President summons new Parliament on 20th August
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has summoned the new Parliament on 20th August 2020.
The President, by virtue of the powers vested in him by Article 70...
Tamil Nadu Police criminal branch to probe...
The Crime Branch CID (CB-CID) of Tamil Nadu police on Monday took over the investigation into the recent death of suspected Sri Lankan fugitive...
Karu Jayasuriya chairs his last Constitutional Council...
The Constitutional Council met today (03) and was chaired by its Chairman Karu Jayasuriya at the Speaker's official residence.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, along with...
Human Rights Commission chairperson Deepika Udagama resigns
The chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, Deepika Udagama has resigned.
The Constitutional Council, which met today (03) noted that Dr. Deepika...
Candidates attempting to buy votes warned
Candidates attempting to buy votes have been warned that they can lose their seats in Parliament if found guilty.
National Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya...
SLBC accused of blatantly violating election laws
The state owned Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has been accused of blatantly violating election laws.
The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) today...
COVID-19 patients, those in quarantine centers cannot...
COVID-19 patients and those in quarantine centers will not be able to vote at the Parliamentary Election on Wednesday.
Director General of Health Services Dr....
Negombo Prison Superintendent remanded
Negombo Prison Superintendent Anuruddha Sampayo, who was arrested yesterday, has been ordered to be remanded till tomorrow (Tuesday).
Sampayo, who has been interdicted over an...
Detained ‘drug smuggler’ cat escapes prison
A cat detained at Sri Lanka's main prison while allegedly trying to smuggle drugs and cell phone SIM cards has escaped, the AFP news...
Elections Commission anticipates 80 percent voter turnout
The National Elections Commission is anticipating an 80 percent voter turnout at Wednesday's Parliamentary Election.
National Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said that the public...
Mattala airport to be developed to attract...
The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is to developed to attract more flights.
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Limited) said that during the months...
UNP candidate’s Kirulapone office attacked
The Kirulapone office of a United National Party candidate contesting the Parliamentary election has been attacked.
The Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) said that...
Seven returnees among latest coronavirus patients
Seven returnees are among the latest coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka, the military said.
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO)...
Fully fledged isolation center to be established
A fully fledged isolation center is to be established to face future pandemics, the Health Ministry said.
The Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Angoda had...
Face mask a must for voters at...
Wearing a face mask is a must for voters at the Parliamentary election on Wednesday, the National Election Commission said today.
National Election Commission Chairman...
Hambantota to be one of four multi-dimensional...
Hambantota is to be developed to be one of four multi-dimensional commercial cities in the country, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.
Colombo, Jaffna, and Trincomalee...
Three arrested in India for helping Sri...
Police in Coimbatore city in India have arrested three persons in connection with producing false documents to help Sri Lankan gangster Maddumage Lasantha Chandana...
Sri Lanka runners-up in World Schools Debating...
Sri Lanka emerged as the 1st runners-up in the final of the World Schools Debating Championship today which was won by Canada.
Canada won on...
Constitutional Council to discuss vacancies in Independent...
The Constitutional Council is scheduled to meet tomorrow (03) at the Speakers Residence under the chairmanship of the former Speaker of the 8th Parliament...
Negombo Prison Superintendent Anuruddha Sampayo arrested
Negombo Prison Superintendent Anuruddha Sampayo has been arrested, the Police said.
The Police said that Anuruddha Sampayo, who has been interdicted over an ongoing investigation,...
Strike by Colombo Port workers called off
A strike staged by Colombo Port workers has been called off, trade unions said.
The strike was called off following talks with Prime Minister Mahinda...
Weapons found hidden near Mount Lavinia canal
The Police today found four pistols and magazines hidden near a canal at Mount Lavinia.
The Police said that the weapons were found based on...
Baby born to mother with coronavirus tests...
A baby born to a woman who has the coronavirus, has tested negative for the virus.
The pregnant woman had returned from Dubai and was...
Woman dies of gun-shot wounds in Beliatta
A died of gun-shot wounds in Beliatta today, the Police media unit said.
The Police said that the 52 year-old woman had suffered gun-shot injuries...
SLPP ready to work with minorities but...
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) says it is prepared to work with the minorities but not extremists.
SLPP National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa, addressing a...
Pakistan accuses India of playing dubious role...
Pakistan has accused India of playing a dubious role during the war in Sri Lanka.
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Maj. Gen....
Mahinda Deshapriya considering stepping down in September
By Indika Sri Aravinda
National Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya is hoping to step down in September, weeks before his term ends.
Deshapriya told Colombo Gazette...
Tamil diaspora in Canada extend support to...
The Canadian Tamil Congress has called on all Tamils to cast their precious vote wisely at the forthcoming Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka.
CTC said...
Cat nabbed near Welikada prison with heroin...
A cat has been nabbed near the Welikada prison with heroin and other items strapped around its neck.
Prison Department officers said that 1.7g of...
Police obtain court order after port workers...
The Police today obtained a court order after workers at the Colombo Port disrupted operations by blocking access routes to the port.
Trade unions staged...
Police announce guidelines
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Air quality in Colombo improves
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Animals at Dehiwala Zoo closely monitored
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Lotus Tower illuminated in support of fight against coronavirus
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Ranjan Ramanayake remanded
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Sri Lanka PM's address to the nation
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Navy retrieves Sri Lankan onboard Italian cruise
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Entertainment during the isolation process in Sri Lanka
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Body of first coronavirus victim in Sri Lanka cremated
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Traders working around the clock
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Queues at fuel stations in Sri Lanka
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Colombo East Base Hospital to treat coronavirus patients
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Sri Lanka's Elections Commission disinfected
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Sri Lanka battles the coronavirus
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Public transport in Sri Lanka disinfected
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Navy prepares to face COVID 19
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Coronavirus patient in Sri Lanka discharged
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Sri Lanka warns US of consequences following ban on Silva
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Residents demand playground
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Special mass at St. Anthony's Shrine Colombo
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The Big Bad Wolf book sale howls...
Looks like it’s time for Sri Lanka to howl along with their favourite Wolf. That’s right, – the Wolf will be back in Sri...
Airtel offers latest data package for users studying and...
Responding to Sri Lanka’s surge in data utilization due to the rising engagement in e-learning platforms, meetings and live streaming, Airtel Lanka announced the launch of its latest Study from Home (SFH) and Work from Home (WFH) data package.
Despite...
