News Updates
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).
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).
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.
70 sailors leave SLAF run Iranamadu quarantine centre
Seventy sailors, who were quarantined at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) run Iranamadu centre, were released this morning (6 June 2020).
Murder suspect of Monaragala dies at a shoot out
The main suspect of the Monaragala murder incident died during exchange of gunfire with the Police this afternoon (June 5).
Army provides dry rations to needy families
Sri Lanka Army Special Forces (SF) in Matale in collaboration with the SF Seva Vanitha Unit provided dry rations packs, food and vegetables to 23 needy families at the Elkaduwa estate recently.
420 sailors recovered from Coronavirus
The number of Sri Lanka Navy personnel recovered from the coronavirus and discharged from hospitals has increased to 420 by Friday.