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Two female officers have been commissioned as Pilots for the first time in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has been ordered to reforest the clearing of the Kallaru reserve on his own expenses. The post Rishad ordered to reforest Kallaru reserve on his own expenses... Click on the headline to read the full story
The Court of Appeal has ordered former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen to reforest a large area cleared for unauthorized construction in the Maraichukkaddi-Karadikkuli (Kallaru) Forest Reserve in Wilpattu. Delivering its verdict on the case filed against MP Bathiudeen, the Court today declared that the clearing of a portion of the Kallaru Forest Reserve was illegal. The […] The post Court orders ...
Two female officers have been commissioned as pilots for the first time in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Air Force Spokesman Group Captain Dushantha Wijesinghe told Colombo Gazette that the honour was bestowed on the officers during the Commissioning and Wings Parade of the 61st Intake of Officers Cadets held at the […] The post Two female Sri Lanka Air Force officers commissioned ...
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 42 individuals over the past 24 hours for violating the quarantine regulations, stated the Police Media Spokesperson.
Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has been ordered to reforest the clearing of the Kallaru reserve on his own expenses.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested for publishing fake news on social media claiming that many people were found dead on the roads in Sri Lanka due to the coronavirus. Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that among the total coronavirus death toll of 56 only one person was found dead on the road as […] The post Police arrest suspect in Kandy for publishing fake news first appeared on Col...
Over 40 suspects were arrested during the last 24-hours ending at 06.00am today on charges of violating the quarantine law. Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that 42 suspects were arrested during this period for failing to wear face mask and for not maintaining social distancing. A total of 263 suspect have been arrested for […] The post Over 40 detained for violating quarantine law fir...
Measures have been taken to repatriate 92 more Sri Lankans who were unable to return to the island due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Budget for the year 2021 is scheduled to be presented to the Parliament of Sri Lanka at 01.40 pm tomorrow (November 17).
Colombo continues to be a hot spot for the coronavirus with a large number of infected persons being detected. Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva said that 541 coronavirus patients were detected in the Colombo District yesterday (Sunday). He said that most of those detected are from isolated […] The post Colombo continues to be a hot spot for ...
Lewis Hamilton clinched a seventh World Championship and became the most successful racing driver ever with a masterful victory in the Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday. The Mercedes driver equalled Michael Schumacher’s achievement in terms of titles, after already surpassing the German’s number of race wins last month. Victory at a treacherously wet and slippery […] The post Lewis Ha...
Acting Police Media Spokesman Deputy Inspector General of Police Ajith Rohana refuted claims made on social media platforms alleging that people were passing away on streets due to COVID-19. The... Click on the headline to read the full story
Highways Minister Johnston Fernando while expressing regret over the virulent social media campaign against the Neluwa - Lankagama road project said that this stretch of road is being built on par... Click on the headline to read the full story
Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake yesterday said that there could be as many as 30,000 undetected COVID-19 cases in the Colombo Municipal Council area. The post Rosy fears there could be 30,000... Click on the headline to read the full story
Prevailing showery condition is expected to enhance over the island within the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology.
A major trial of a vaccine to protect against Covid-19 has launched in the UK – the third such trial in the country. The jab – designed by the Belgian company Janssen – uses a genetically modified common cold virus to train the immune system. It comes a week after preliminary results showed another vaccine offered […] The post Major Covid vaccine trial starts in UK first ap...
Fifteen countries have formed the world’s largest trading bloc, covering nearly a third of the global economy. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is made up of 10 Southeast Asian countries, as well as South Korea, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. The pact is seen as an extension of China’s influence in the region. […] The post Asia-Pacific countries fo...
COLOMBO (News1st): The usage of the PCR test machine at the Colombo East Base Hospital in Mulleriyawa has been halted following the installation of a new machine, officials said. The automatic extraction machine had been gifted by the Chinese company from which the PCR machine had been purchased. The machine is being installed by two […] Usage of PCR machine at Mulleriyawa Hospital halted
COLOMBO (News1st): Tributes poured in over the demise of veteran journalist Sydney Chandrasekara whose final rites were carried out in Borella on Sunday. Chandraseka, 61, passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital in Colombo on Saturday, leaving behind his loved ones and the media fraternity in grief. His remains were placed at ‘The Restpect Home’ […] Veteran journalist Sydne...
COLOMBO (News1st): President Gotabaya Rajapaksa paid homage to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on Sunday. During his visit, the president called upon the Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Sirinivasa Nayaka Thero and obtained his blessings. He also engaged in a religious offering at the temple. President visits Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura
[…] The post Budget 2021: Gota’s Third War, But Forgive Me, It Is Our War Too appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lanka Railways says commuter trains will be up and running from today (16) in compliance with health and safety protocols.
Travel restrictions have been imposed on Bothuwawaththa in Kalutara District due to Covid-19 infection.
The UK Foreign Office is resisting publishing files relating to its diplomatic support for British mercenaries in the 1980s in Sri Lanka despite the Metropolitan police launching an unprecedented inquiry into potential war crimes by those individuals, The Guardian reported. Investigative journalist Phil Miller is taking the FCO to an information tribunal over the release […] The post UK Fore...
Over 700 new coronavirus patients have been detected in Sri Lanka today, the Government Information Department said. The Government Information Department said that 704 coronavirus patients have been detected in Sri Lanka so far today (Sunday). Meanwhile, the Health Promotion Bureau said that 17,287 people have been detected with the coronavirus in Sri Lanka so […] The post Over 700 new coro...
The Hambantota International Port’s (HIP) RORO operations in the last 2 months has seen a rapid increase in numbers. This is a direct result of the aggressive marketing plans implemented by the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) in the first half of 2020. The company’s strategy is now paying dividends with the transshipment of thousands […] The post Hambantota Port sees rapid increas...
The results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination of 2020 have been released online, says the Department of Examinations.
Colombo (News 1st); 05 COVID-19 death were reported on Sunday (15), raising Sri Lanka’s death toll from the coronavirus to 58, said the Department of Government Information. The details of the victims are as follows : 01. A 54-year-old male from Jinthupitiya, Colombo 13 who was dead upon admission to the Colombo National Hospital. Cause […] COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 5...
Colombo (News 1st); COVID-19 cases reported from Sri Lankan prisons has risen to 437 on Sunday (15), said the Department of Prisons. Commissioner (Administration) of the Department of Prisons Chandana Ekanayake speaking to News 1st said on Sunday (15) morning 05 Prison Officers and 147 inmates tested positive for COVID-19. A majority of the COVID-19 infected […] COVID-19 cases from Sri Lank...