Court issues summons on Patali, his driver, and ASP Sudath Asmadala

Colombo High Court has issued summons on former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, his driver Dilum Thusitha Kumara, and the former OIC of the Welikada Police Station ASP Sudath Asmadala to appear in court on August 20 over the Rajagiriya accident case.



New dates for A/L & Grade 5 Scholarship Exams announced

The Advanced Level (A/L) examination will begin on October 12 while the Grade Five Scholarship examination will be held on October 11, the Ministry of Education announced today.



Prime minister responds to those who pose blame about archaeological monuments

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said that certain groups that did not protect even a single archaeological a site or a treasure depository while they were holding on to power, were today slinging mud at him regarding archaeological monuments.



Jobs for graduates soon after parliamentary poll, says President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said graduates will be given job appointments the next day after the August 5 parliamentary election.



Pepper will be promoted as major export crop – President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said plans are ongoing to promote Pepper as major export crop.



Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 19 July 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 19 July 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



NPP alone can solve public issues – Tilvin

The National People’s Power says only an administration led by the alliance can solve the problems faced by the public.



UNP warns country heading towards dictatorship, economic disaster

Warning that the country was heading towards a dictatorship with Presidential Task Forces filled with former military personnel, the UNP says that it would fight  tooth and nail to protect the 19th Amendment to the Constitution and the various Independent Commissions, that have empowered the public service including the judiciary and police and placed shackles on political interference.



Parents’ marital status no longer relevant for baby’s birth certificate

Future birth certificates will no longer contain a question about the marital status of parents, thus eliminating the stigma associated with children born out of wedlock.



Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 18 July 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 18 July 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



No indication of second wave: Kandakadu Cluster Controlled – Dr. Jasinghe

Health Services DG Dr. Anil Jasinghe said the COVID-19 cluster detected at the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre does not in any way indicate the probable emergence of a second wave of the pandemic.



13th century building: SJB vows to punish culprits

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya says persons responsible for the demolition of a 13th century building in Kurunegala that is of historical importance, will be brought to book under an SJB led government.



Health guidelines for General Election gazetted

The Extraordinary Gazette notification with health guidelines for the upcoming General Election was issued a short while ago, the Government Printing Department said.



Committee to probe demolition of ancient building in Kurunegala

A committee comprising experts has been appointed to investigate allegations of a archaeological building in Kurunegala was bulldozed on July 14, the Government Information Department said today.



Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 17 July 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 17 July 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



Public Health Inspectors island-wide to withdraw from COVID-19 duties today

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) across the country have decided to withdraw from duties related to prevention of COVID-19 with effect from today.