WhatsApp and Viber data can be retrieved – DIG Waruna Jayasundara

The Special Task Force (STF) is the commando unit of the Police and plays a very crucial role in the war against drugs.

Brutal assault on infant in Jaffna; Mother arrested

The woman, suspected to have mercilessly assaulted an infant, and the incident was witnessed in video footage circulated on social media platforms, was arrested last morning in Jaffna, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Porn and Nudes: Delving into Cyber Exploitation in Sri Lanka

The images and videos are distressing. Non-consensual sharing of intimate images and privacy breaches began to cause problems several years ago. But, it has never been this bad. Sexual content of Sri Lankan girls, even as young as 15 years old, keeps growing exponentially on the internet, preying on countless victims.

I regret Vaas’s resignation at the last moment: Namal

TNA regrets crimes committed in the name of the Tamil people: Sumanthiran

The human rights issue in Sri Lanka will take center-stage when the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meets in Geneva for its 46th Session from February 22 to March 23.

’’I got vaccinated because I was afraid of catching the virus from journalists’’ - SB Dissanayake

People not taking things seriously - Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake

The second wave of the Covid 19 is taking its toll on Sri Lanka and Colombo is one of the most affected areas. With the death toll from Colombo....

17 expats injured in bus accident en route to quarantine

At least 17 passengers were injured when a bus transporting a group of Sri Lankan expatriates to the Vidatthapalai Army quarantine centre in Kilinochch,i veered off the road and crashed into a wayside water pipeline near the Palai police station.

Four arrested for sharing LTTE commemoration posts on social media

Four suspects have been arrested by the Eravur Police in connection with sharing LTTE commemoration posts on social media, Police Spokesman said.

Red notice issued on severe Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR”

The Severe Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” over the southwest Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify into a very severe Cyclonic Storm during next six hours and to move closer to the Northern coast of Sri Lanka, the Metrological Department warned.

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Dr. Anil Jasinghe to return to Covid-19 committee meetings

Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi said that former Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe would participate in future Covid-19 prevention committee meetings.

Group of inmates at Welikada prison stages protest

A group of about 15 Inmates of the Welikada Remand Prison has launched a protest on top of the prison complex’s roof, Prisons Spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said.

Dr. Jayaruwan resigned voluntarily: Health Minister tells parliament

Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi addressing parliament today said that former Health Ministry Spokesperson Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara resigned from the position voluntarily.

Rapid Antigen test to begin today: Dr. Samaraweera

Rapid Antigen tests will be carried out from today to identify COVID-19 patients after the Director General of Health Services approved the test yesterday, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today.

Minor tremor felt in Pallekele

A minor earth tremor was reported this morning at Ambakote, Pallekele in Kandy, a senior official of the Seismic Data & Tsunami Alert Centre (SDTAC) said.

Bogambara prison escape: One inmate dies, two injured

One inmate had died while two inmates and two Prison Officers were injured when Prisons Officer used minimum force to thwart an attempt made by five inmates, who were under quarantine at the Bogambara Old Prison to escape last midnight, Prisons Commissioner Thushara Upuldeniya said today.

CID seeks Interpol help to trace duo in Japan & Australia over social media fake news

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is to seek International Police Organisation (Interpol) assistance to trace two suspects living in Japan and Australia over circulating fake news related to COVID-19 deaths in Sri Lanka on social media.

Coronavirus cannot be eradicated by isolating the community: GMOA

Community-related disease like Coronavirus can never be eradicated by isolating the community, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said.

Five more Covid-19 deaths reported; toll climbs to 66

The toll of Covid-19 deaths in Sri Lanka increased to 66 with five more Covid-10 related deaths being reported today.

Dilip Wedaarachchi eats raw fish

Former State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development SJB MP Dilip Wedaarachchi ate a raw fish during a news conference held at the Opposition Leader’s office today(17) in order to encourage people to consume fish without fear of COVID-19 virus on them.

Must undergo 14-day quarantine even if PCR is negative: Dr. Samaraweera

Those who were subjected to PCR tests must undergo a two-week quarantine process even if they have tested negative for Covid-19, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today.

CID to seek Interpol help to trace duo in Japan & Australia over social media fake news

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is to seek International Police Organization (Interpol) assistance to trace two suspects living in Japan and Australia over circulating fake news related to Covid-19 deaths in Sri Lanka on social media.

Two more Covid-19 deaths reported

Two males aged 54 and 45 passed away due to Covid-19 increasing the total number of COVID- 19 deaths in Sri Lanka to 48, the Government Information Department said.

14-day quarantine for those who left Western Province

A special operation has been conducted in the eight provinces except in the Western Province to apprehend the persons who have left the Province after the travel restrictions were imposed, police said.

Drone cameras to monitor public movements in isolated areas

A special operation will be launched today to monitor public movements in the isolated areas using drone cameras, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Army establishes drone regiment

Sri Lanka Army has established a Drone Regiment to monitor the activities on the ground, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

Only five Covid-19 deaths due to viral infection, others due to chronic diseases: Army Chief

Army Commander Shavendra Silva said today that only five deaths among the total Covid-19 deaths reported in the country were caused by the viral infection while all the other deaths were caused by chronic diseases.

Inmates launch protest at Old Bogambara Prison

A group of inmates at the Old Bogambara Prison in Kandy have commenced a protest on the prison rooftop.

45th Covid-19 death reported

A 68-year-old female from Colombo 10 died at her residence due to Covid-19 reporting as the 45th Covid-19 death in Sri Lanka, the Government Information Department said.