Interim order preventing implementation of death penalty extended

Almost 100 people found to be infected in Colombo in 24 hours

Almost 100 people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in Colombo in 24 hours, officials said today. The National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 said that 94 people were detected with the virus in Colombo over a 24-hour period ending at 6am today. The 94 people are among 367 individuals found to be infected in Sri Lanka during this period. Apart from Colombo, officials said that 54 people were found to be infected in Gampaha, 43 in Kurunegela and 41 in Kalutar

21 Apr, 2021

Cabinet approves resolution to draft Bill to counter fake news online

Cabinet has approved a resolution to draft a Bill to counter fake news spread online, Cabinet spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said today. He said that countering fake news is a step taken by a number of democracies. The Legal Draftsman has been tasked with drafting the Bill in this regard. Rambukwella said that the new laws will apply to social media as well. Justice Minister Ali Sabry had this week said that freedom of expression cannot be abused. He noted that countries like Singapore have

20 Apr, 2021

Maximum security for churches on 21 April

By Indika Sri Aravinda Maximum security will be provided for churches on 21 April during the anniversary of the Easter Sunday attacks. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that several churches are expected to hold special services on Wednesday 21 April to commemorate the victims of the Easter attacks. He said that Police Headquarters has informed the respective Police stations to provide special security for the churches during the service. The Police Spokesman

19 Apr, 2021