Committee to probe demolition of ancient building in Kurunegala

A committee comprising experts has been appointed to investigate allegations of a archaeological building in Kurunegala was bulldozed on July 14, the Government Information Department said today.



Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 17 July 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 17 July 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



Public Health Inspectors island-wide to withdraw from COVID-19 duties today

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) across the country have decided to withdraw from duties related to prevention of COVID-19 with effect from today.



Two associates of ‘Uru Juwa’ and ‘Kudu Anju’ arrested

Two members of organized criminal groups have been arrested by Police on Thursday night (17).



14 arrested over unrest at Angulana Police station to be produced in court today

Eight police officers injured when unruly mob hurled stones at the Angulana Police Station, police said on Friday.



Government says it cannot be blamed for drop in people’s incomes

The government could not be blamed for the reduction in people’s incomes because the coronavirus pandemic had affected the entire world, Media and Higher Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane said yesterday.



Angulana shooting: Residents clash with Police

Police fired tear gas to disperse a group of residents who acted violently at the Angulana Police station and pelted stones in protest of the recent death of a fisherman.



Long-term plan needed to resolve present crisis – Ranil

Leader of the United National Party Ranil Wickremesinghe says the government is facing grave challenges, due to the lack of an effective programme to address economic turmoil brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.



Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 16 July 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 16 July 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1491 Million

Following corporate, individual donations and direct deposits, ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1491 million.



GMOA recommends precautionary ‘lockdowns’ as polls campaign continues

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has recommended zonal lockdowns to thwart a possible second wave of corona infections.



No need for curfew, lockdown – Health Services DG

There is no need to declare a curfew or lockdown in the country because the Kandakadu COVID-19 cluster is restricted to certain areas. The solutions should be matched with the issue and suitable solutions have been given considering the size of the issue, Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.



Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 15 July 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 15 July 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne appointed as new Sri Lanka Navy Commander

Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna was appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.



Army to compile driver’s license from 2021?

The government has directed attention towards handing over the preparation of driving licenses to the Sri Lanka Army from next year.



Ranil calls for 5,000 COVID-19 tests per day

UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said, in Kandy, on Sunday (12) that testing for Covid-19 had to be increased to at least 5,000 a day in view of the current situation in the country.