23 prison officials transferred

Following the discovery of two cells equipped with luxury utilities inside the Negombo Prison, the Department of Prisons has transferred 23 prison officials including eight Superintendents and 15 Assistant Superintendents with immediate effect.

President criticizes CB officials for failing to support economic revival

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today criticized Central Bank officials for failing to extend its support to the government’s proposals for economic revival, unlike the Central Banks of other countries.

Journalist’s Laptop - Court directs CID to obtain report from Govt Analyst

The Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne today directed the CID to obtain a report from the Government Analyst on the laptop belonging to journalist Darisha Bastains.

43-year-old man killed in Angulana

A 43-year-old man was killed and thrown into a canal at Angulana early this morning. Police said the victim and another man had got into a brawl following a dispute at a big girl party in Angulana last night.

Police Constable found dead inside Madampe Police Station

The body of a 26-year-old Police Constable attached to the Madampe Police was found inside the police station this morning, Police said.

Man falls to death from a building in Kirulapone

An 84-year-old man died after he fell from a building in Kirulapone this morning, the Police said.

Maithri’s scholarship distribution suspended by EC

An event organised by former President Maithripala Sirisena, who is contesting the general elections, to distribute scholarships among 360 students selected for universities from the Polonnaruwa District, has been suspended by the Elections Commission today.

61 tri-forces members among 130 Lankans returned from Pakistan

Sixty-one tri forces members were among those 130 Sri Lankans who returned from Pakistan this morning, Military Spokesman Brigadier Chandana Wickremesinghe said.

Tarinda Ratwatte remanded till June 19

Tarinda Ratwatte, the suspect of the Defender accident in which the PC attached to the State Intelligence Services (SIS) Sithum Alahapperuma was killed, was remanded till June 19 by the Colombo Traffic Court today.

Navin to head Jathika Estate Workers Union

United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today appointed its National Organizer Navin Dissanayake as the President of the UNP-affiliated Lanka Jathika Estate Workers Union (LJEWU).

Range Bandara’s son’s vehicle met with accident again

A luxury motorcar belonging to former parliamentarian Palitha Range Bandar’s son Yasodha Range Bandara met with an accident last night at Thonigala in Anamaduwa, Police said.

225 Lankans return from Philippine, Japan

A total of 225 Sri Lankans including two naval officials who were stranded in Philippine and Japan due to COVID-19 pandemic, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning, the Airport Duty Manager said.

Man found dead at independence square; suspected suicide

A letter purported to be a suicide note of the man found dead at Independence Square this morning, has indicated that he had taken his life due to multiple health issues.

Hirunika hails Namal’s stance

SJB Colombo District candidate and former MP Hirunika Premachandra yesterday said she is happy about the stand of former Parliament colleague Namal Rajapaksa with regard to the Mount Lavinia beach project.

No more arrests of protesters by Police: Govt.

The Police will refrain from arresting protesters at public venues unless there is an extreme situation that would lead to serious violation of law and order causing public unrest but all those involved would be referred to a spell of quarantine, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today.

Pavithra rejects RW’s remarks, says WHO released only USD 1.9mn & not USD 230mn

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi today rejected remarks made by former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that the World Health Organisation (WHO) had released USD 230 million to Sri Lanka for COVID-19 operations.

Weapon used in Soysapura shooting recovered from Piliyandala

A T-56 weapon which was allegedly used in the Soysapura shooting, was recovered from a forest behind a house at Suwarapola in Piliyandala today, police said.

Need to install mobile jammers to make phones useless in prisons: Upuldeniya

The Prisons Department is expected to introduce a new mobile jamming system to prevent inmates from using mobile phones while in prisons, Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya said.

Doctor who stole cash from National Hospital, remanded

The 33-year-old doctor who was arrested for stealing Rs.7.9 million worth of cash brought to the National Hospital, Colombo, was remanded until June 24 by the court today.

DIG Jayasundara assumed duties as STF Commandant

DIG Waruna Jayasundara today assumed duties as 13th Commandant of the Special Task Force of Police (STF).

Zoological gardens to be reopened on June 15

All zoological gardens, forest reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and botanical gardens across the country would be reopened for both local and foreign tourists from June 15, Wildlife Resources Minister S.M. Chandrasena said today.

Rajitha granted bail

Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was arrested following the controversial white van press conference was granted bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today.

Soysapura Shooting: Vehicle and Driver taken into custody

A 50-year old man from Piliyandala and the car which had been used for the shooting at an eatery in Soysapura, Moratuwa, were taken into custody, Police said.

Schools to reopen in 4 stages from June 29

Putting an end to the long school vacation, all government schools will reopen from June 29 in four stages, the Education Ministry announced today.

Doctor who stole cash from National Hospital, arrested

A 33-year-old doctor who was undergoing training to be a specialist was arrested with Rs.7.9 million worth of cash brought to the National Hospital, Colombo, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon said.

53 including Kumar Gunaratnam, Duminda Nagamuwa arrested

A total of 53 individuals including Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Politburo members Duminda Nagamuwa and Kumar Gunaratnam have been arrested for protesting outside the US Embassy in Kollupitiya violating a court order, Police Spokesman SP Jaliya Senaratne said.

Decision on General Elections date this week

A decision on the date of the General Elections would be made this week, Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said today.

UNP TU-Seniors meeting ends abruptly

The meeting of the representatives of the UNP-led trade unions and party seniors held at Sirikotha was disrupted today when some participants became aggressive, party sources said.

All COVID-19 cases reported yesterday are returnees from foreign countries: Dr. Jasinghe

The all twenty-one COVID-19 patients reported yesterday were Sri Lankan returnees from foreign countries, Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.

Ranil says Govt. not conducting adequate PCR tests

Former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe charged that serious problems have arisen regarding the government’s programme to control the spread of Covid-19 especially due to lack of testing.