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288 Sri Lankan expatriates arrive from Oman
Another group of 288 Sri Lankan expatriates had arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Oman today (June 29).
Curfew order completely lifted from today
The countrywide curfew imposed in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus has been completely lifted with effect from today, (June 28), said the President Media Division.
Belarus and Dubai expats arrive in BIA today
SriLankan Airline flights UL 226 and UL 1206 carrying Sri Lankan expats, 51 from Dubai and 290 from Belarus, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (28), Airport Duty Manager Janith Vidanapathirana said.
Police Constable arrested with 10kg of cannabis
A Police Constable attached to the Anuradhapura Police has been arrested while transporting 10kg of cannabis on Thursday (June 26).
Total Coronavirus recoveries increased to 1,619
The total number of Coronavirus patients recovered and discharged from hospitals has increased to 1,619.
230 Sri Lankan expatriates arrive from Bangladesh
A total of 230 Sri Lankan expatriates stranded in Bangladesh arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport ( BIA), last evening ( June 26).
Four Police officers receive cash prizes for their exemplary conduct beyond duty
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne awarded cash prizes and commendation certificates to four Police officers and a civilian today (June 25) for their excellent performance in line of duty.
Defence Secretary assures to eradicate drug menace in Sri Lanka
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne reiterated that punitive actions would be initiated without delay against prison, law enforcement and other officials, who are found abusing official powers vested through corrupt practices, abetting and collaborating with underworld criminals and drug traffickers.
171 expats from Lebanon arrived in BIA
Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL-1506 carrying 171 Sri Lankans from Lebanon, Beirut arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake today (26).
CCD nabs five extortionists in Colombo
Five persons were nabbed by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) for suspected involvement in extortion cases from the Bastian Mawatha, Colombo.
Search operation to put suspects with illegal firearms behind bars
A 41-year-old suspect nabbed with a shotgun at Pugoda by the Pugoda Police will be produced before the Pugoda Magistrate Court for legal action today (June 26), Police Media Division said.
Underworld drug dealer dies in a shootout with Police – Gampaha
An underworld goon cum drug dealer identified as Rankoth Padige Sanjeewa Sampath alias ‘Ketawalapitiye Sampath’ was shot dead by Police in a shootout at Gampaha early this morning (June 26).
SLN launches a Mobile Dental Unit to serve people
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) ceremonially launched an advanced ‘Mobile Dental Surgical Unit’ under the directives of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva today (June 25).
CSD to convert 500 houses in Deegawapiya to a Quarantine Centre
Civil Security Department (CSD) has undertaken a project to convert 500 abandoned village houses in Deegawapiya, Ampara to a new Quarantine Centre said, CSD’s Director Media Col. Nilantha Rathnasinghe today (25).
RVSA donates cricket equipment to a war hero’s son
Rana Viru Seva Authority (RVSA), to encourage a war hero's son in his sports activities, donated a set of cricket equipment to him yesterday (June 24).
Six new chief jailors appointed, while 19 get transferred
Six new chief jailors have been newly appointed while 19 others have been transferred with immediate effect on exigencies of service.
Over 8,400 suspects arrested for drug related crimes
The Police have arrested 8,461 suspects for involving in narcotics related offences including possessing and dealing with heroin, cannabis and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) during the period from June 06 to June 24.
Navy to support restore Valaichchenai Paper Mill
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) will continue to support the operation of the Valaichchenai Paper Mill in Batticaloa while supporting to bring it back to its former glory according to the government’s initiative, Lt. Com Isuru Sooriyabandara said.