Isolation curfew: Three Police areas in Colombo & 2 in Gampaha to be lifted

Isolation curfew imposed in the Mattakkuliya, Foreshore and Pettah Police areas of the Colombo District and Ragama and Negombo Police areas of the Gampaha District will be lifted tomorrow the 30th at 5.00 am, said Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva.



Sri Lanka confirms 2 more COVID-19 deaths

Two more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.



Ajith Doval calls on Prime Minister Rajapaksa

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval yesterday called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Prime Minister’s official residence at Wijerama.



Batticaloa Campus will be acquired soon – GL Peiris

The Batticaloa Campus which was in the centre of controversy after the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 will be acquired by the government shortly, Minister of Education Professor G.L. Peiris told Parliament yesterday.



Ahimsa Wickrematunge writes to AG to protect ex-CID director

Ahimsa Wickrematunge, daughter of former Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge, released a letter on Thursday calling for Attorney General Dappula de Livera to protect the life of former CID Director Shani Abeysekara.



Sri Lanka confirms 8 more COVID-19 deaths

Eight more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.



Shani Abeysekera transferred to IDH for COVID-19 treatment

Former CID Director Shani Abeysekera who was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, was transferred to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) following medical advice, the Prisons Department said.



C.D. Wickramaratne 35th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka

Chandana D. Wickramaratne has assumed duties as the 35th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka today (27).



Government committed to ensure education under ‘New Normal’ conditions – Minister

Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella yesterday stated that the government is committed to continue education even during the pandemic since it is a basic right of the children.



Conditions in prisons below basic standards – HRCSL

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) stated the treatment and detention conditions of prisoners fall well below the basic living standards.



Sri Lanka confirms 3 more COVID-19 deaths

Three more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.



Two ministries come under purview of President

The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Technology have come under the purview of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.



Chamal Rajapaksa assigned a State Ministry

Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has taken oath as the new State Minister of State Security, Home Affairs, and Disaster Management.



Sarath Weerasekara sworn as Minister of Public Security

Rear Admiral Dr. Sarath Weerasekara has been sworn in as the new Minister of Public Security a short while ago.



Deforestation: Sri Lanka Air Force launches aerial observation

The Sri Lanka Air Force has launched aerial observation in an effort to curb deforestation.



ICC Probes Lanka Premier League over Alleged Match-fixing

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating an alleged attempt to fix Sri Lankan Premier League matches that are due to start on Thursday, a media report said.