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STF called to beef up security in prisons from today - Defence Secretary
The Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Police Special Task Force (STF) had deployed in outer perimeters of the Welikada Prison and Colombo Remand Prison to strengthen security from tomorrow (Aug 24).
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,567 million
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,567 million due to flow of corporate and individual donations along with direct deposits.
CCD arrests four wanted underworld criminals at BIA
The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested four notorious criminals at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo, today (August 23).
Sri Lanka's Coronavirus death toll rises to 12
Coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 12 with the death of a female, today. (Aug 23).
STF raids 30 perch cannabis plantation in Hambantota
The Police elite force - Special Task Force - has raided 30 perches illegal cannabis plantation in Hambantota, yesterday (Aug 21).
Early lockdown, fast tracking of Covid-19 suspects and financial intervention in key areas, are the most significant highlights of their success story.
As the subcontinent struggles to flatten the coronavirus curve, with India alone recording 2.7 million cases and taking the third spot in the world, Sri Lanka offers a glimmer of hope in curbing the daily infection rate.
Outgoing Pakistani Defence Attaché bids farewell
The Defence Attaché to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Col. Sajjad Ali made his courtesy farewell call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Aug 21).
2789 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
The total recovered from Coronavirus positives rose to 2789 with 24 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to the situation report issued today (August 21) by the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
169 Sri Lankan expatriates arrived Sri Lanka
A group of 169 Sri Lankan expatriates who were stranded overseas for months due to coronavirus pandemic, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, this morning (August 21).
Police arrest female with 49kg of cannabis from Kilinochchi
The Police has arrested a female with 49 kilograms and 700 grams of cannabis during a raid conducted in Paranthan, Kilinochchi, yesterday (August 20).
President pledges to protect Sri Lanka's sovereignty without succumbing to any force
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasized that he will take the country towards prosperity while safeguarding the people and protecting the sovereignty of the country without succumbing to any force.
Defence Secretary calls for more donor support to complete new drug rehab centre
Chief Prelate of Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara Ven. Pannila Ananda thero has donated Rs. Five million to expedite the construction process of ‘Nawa Diganthaya’, the new building, which is now under construction to rehabilitate drug addicts, in Nittambuwa.
Stern action will be taken against corrupt officials in state institutions - Defence Secretary
Cautioning the government officers who were involved in corruption, Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the good work done by many dedicated officers in state institutions were at stake due to a few corrupt officers among them.
SLN foils another turmeric smuggling racket via sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 807 kilos of turmeric packed in 14 gunny sacks in two cases with four suspects along with two dingy boats during their attempts to smuggle into the country via Daluwa, Norochcholai and Vankalai in Mannar, yesterday (Aug 18).
Police arrest four persons with heroin
The Police on Tuesday (Aug 18), have arrested four suspects for possessing heroin in separate incidents at Dematagoda, Padukka and Nittambuwa in the Western Province.
394 Sri Lankans arrived from Doha, Dubai and United Kingdom
Qatar Airways flight - QR 668 - carrying 394 Sri Lankans from Doha, Qatar arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), today morning (Aug 19).
STF nabs three persons transporting 128 counterfeit note bundles
The Special Task Force (STF) nabbed three persons in possession of counterfeit currency at the Galwana Area in Mulleriyawa, Colombo, last evening (Aug 17).
D614G : Malaysia detects new coronavirus strain that is 10 times more infectious
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia has detected a strain of the new coronavirus that’s been found to be 10 times more infectious.
Measures to be taken to prevent land grabs
Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Minister Chamal Rajapaksa assumed duties