Chinese national arrested in Pitigala with Wallapatta

Police declare curfew in Puttalam to curb spread of virus

The Police have declared a curfew in Puttalam to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Police curfew has been declared from 4.30 PM this evening until further notice. Puttalam was identified as one of the hotspots where the virus was at risk of spreading. DIG Ajith Rohana said the curfew covers the Mundalama, Udappuwa, Kalpitiya, Nawagaththegama, Pallama, Kaluwaragaswewa, Anamaduwa, Wanathawilluwa and Saliyawewa areas under the Puttalam Police Division. DIG Ajith Rohana added that however,

18 Mar, 2020

Rupee depreciates further against USD

The Sri Lanka Rupee depreciated further against the US Dollar today. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said the selling rate of the US Dollar was Rs. 187.23. The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated against the US Dollar yesterday as well, with the selling rate of the US Dollar at Rs.185.08. Meanwhile, the Monetary Board of the CBSL this week decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent and 7.25 per ce

18 Mar, 2020

CCD investigates statements made by Rajitha and Fonseka

A special team attached to the Colombo Crimes Division has been appointed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to conduct investigations into the recent statements made by former Parliamentarians Rajitha Senratne and Sarath Fonseka. MPS Senaratne and Fonseka had commented on the spread of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka, with the latter claiming that 3 deaths have been reported so far. DIG Ajith Rohana told reporters that the Police Department has received the two video clips pertaining to th

18 Mar, 2020