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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).
338 persons completed quarantine
A total of 338 persons having completed the two-week-long quarantine process, left for their homes today morning (6).
Three Policemen interdicted over alleged assault on autistic teenager
Three Police officers have been interdicted over an incident of assault to an autistic teenager at Ambagaha Junction police checkpoint in Aluthgama on May 25, Police said.
Golden Fence of Nagadeepa Sudhu Bodhi declared open
A Golden Fence erected around the Sudu Bodhi of the historical Nagadeepa temple in Jaffna by Jaffna troops was dedicated to the Raja Maha Vihara at a religious function held on Poson Full Moon Poya day (June 5).
Another group of expatriates from Germany arrived in Sri Lanka
A group of 235 Sri Lankan expatriates arrived in Mattala International Airport from Germany this morning (June 6).
Credibility of the “War Witnesses” : Which version of Dr. Varatharaja do we believe now?
It is just as well that Dr. Varatharaja has taken to films. He certainly deserves the award for Best Actor. From reading of a script called Hippocratic Oath to serve humanity and practice profession as a doctor with conscience and dignity, he is now reading different scripts and writing memoirs, films and going round the world talking human rights too.
Lebanon agrees to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated
The Lebanese government in line with Sri Lanka's policy on repatriating Sri Lankans living overseas, has agreed to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated.
Navy constructs a CT scan division for NIID, Angoda
A two-story Tomography Scanning Division (CT scan) building constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was handed over to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), Angoda, last week.