LNP - Teachers can complain if threatened for conducting online classes: Police

2021-09-17   |   Crime

Teachers who conduct online classes for students can lodge a complaint directly with the CID if any party or individual threatens them not to indulge ...

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LNP - SLC says reports of players deliberately underperforming are false

2021-09-16   |   Crime

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today denied media reports that certain players in the national team that played in the T20I series against South Africa did n...

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LNP - Ravinatha Aryasinha retires from public service

2021-09-15   |   Crime

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States of America Ravinatha P. Aryasinha has retired from public service. Aryasinha, who has an illustrious ...

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LNP - Appointment of Cabraal as Governor of Central Bank challenged in Court of Appeal

2021-09-15   |   Crime

A writ petition was today filed in Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing Ajith Nivard Cabraal from functioning as the Governor of Central Bank. ...

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LNP - Provincial Immigration offices open today

2021-09-15   |   Crime

The provincial offices of the Immigration and Emigration Department will re-open today to serve the general public, the Controller said. He said the ...

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LNP - 135 more COVID-19 deaths reported

2021-09-14   |   Crime

A total of 135 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (12) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the d...

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LNP - Another fresh request by gas companies to up prices: Minister

2021-09-14   |   Crime

The gas companies have made fresh requests from the government to increase the price of a domestic gas cylinder, Co-operative Services, Marketing Deve...

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LNP - School closures lead to inequities in learning opportunities in SL: UNICEF

2021-09-10   |   Crime

School closures have led to alarming inequities in learning opportunities for children in South Asia including Sri Lanka, despite significant efforts ...

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LNP - Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle in oximeters using forged documents

2021-09-08   |   Crime

ri Lanka Customs has successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle in a consignment of oximeters through the air cargo terminal of the Bandaranaike Intern...

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LNP - Post offices open for 2 days for special allowances, pension payments

2021-09-01   |   Crime

All post offices and sub-post offices will remain open today (Sept. 01) and tomorrow (Sept. 02) for the payment of senior citizen allowances, pensions...

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LNP - Priority for transport services generating revenue through 2022 budget: Minister

2021-09-01   |   Crime

New revenue-generating programs should be formulated through transport services to rebuild the economy of the country, which has collapsed due to the ...

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LNP - 194 more COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll exceeds 9,000 mark

2021-09-01   |   Crime

The Covid-19 death toll in Sri Lanka surpassed 9,000 mark today with 194 more deaths being reported today. A total of 194 more COVID-19 related deaths...

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LNP - Notice to people who didn’t receive Rs. 2,000 allowance: Ministry

2021-08-31   |   Crime

The Home Affairs Ministry today requested people who have not yet received the allowance of Rs. 2,000 to appeal through the respective Grama Niladhari...

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LNP - Rs. 500 counterfeit currency notes circulating in several areas; arrested suspects reveal

2021-08-31   |   Crime

Three persons have been arrested with 602 counterfeit currency notes of Rs. 500 by the Special Task Force of Police (STF) during a raid in Seeduwa. Th...

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LNP - Covid spread contained in Colombo city limits: Medical Officer

2021-08-28   |   Crime

The COVID-19 virus had been contained to a great extent in Colombo City, Chief Medical Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Dr. Ruwan Wijaya...

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LNP - Further extension of lockdown could save nearly 10,000 lives: Report

2021-08-28   |   Crime

If the current lockdown was extended till October 2, a total of 10,000 Covid-19 deaths could be prevented, a report issued by a team of independent te...

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LNP - CSE’s All Share Price Index hits new all-time high

2021-08-27   |   Crime

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached an all-time high today, hitting 8,920.71 points. The ASPI today surpassed...

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LNP - 209 more Covid deaths reported:Death toll exceeds 8,000 mark

2021-08-27   |   Crime

The Covid-19 death toll in Sri Lanka exceeded 8,000 mark with 209 more deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said. A tota...

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LNP - 190 Covid deaths reported: Death toll surges to 7,750

2021-08-25   |   Crime

A total of 190 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (23) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the d...

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LNP - Man turning out firearms in Kiriella arrested by STF

2021-08-23   |   Crime

A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Special Task Force of Police for running a factory making weapons The Special Task Force (STF) raided ...

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LNP - Rishad allegedly threatens doctor at prison: Police, Prisons launch probe

2021-08-23   |   Crime

The Prisons Department has also initiated an investigation into the alleged death threats made by MP Rishad Bathiudeen at a prison doctor. Earlier, th...

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LNP - Bread, other bakery product prices to be increased

2021-08-20   |   Crime

Prices of all bakery products including bread will be increased from next Monday (23), Bakery Owners' Association said. Accordingly, price of a loaf o...

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LNP - 171 COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll surges to 6,434

2021-08-18   |   Crime

A total of 171 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (16) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the d...

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LNP - Four including airman, sailor arrested for stealing explosive material

2021-08-09   |   Crime

Four suspects including two members of Sri Lanka Air Force and the Navy have been arrested over the theft of explosives from the Welisara Air Force ex...

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LNP - Global technologies company, HCL to take up 80% of ‘The Offices’ at Cinnamon Life for its Sri Lanka hub

2021-08-04   |   Crime

Colombo’s newest state-of-the-art office tower, ‘The Offices’ at Cinnamon Life has been chosen as the hub for leading global technology company,...

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