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Associate of ‘Kimbula Ela Guna’ arrested
LocalTOP STORY

Associate of ‘Kimbula Ela Guna’ arrested

Thavasidevan Pradeep Kumar (21) alias ‘Suresh’ was arrested yesterday (06) at the Aluth Mawatha Road in Colombo 15 by the…

byAyman Ameer07/05/2021
Several killed in Rio de Janeiro shootout
The WorldTOP STORY

Several killed in Rio de Janeiro shootout

At least 25 people including a police officer have been killed in a shootout in Rio de Janeiro. On receiving…

byAyman Ameer06/05/2021
Announcement from Civil Aviation Authority
LocalOFFICIAL NOTICESTOP STORY

Announcement from Civil Aviation Authority

Passengers traveling from India will not be permitted to disembark in Sri Lanka, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced.

byAyman Ameer06/05/2021
Security officer injured during attempted bank robbery
LocalTOP STORY

Security officer injured during attempted bank robbery

A security officer attached to a private bank was injured during a shooting in an attempted robbery in Anuradhapura at…

byAyman Ameer06/05/2021
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa elected as Chair of ADB’s Board of Governors
LocalTOP STORY

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa elected as Chair of ADB’s Board of Governors

The annual meeting that was originally scheduled to be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, unfolded in a virtual format due to…

byAyman Ameer05/05/2021
Travel restrictions between districts if infections increase
LocalTOP STORY

Travel restrictions between districts if infections increase

Director-General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena says travel restrictions between districts may be imposed if Covid-19 infections increase. Dr.…

byAyman Ameer05/05/2021
Can MP Bathiudeen attend Parliament?
LocalTOP STORY

Can MP Bathiudeen attend Parliament?

At the request of the CID Director, Attorney General Dappula De Livera informed that there is no legal impediment in…

byAyman Ameer05/05/2021
12 more GN Divisions isolated with immediate effect
LocalTOP STORY

12 more GN Divisions isolated with immediate effect

12 more Grama Niladhari Divisions in 4 Districts have been isolated with immediate effect. Colombo District Pamunuwa Honnaththara Dalthara Gampaha…

byAyman Ameer05/05/2021
2020 A/L results to be released today (04)
LocalTOP STORY

2020 A/L results to be released today (04)

G.C.E Advanced Level examination results to be released today (04), Commissioner General of Examinations announced.

byAyman Ameer04/05/2021
9 more GN Divisions isolated
LocalTOP STORY

9 more GN Divisions isolated

9 more Grama Niladhari Divisions have been isolated with immediate effect. Colombo District Willorawatta, Moratuwa Police area Gampaha District Eldeniya…

byAyman Ameer04/05/2021

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