatte on Friday night (17).
A man has been stabbed with a sharp...
Follow-ups on quarantined persons underway – Police
Follow-ups on the persons who returned home after completing the quarantine process are currently in progress, says the Police Spokesperson.
SP Jaliya Senaratne explained that...
Afternoon thundershowers in several provinces & districts
Showers or thundershowers will occur over the most places of the island after 2.00 p.m., says the Department of Meteorology.
Showers or thundershowers will occur...
COVID-19: Sri Lanka’s cases tally jumps to 244
Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe stated that the total count of infections reported in the country has now risen to 244.
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases tally climbs to 242
One more tested positive for Covid-19 raising the total to 242. Seven recover & discharged bringing total to 77 - Health Ministry
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases tally climbs to 241
Three Covid-19 positive cases reported from the Poonani quarantine centre bringing the total to 241 - Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Health Minister
IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s request for Rapid Credit Facility
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is reviewing a request from the Sri Lankan government regarding a Rapid Credit Facility and is discussing...
