No truth in extremist threats to Sri Lanka: Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne urged the public not to be misled by certain posts circulating on social media platforms regarding threats posed in Sri Lanka by extremist elements.

Two Sailors found Covid positive await 2nd PCR results

At least 30 Naval personnel, who had contacts with two Covid-19 Sailors who participated in the rehearsal of the 11th National War Heroes Commemoration, had been sent for isolation, Navy Spokesman Isuru Sooriyabandara said.

Mahinda Samarasinghe removed from SLFP

Former SLFP MP Mahinda Samarasinghe has been removed from the membership of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara said.

India to operate special flight to evacuate stranded Indians in SL

The Government of India has scheduled a special Air India flight to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Sri Lanka, the High Commission of India in Colombo said today.

India delay call on Sri Lanka tour amid travel restrictions

India’s cricket board (BCCI) will wait for more clarity on international travel restrictions before making a call on the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July, a top board official told Reuters.

Water level of Kalu, Ging Ganga reaches minor flood level: DMC

People in Neluwa, Thawalama and Kotapola were advised to be vigilant as water levels of Ging Ganga have reached at minor flood level at Thawalama and Baddegama, the Disaster management Centre said.

COVID-19 recovered patients rise to 569

Ten more COVID-19 infected patients were recovered and discharged from hospitals today, the Health Ministry said.

Suspect arrested over Rs. 3mn face mask fraud

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested an individual in connection with Rs. 3 million fraud involving face masks.

Bangladeshi electrician falls to death in Kotadeniyawa

A Bangladesh national was killed after he fell off a roof of a factory in Kotadeniyawa yesterday, the Police said.

98 people leave home after quarantine

A total of 98 persons who were quarantined at Palaly quarantine centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force left for their homes today.

177 Army Officers including Brigadier Priyanka Fernando promoted

A total of 177 Army Officers including former Defence Attaché at Sri Lankan High Commission in London Brigadier Priyanka Fernando have been promoted to their next ranks by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa coinciding with 11th National War Heroes Commemoration, the Army said.

Vehicular movement exacerbates Colombo’s air quality

The air quality in Colombo has deteriorated with curfew being relaxed, said H.D.S. Premasiri, Senior Scientist of the Air Quality Unit at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO).

Mangala arrives at CID for second day

Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for the second day to give a statement over a case of transporting voters during the Presidential Election.

Canadian PM calls for SL to pursue a meaningful accountability process

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issuing a statement on the anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, has called for Sri Lanka to pursue a meaningful accountability process

I do not expect State bodies to do politics; President

While urging state institutions not to engage in politics, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that state entities should earn enough income for their maintenance and the well-being of the employees.

Ten patients confirmed with Covid-19 today; total 991

Five more Covid-19 infected patients were reported today, increasing total cases in Sri Lanka to 991, the Health Ministry said.

Greatest tribute for war heroes is making the aspirations of all communities a reality: President

In his first ’Ranaviru Day’ message after being elected to office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the greatest tribute to war heroes was to transform into a reality the aspirations of those who represented the ultimate aim of the civil war that culminated in victory on May 19, 2009.

Defence Ministry instructs Security Forces to follow quarantine law to prevent gatherings in North

The Defence Ministry has instructed Security Forces in the North to take necessary actions to prevent holding any gatherings or meetings in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaithivu under the Quarantine law to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Toll of Covid-19 cases climbs to 986

Five more Covid-19 infected patients were reported increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 986, the Health Ministry said.

SLC says no govt funds will be utilised

Responding to some of the media reports and concerns over the proposed International Cricket Stadium in Homagama, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today said the project will be an absolute and private investment of SLC and no government funds will be utilized and/or will be sought at any stage of the construction.

Repatriation of amnesty beneficiaries from Kuwait to commence

Sri Lankans who have sought to benefit from the Amnesty declared by the Kuwaiti Government for Sri Lankans, who are out of status, will commence repatriation tomorrow (19), the foreign ministry said.

Landslide warning issued for ten districts

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has further extended the landslide warnings issued for 10 districts due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions.

MP Kavinda’s complaint: Malsha hands over her phone to CCD

Former Western Provincial Councillor Malsha Kumaratunga, the daughter of former Minister Jeewan Kumaratunga, handed over her mobile phone to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) today over an ongoing investigation.

Further consideration of FR petitions postponed till tomorrow

Further consideration of seven Fundamental Rights petitions challenging the election date was postponed until 10 am tomorrow.

”AMPHAN” likely to intensify into a Super Cyclonic storm: Met. Dep.

The Severe Cyclonic storm ”AMPHAN” has further intensified into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm and it is very likely to intensify into a Super Cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours, the Meteorology Department said today.

Armed forces that defeated LTTE engaged in new operation to combat COVID-19: PM

In his message on the 11th Anniversary of the victory against the LTTE, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said the armed forces and police that defeated the LTTE, are engaged in yet another operation with the health sector to combat COVID-19 in the country.

21 more Covid-19 patients recover

Twenty-one more COVID-19 infected patients recovered and were discharged from the hospital today, the Health Ministry said.

India will help SL to deal with the economic challenges: Envoy

India’s New High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay has said that Delhi will help Colombo to deal with the Economic Challenges precipitated by the COVID crisis and this ’’ is going to be one of my very important tasks’’.

Certification of University entrance applications on 20, 21, 22: Ministry

School applicants, who qualified for university entrance would be able to certify their university admission applications on May 20, 21 and 22, the Education Ministry has announced.

SC commences hearing FR petitions against General Election date

Consideration of seven Fundemental Rights petitions challenging the election date, commenced before a five-judge Supreme Court bench.