I did not praise Rishad Bathiudeen: Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne said yesterday that parties with vested interests had edited and distorted a speech he had made during a ceremony at the Vavuniya Kachcheri Auditorium. The Defence Secretary said that he would take legal action if necessary.

Ranil arrives at PCoI

Former Prime Minister and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into Easter Sunday attacks to give evidence.

SJB ready to support Govt. with fresh COVID situation: Kabir

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is ready to suspend confrontational politics and provide whatever support the government may need to curb the new situation that had arisen with regard to COVID-19, an MP attached to the party said yesterday.

Need to gazette COVID-19 preventive rules & regulations discussed by Govt.

The Government discussed the requirement to gazette the existing rules and regulations aimed at preventing COVID-19 at a meeting chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 prevention yesterday.

All prisons closed for visitors again until further notice

All prisons across the country would remain closed for visitors until further notice, the Prisons Department said.

101 people test positive for Covid-19 from Minuwangoda cluster

The number of persons tested positive for Covid-19 from the Minuwangoda factory cluster had increased to 101 with the latest detection of 13 patients, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.

Four arrested for selling a Buddha statue made of a Blue Sapphire

Four suspects have been arrested when they attempted to sell a Buddha statue made of a Blue Sapphire for Rs. 6 billion in Moneragala yesterday, Police said.

Maithripala arrives at PCoI

Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing Easter Sunday attacks a short while ago to provide evidence.

Police curfew imposed in Veyangoda

Police curfew has been imposed in the Veyangoda Police division as well with immediate effect until further notice, Army Commander Shavendra Siva told Daily Mirror.

Probe launched after 10 turtles found dead on Colombo beaches

The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) launched an investigation to find the cause of at least ten dead turtles that washed ashore to Colombo beaches during the weekend.

Ruwan arrives at PCoI on Easter Sunday Attacks to give evidence

Former State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene, arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on Easter Sunday Attacks to give evidence.

Russian tests positive for Covid-19 in Matara

A 57-year-old Russian staying in a tourist hotel in Polhena, Matara tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday, Health Authorities said.

Maithri’s Private Secretary, three Auxiliary Bishops warned on media statements

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing Easter Sunday attacks today warned former President Maithripala Sirisena, his Private Secretary Sameera De Silva, and three Auxiliary Bishops to not to issue press statements in future obstructing Commission’s proceedings.

Underworld figure 'Ratmalane Roha' shot dead

A leading underworld figure Devmuni Rohana de Silva alias ‘Ratmalane Roha’ has been shot dead during a shootout with the police, in the Kochchikade area, Negombo, in the early hours today, police said.

Prez makes sudden inspection visit to Narahenpita NHDA Office

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has made a sudden inspection visit to the National Housing Development Authority Office in Narahenpita following a complaint by a client, President’s Media Division said.

Easter attacks: Keheliya arrives at PCoI

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Police Unit of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing the Easter Sunday attacks a short while ago to give a statement, police said.

Another change to bus lane from today

Bus priority lane would be restricted to passenger transport buses, and office and school transport buses and vans from today, police said.

Don’t legalise cannabis: Religious leaders

Buddhist prelates, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and medical officers joined hands with the Sri Lanka Temperance Association today to protest against the move to legalise cannabis.

Easter Sunday attack; Probe will mete out justice to those killed: Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today the presidential commission of inquiry into the Easter Sunday attacks would mete out justice to those who were killed that day.

15 arrested in three brothels in Thalawathugoda

Twelve women and three men were arrested during raids carried out on three brothels which were being operated under the guise of massage parlours in the Thalawathugoda area.

Tense situation in Parliament

A tense situation arose in Parliament after the government tabled the draft of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution a short while ago.

Kalu Thushara’s accomplice arrested with heroin

An accomplice of underworld figure ’Kalu Thushara’ had been arrested with 53 grams of heroin at Wellampitiya yesterday.

Maithri at PCoI to witness proceedings

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has arrived at the PCoI probing Easter Sunday attacks to witness the proceedings of the commission.

Big crowds at CIBF 2020, strict measures in place

Volumes of people have gathered at the Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) despite concerns over the spread of COVID-19, according to organizers.

Barrel Ranji arrested in Grandpass

Mohamed Farook alias ’’Barrel Ranji’’ has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division in Grandpass today.

Will not increase prices of rice for any reason: Minister Bandula

Trade Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardane yesterday assured that prices of rice in the market will not be increased for any reason.

Sivajilingam released on bail

Former MP and Northern Provincial Council member M.K. Sivajilingam, who was detained by the Kopai Police for commemorating an LTTE leader, was released on bail by the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court today.

Rs. 2,000 fine for lane law violators from tomorrow

Law will be strictly enforced against drivers and motorcyclists who were violating the lane rules from today, Police said.

Accident in Avissawella leaves three dead

Three people were killed when a lorry and a three-wheeler collided in Diurumpitiya Avissawella early this morning, Police said.

Slipway to be set up in Beruwala to launch large scale vessels

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has given the approval to set up a slipway in Beruwala to launch large scale vessels, the President’s Media Division said.