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121 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Spokesperson Ajith Rohana. The DIG stated that, so far 51,859 suspects have been arrested for not…

The National Operation Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 had identified 1,815 positive cases by this morning. The majority positive cases were detected from the Gampaha district (438 cases)

3,944 persons were undergoing quarantine at 64 hotels and tri service-managed Quarantine Centres as at this morning, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water supply to several areas in Wattala will be suspended for 24-hours from 10am on Monday (July 26). The areas that will be affected by this are, part of Wattala-Negombo Road,…

The wife of former minister Rishad Bathiudeen and two others have been arrested over the death of a 16-year-old domestic worker The Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said that the father in law of the former minister and the…

About 107kg and 840g of Kerala cannabis were seized and a suspect was apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy during a foot patrol conducted in the beach area of Kadeikadu, Vettalakeni. Accordingly, the Naval Detachment of Vettalakeni…

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre today issued an advisory for Rough Sea and Strong Winds. According to the advisory, "The wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph in the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Galle…

The National Zoological Gardens Dehiwela and the Ridiyagama Safari Park will be opened for the public from Monday (July 26), the Department of National Zoological Gardens announced. Accordingly, the Dehiwala Zoo will be opened…

A limited number of buses and trains will operate across provinces from next month, Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments and Motor Car Industry State Minister Dilum Amunugama said. He said limited…

Legal action will be instituted against those who violate health guidelines during wedding ceremonies, Public Health Inspectors’ Union President Upul Rohana said. He said the PHIs started strictly monitoring wedding ceremonies…