7 more Covid-19 cases reported; Toll rises to 1,085

Seven more Covid-19 infected patients were reported increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 1,085, the Health Ministry said.

Curfew in all districts to be relaxed from Tuesday

The police curfew in all districts would be relaxed and only be in effect from 10pm to 4am daily from Tuesday (26) until further notice, the President’s Media Division said.

SL effectively fighting COVID-19 under Gotabaya’s leadership: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Sri Lanka is fighting COVID-19 effectively under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s leadership

COVID-19 recoveries increase to 660

Forty more Covid-19 infected patients have recovered and been discharged from the hospitals increasing the total number of recovered cases to 660, the Health Ministry said.

Disagreement among members of SJB and UNP

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will include UNP in its alliance after the general election but would push those who have deals with the government aside, a former UNP MP and SJB candidate Thushara Indunil Amarasena said yesterday.

Re-opening of schools: Infrared thermometers, wash basins to be provided

All schools would be equipped with temperature screening devices, sinks to wash hands and sick rooms before reopening, Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said yesterday.

Presidential Task Force to protect archaeological sites

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that a Presidential Task Force will be appointed under the Defence Secretary to conduct a comprehensive survey of archaeological sites in the East and to take measures to preserve them, the President’s Media Division said today.

CID, MSD, SIU Directors among latest police transfers

Eleven senior police officers including the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), SSP W.Thilakaratne, have been transferred with immediate effect, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratne said.

Lanka IOC reduces Petrol 92 price by Rs.5

The Lanka IOC has decided to restore the Prices of Petrol 92 at par with CPC petrol sheds by reducing Rs.5 per Litre with effect from midnight today.

Toll of COVID-19 cases rises to 1,059

Two more navy personnel tested positive for Covid-19 increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 1,059, the Government Information Department said.

Rains expected at Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces

Showers would occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts, Department of Meteorology forecast today.

Pakistan Airlines flight with 90 passengers crashes in Karachi

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft A320 Airbus on Friday crashed in Model Colony near Jinnah international airport Karachi.

Supreme Court postpones hearings of FR petitions till Tuesday

The Supreme Court has postponed the further hearing of the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the date set by the Elections Commission to hold the General Election, until next Tuesday (May 26).

SL Aviation Unit in South Sudan receive UN medals

Nineteen officers and 85 other ranks of 4th Contingent of Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in South Sudan were awarded UN medals for their valuable and meritorious services rendered to the United Nations Missions in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Pakistan agrees to free lonely elephant Kaavan from Sri Lanka

Music icon Cher marked ’’ONE OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS OF MY LIFE’’ Thursday after a Pakistani court ordered freedom for a lonely elephant named Kaavan, who had become the subject of a high-profile rights campaign backed by the US singer.

Special commodity levy revised for several imported goods

Special Commodity Levy for several imported goods including sugar, chilli, potatoes and dhal has been revised by the Ministry of Finance for six months with effect from today.

CID records statement from Ranjan

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement over an incident where he had a statement disrespecting Buddhism.

DGHS says election can be held: Romesh de Silva informs SC

President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva informed Supreme Court that the Director General of Health Anil Jasinghe had informed his client presidential secretary that the election can be held amidst current situation in the country.

Calling Armed Forces to maintain public order: Gazette re-issued

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has re-issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring all the members of the Armed Forces to maintain public order in the country with effect from May 22.

16 more Covid-19 patients recover

A total of 16 more Covid-19 infected patients recovered and were discharged increasing the total recovered cases in Sri Lanka to 620, the Health Ministry said.

House catches fire in Colombo

A fire has broken out at a house in Kumaran Ratnam Road at Vauxhall Street, Colombo a short while ago, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Fire Brigade said.

President proposes Park and Drive system to ease traffic congestion

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday proposed to immediately implement Park and Drive method to ease the heavy traffic congestion.

Prof. Hoole need not go under quarantine: EC Chairman

Election Commission (EC) Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya told the Daily Mirror that EC member Prof. Rathnajeewan Hoole does not have to undergo quarantine and that he could come to the election office from Jaffna at any time he wants.

Countrywide curfew on Sunday and Monday

Countrywide curfew will be re-imposed from 8 pm tomorrow (23) to 5 am on Tuesday (26) including the high-risk districts of Colombo and Gampaha where curfew will continue indefinitely.

Veteran singer Victor Rathnayake admitted to ICU

Veteran singer Victor Rathnayake had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital, his son said in a video.

Harin, Kavinda vow legal action against fake video

Referring to a controversial video clip which was running in the social media about himself and former MP Kavinda Jayawardena, former MP Harin Fernando yesterday said he will lodge a complaint with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) shortly against the persons who are behind it.

General Elections can be held within one and a half months: Romesh de Silva PC

Polling could be taken on any day in another one and a half months time unless there was no postponement, President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva informed Supreme Court yesterday.

Prez proposes ‘Park and Drive’ system to ease traffic congestion

As a remedy to ease the traffic congestion President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has proposed to immediately implement ‘Park and Drive method’, Presidential Media Division said.

Maligawatta incident; seven remanded

Seven persons including a businessman, who were arrested in connection with the incident at Maligawatta, where three women had been killed while eight others were injured in a stampede, have been remanded until June 4, by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this evening.

1047 Covid-19 cases in SL

Two more Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19 today, increasing the total number of cases in Sri Lanka to 1047, the Health Ministry said.