Weapon training given to Madrasa students in presence of principal, report reveals

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) submitted a report pertaining to the Easter Attacks of last year to the Fort Magistrate’s Court on Friday (19).



Government failed to respond swiftly to pandemic – Fonseka

Former Parliamentarian Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka has charged that the COVID-19 pandemic spread in the island due to the failure to take rapid and necessary steps, when the first signs of the virus emerged in Sri Lanka.



I killed some 2000 to 3000 soldiers in one night – Karuna

Former Minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias “Karuna Amman” claimed that he is more dangerous than COVID-19.



Prisons have turned into vice dens – AG

Prisons have transformed into places promoting corruption and protecting offenders, said Attorney General, Dappula de Livera.



Samagi Jana Balawegaya is the silver lining – Sajith

Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Sajith Premadasa says the era where the public depends on politicians to receive various benefits will be brought to an end after the General Election.



Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 19 June 2020

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



Driver arrested over crash that killed police officer granted bail

The 24-year-old law student Tharindu Ratwatte who allegedly drove the Defender vehicle involved in the accident in which police officer was killed, has been granted bail today (19).



All cinema halls to reopen on Saturday 27th June

All cinema halls in the country will open on Saturday, June 27, the Cultural Affairs Ministry said today.



Utilising CBSL relief to strengthen economy: President highlights role of State Banks

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasised that it is the responsibility of State Banks to utilise the relief provided by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), to strengthen the economy and the people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.



President Xi applauds Sri Lanka’s successful fight against COVID-19

The Acting Ambassador for China Hu Wei met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (18) at the Presidential Secretariat. He brought a letter from President Xi Jinping wishing President Gotabaya for his upcoming birthday on June 20.



Sanga & Mahela criticize World Cup match fixing claims

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has joined former-teammate Mahela Jayawardene in questioning former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage who claimed the 2011 Cricket World Cup final was fixed.



Coronavirus outbreak in Sri Lanka – 18 June 2020

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



Sri Lankan ‘sold’ 2011 cricket World Cup final: Minister

Sri Lanka “sold” the 2011 World Cup final to India, the country’s former sports minister said on Thursday, reviving one of cricket’s most explosive match-fixing controversies.



AG directs police to record statements from Maithripala, Ranil over Bond Scam

The Attorney General has directed the Acting IGP to record statements from former President Maithripala Sirisena and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe over Bond Scam, AG’s Co-ordinating Secretary said.



ITUKAMA COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,386 million

Following corporate, individual donations and direct deposits, ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,386 million.



Wijeyadasa tells PCoI Rajitha, Champika et al tried to have Gotabaya arrested illegally

President’s Counsel Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, yesterday, giving evidence before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating political victimisation under the last government, said Rajitha Senaratne, Patali Champika Ranawaka, Sarath Fonseka, Arjuna Ranatunga and JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake had tried to have Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrested over the Avant-Garde controversy.