Suspects arrested over killing of underworld members further remanded

Unofficial curfew to be lifted at 4am tomorrow

The unofficial curfew will be lifted at 4am tomorrow (Monday) and the identification card (ID) system will be enforced during the day. Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the travel ban enforced for three days since Friday will be lifted at 4am tomorrow. However, only those reporting to work or with the authorised ID numbers of the day will be allowed to travel. DIG Ajith Rohana said that only one person per household can leave for non-essential work adh

16 May, 2021

Home treatment for asymptomatic Covid patients from Monday

Asymptomatic coronavirus patients will be treated at home from Monday. State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle said that anyone who does not show symptoms but tests positive for the coronavirus will be treated at their respective homes. However, she said that if anyone shows complications from the virus they will be admitted to hospital or a treatment facility. The new system to be implemented from Monday comes as a result of a s

15 May, 2021

Seven arrested after Police bust Rajagiriya party

The Police raided a party hosted at a location in Rajagiriya and arrested seven suspects. Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the party had been held from last night and continued till this afternoon (Sunday). He said that alcohol and a ICE (Methamphetamine) had been found at the location during the raid. DIG Ajith Rohana said that five men and two women had been arrested following the raid. Further investigations are underway. (Colombo Gazette)

16 May, 2021