One killed, two injured in Galle shooting incident

Another instructor at Kandakadu contracts virus

Another individual from Rajanganaya, who had served as a counsellor at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation center, has tested positive for COVID-19. Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva said the individual is the second counsellor from the center to be infected with the virus. Nearly 300 persons who are assumed to have come into contact with the individual, have been placed in self quarantine. The Army Commander said 70 children who had come into contact with the in

11 Jul, 2020

Government denies claims on surveillance made by UN Rapporteur

Sri Lanka has denied claims made on surveillance by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Cl?ment N. Voule.? The Government says apart from operating routine security networks in the interest of national security, particularly after the devastating Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, the Security Forces and intelligence agencies are not engaged in monitoring any specific group of people in the country. The Acting Permanent Representative of Sr

12 Jul, 2020

Parts of Galle Road around Thelwatta, Kahawa flooded by sea water

Parts of Galle Road around the Thelwatta and Kahawa areas were flooded by sea water today. A sudden change in the weather this evening resulted in strong winds and heavy rain being experienced in parts of the country. Sea water came inland and flooded parts of the Galle Road in Thelwatta, Peraliya, Kahawa and the surrounding areas. Sea sand and stones were also washed ashore in some areas disrupting traffic. The authorities cautioned motorists while some roads were also temporarily closed fo

11 Jul, 2020