GMOA elects Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya as the new President
Specialist Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya has been re-elected as the new President of the Government Medical Officers Association at its Annual General Meeting held yesterday. This…
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Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country
Showers will occur at times in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces, the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy rainfall above 75mm are likely…
Dumith Fernando appointed chairman of CSE
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has appointed Dumith Fernando as its new chairperson, CSE said. Reportedly, Fernando’s appointment to the position has been approved unanimously.…
340 arrested with narcotics in 24-hour raid
During a special raid carried out in the Western Province during the past 24 hours, 340 persons have been arrested for the possession of heroin…
Reopening of airports to be delayed?
Minister Prasanna Ranatunga says that the complete reopening of airports may be delayed due to the increased number of registrations to arrive in the country.…
Curfew in Sri Lanka completely lifted
The curfew imposed on the island in order to curtail the spread of COVID-19 has been completely lifted, President’s Media Division said. This decision will…
Equipment, vehicle used in drug trade found at arrested ex-cop’s house
Equipment used in drug trade and vehicle used for transporting drugs has recovered at the residence of an arrested ex-police Sub Inspector, stated the Police.…
We will support the Catholic community : Sajith
Samagi Jana Balawegaya leader Sajith Premadasa has said his party would remain committed to support the Catholic community in the country. Premadasa made this remark…
Police crack whip on those without masks
The police has warned that people who do not wear masks would be subjected to self-quarantine, amidst warnings that coronavirus cases can spike in the…
PM calls on intl. monetary bodies for debt relief for developing countries
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has renewed calls for international monetary organisations to provide debt relief for developing countries, saying that a debt moratorium of 2…