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PTF will conserve and preserve all archaeological heritage sites in East - Defence Secretary
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on ‘Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province’ has been tasked to conserve all archaeological heritage sites in the Eastern Province irrespective of religion, Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said.
Only two positive cases reported during last 24 hours
Only two coronavirus positive cases, one from overseas returnees and the other from Sri Lanka Navy, were confirmed during last 24 hours ending with 6 a.m. today (10), Military Spokesman Brig. Chandana Wickremasinghe said.
Foreign Ministry dispatches essential items to Sri Lankans in Maldives
The Foreign Ministry has dispatched 2000 packs of essential items including about 10,000 kilos dry rations for the use of stranded Sri Lankans in Maldives.
Vehicle used for Soysapura shooting incident nabbed with another suspect
Another suspect with the vehicle used for Moratuwa Soysapura shooting incident was arrested from Piliyandala, last evening (June 9).
National hospital cash robber nabbed
The suspect of the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) cash robbery has been arrested when he was fleeing in a taxi near Borella after the incident yesterday (9).
Navy cleans Galle Face Green
The Navy conducted another beach cleaning program at the Galle Face Green yesterday (June 9).
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,374 million
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,374 million due to flow of corporate and individual donations and direct deposits.
SL extends gratitude to Middle-Eastern countries for their support and solidarity given against COVID-19
Sri Lanka extended gratitude to the Middle-Eastern countries for their fullest support, solidarity and cooperation extended in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.
Haul of mobile phones and accessories taken into custody from prisons
In a special search operations conducted in Negombo, Colombo, Bogambara and Boossa prisons, 82 mobile phones, 55 SIM cards, batteries and chargers have been taken into custody by prisons officials, this morning (June 9).
Met dept warns fishermen on rough seas
The Meteorology Department requests naval and fishing communities to be vigilant since the deep and shallow seas starting from Balapitiya up to Trincomalee via Colombo and Kankesanthurai, and from Matara up to Batticaloa via Hambantota can be rough occasionally.
Sri Lanka's coronavirus recoveries exceeds 1055
A total of 1,057 coronavirus positive patients have recovered and discharged from hospitals, so far.
Police arrests three persons with heroin
Police has arrested three suspects on charges of possessing heroin from three separate locations in Galle, Nugegoda and Mount Lavinia during the past 24-hours.
More persons recover and leave for homes - NOCPCO
National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) says 54 persons left for their homes upon completion of the quarantine process this morning (8).
China publishes white paper on fight against COVID-19
A press conference is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2020. China on Sunday issued a white paper on the country's battle against COVID-19. The white paper, titled "Fighting COVID-19: China in Action," was issued by the State Council Information Office. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
Delivering hope in the raging sea
The strong winds hissed violently as the Ampan cyclone unleashed its fury in the Indian Ocean. The waves tossed with increasing momentum. The gusty wind coupled with heavy rain caused fear among coastal communities.
Navy recovered 40 kg of TNT in Visuamadu
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has recovered 40kgs of TNT explosives from Udayarkattu in Visuamadu, on Saturday (June 6).
Nine sailors among 13 coronavirus positives
Out of 13 coronavirus positive patients reported yesterday (June 6), nine were sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy, National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.
12,090 persons completed quarantine at Tri-Forces run centres
A total of 12,090 persons have left for their homes from Tri-Forces managed quarantine facilities so far, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
278 Sri Lankan expats arrive from UK
Another group of 278 Sri Lankans stranded in the UK arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport, early this morning (June 7).
Soysapura shooting : main suspect dies in police confrontation
The main suspect of the shooting incident at a restaurant in Soysapura, Moratuwa on May 28, died during an exchange of gunfire with the Police, this morning (June 7).