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154 Sri Lankan expats return from London
UL 504, SriLankan Airlines flight carrying 154 Sri Lankans from London, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) short while ago, Airport Duty Manager Janith Widanapathirana said.
Needy family receives house constructed by the Army in Jaffna
One more house constructed by the Security Force - Jaffna (SF-J) was handed over to a needy family in Kopay on Tuesday June 23).
Gangster arrested by STF
A 31 year-old suspect alleged of gang related crimes at Puthukudiyiruppu was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) at Mullaithivu on Tuesday (June 23).
Three suspects arrested over drug related offences
Police have arrested three suspects with drugs in their possession during separate raids conducted in Dehiwala, Modara and Mulleriyawa on Tuesday (June 23).
Another suspect nabbed with a shotgun
A person, who kept a locally assembled shotgun in his possession, was arrested by the Mallavi Police during a search operation conducted following a tip-off, the Police Media Division said.
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 fund balance exceeds Rs. 1,392 million
The ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance exceeded Rs. 1,392 million yesterday (June 23).
Chinese Embassy donates Rs. 2.7 million to Ranaviru Seva Authority
Chinese Embassy in Colombo, responding to the request of Maj. Gen. (Retd) Nandana Senadheera, President of Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA), contributed a financial donation to the RSA to enhance welfare programmes for war heroes.
Welisara Navy camp resumes operations after 59 days - Navy Spokesman
Sri Lanka Navy’s Welisara Base resumed its operations after 59 days of closure due to coronavirus pandemic today (23).
Ranaviru Sewa Authority facilitates war heroes
Chairman of Ranaviru Sewa Authority (RSA) Maj. Gen. (Retd) Nandana Senadeera donated Rs. 20,650.00 to a widow of a fallen war hero of the Commando Regiment for her to bear expenses in getting electricity facility to their residence.
SLN nabs three drug dealers
Combined search operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Kinniya and Thambalagamuwa Police stations arrested three drug dealers yesterday (June 22).
Two suspects attempting to smuggle 4.5kg of TNT arrested in Jaffna
Two suspects were arrested by the Pallai Police while attempting to smuggle 4.5kg of TNT explosives in Ariyalai, Jaffna yesterday (June 22).
Two suspects nabbed with shotguns to be produced before courts today
Two suspects, aged 33 and 39, arrested from Yakkalamulla, Waththahena with two locally assembled shotguns, will be produced before the Galle Magistrate Court for legal action today (June 23), the Police Media Division said.
217 Sri Lankans arrived from US
Emirates Airlines Flight EK 2528, carrying 217 Sri Lankans from United States, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (June 23), said Airport Duty Manager.
Two arrested with over 1kg of heroin in Rambukkana
Two suspects including a woman have been arrested for possession of 1.527 kg of heroin on Sunday (June 21).
Three suspects with affiliations to organized crimes arrested
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested three suspects including a close confidante of an underworld goon Indunil Kumara alias ‘Indra’ in connection with a number of organized crimes.
Creating wonders in depths
Underwater is fascinating due to the mystery that it entails and the historical context. The water that lies beneath the surface is often the reminder of a human tragedy - the ending of a journey and a loss of human lives.
Two prison guards interdicted for supporting convicted drug dealers
Two prison guards who were found extensively supporting and involved with inmates convicted for drug offences at the Matara and Mahara prisons have been interdicted.
Navy Coronavirus recoveries soar to 785
The total number of sailors recovered and discharged from hospitals soared to 785, with 12 more Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) sailors recovered and discharged today (June 22).
A person attempted to snatch soldier's firearm shot dead
A person, who snatched the firearm of a soldier on duty in Kilali, Jaffna, was killed when he attempted to flee with the weapon on Sunday (June 21) afternoon around 1.30.
Acting IGP orders immediate probe into Karuna’s statement over killing army soldiers
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is to launch a full investigation into former Deputy Minister Vinyagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman’s statement over him killing soldiers when he was with the now defunct LTTE during the war.
Coronavirus recoveries total 1,498 while 441 patients still under medical care.
Total Coronavirus positive cases remained at 1,950 with no new patients tested positive for the virus during the past 48 hours ending at 6 a.m. today (June 22).