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• Hand Grenade Found in Private Hospital

  

  A hand grenade has been found at a private hospital in Narahenpita today, said the Police. The Police said the hand grenade was found from a toilet on the... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2021

• No Pathogenic Microorganisms in Imported Organic Fertilizers: Agriculture...

  

  No pathogenic microorganisms have been detected in imported organic fertilizers, Agriculture Ministry confirmed. The Ministry of Agriculture states that the new... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2021

• NZ Grants Refugee Status for Man Over Easter Bombings Funding Accusations

  

  A man who may have unknowingly helped funnel money to terrorists behind the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka has been granted refugee status in New Zealand. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2021

• Deletion of NMRA Data Could Be Part of Drug Mafia Conspiracy

  

  Deputy Solicitor General (DSG) Dileepa Piries appearing on behalf of the Attorney General’s Department told the Magistrate that the deletion of data from the... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2021

• World Bank Assistance for More Water Projects in Sri Lanka

  

  The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank recently signed a $40 million additional financing for the ongoing Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Projec... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2021

• Son Arrested Over Businessman's Death

  

  The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigating the death of famous businessman Gulam Hussain on Saturday arrested his youngest son on suspicion. The... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2021

• MEPA Highlights Illegal Fishing Activities in Restricted Areas

  

  The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) today highlighted the on-going illegal fishing activities being carried out by fishermen at Hendala,... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2021

• Funds Granted for Over 2,400 COVID Deceased

  

  State Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils Roshan Ranasinghe told the Daily News today his Ministry has granted funds to the local bodies... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2021

• Britney Spears Announces Engagement to Longtime Boyfriend Sam Asghari

  

  US pop star Britney Spears has announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, Sam Asghari. The singer posted a video of the couple showing off the ring... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2021

• Earthquake in Deep Seas South of Sri Lanka, No Tsunami Threat to Sri Lanka

  

  An earthquake has occurred in the deep seas south of Sri Lanka today but it has no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka, specifically the coastal areas of Sri Lanka are... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2021

• Sri Lanka Announces T20 World Cup 2021 Squad

  

  Sri Lanka Cricket on Sunday announced the squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 The following squad was selected by the Cricket Selection Committee to... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2021

• State Minister Cabraal to Resign Tomorrow

  

  State Minister of Money and Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms, Ajith Nivard Cabraal, confirming news reports told yesterday that he will hand over... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2021

• PM to Address G20 Interfaith Forum Italy-2021

  

  Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will deliver the keynote address at the Inaugural Session of the G20 Interfaith Forum Italy-2021 which will commence in Bologna... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2021

• Unvaccinated 11 Times More Likely to Die

  

  The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention released a new study Saturday that underscores the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines against serious illness... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2021

• 669 Quarantine Law Violators Arrested

  

  669 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2021

• Over 2,800 COVID-19 Positive Cases Reported in Sri Lanka Today

  

  A total of 2,802 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka today, stated the Epidemiology Unit. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2021

• Advisory for High Waves and Coastal Inundation Issued

  

  The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre today issued an advisory for high waves and coastal inundation. According to the advisory, “there is a possibility... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2021

• There is No Food Crisis to Come out From- Minister Cabraal Tells BBC

  

  The State Minister of Money and Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms, Ajith Nivard Cabraal in an interview with BBC said that there was no food crisis... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2021

• CBK Seeks Presidential Pardon for Ranjan

  

  Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga appealed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for a Special Presidential Pardon for former Parliamentarian... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2021

• Foreign Trawler Carrying Heroin Intercepted

  

  A foreign multi-day trawler carrying a stock of heroin had been taken into the custody along with 9 foreign suspects on seas south of Batticaloa during a joint... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2021