One person killed in accident involving Parliamentarian’s vehicle

Sex workers arrested following raid on brothel in Padukka

Three women engaged in the sex industry have been arrested following raid on a brothel in Padukka. The Police said that the raid was carried out after information was received that a brothel was being operated in the guise of a hotel. A search warrant was obtained by the Police following which the raid was conducted. The manager of the brothel and three women were arrested during the raid. The Police said the manager of the brothel is a resident of Padukka. The sex workers are aged 34, 40 a

09 Feb, 2021

Isolation lifted in parts of Matale and Kattankudy

The isolation imposed in ten Grama Niladhari Divisions (GND) in Kattankudy in the Batticaloa District and two areas in Matale have been lifted with immediate effect. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said however, the isolation status of Mothinar North, Sinnathona Road, Gafoor Lane, Telecom Road, 1st cross Road, and Fowzie Mawatha under the Kattankudy 166 Grama Niladhari Division will continue. Thereby, the isolation status has been lifted in the 162 A Kattankudy 06 South, 162 B Kattankud

09 Feb, 2021

Nine more coronavirus related deaths reported in Sri Lanka

Nine more coronavirus related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka. The Government Information Department said that the death toll in Sri Lanka rose to 365 today. Of the latest victims, one is a 95-year-old man from Colombo 15. He died at his residence. The second victim is a 61-year-old woman from Anuradhapura. She died at the Homagama Base Hospital. The third victim is a 50-year-old man from Kurunegala. He died at the Homagama Base Hospital. The fourth victim is a 70-year-old man from N

08 Feb, 2021