Twenty-two would-be illegal immigrants arrested in Siyambalanduwa

Ten coronavirus patients detected in Akkaraipattu

By Farook Sihan Ten coronavirus patients have been detected in Akkaraipattu following random PCR tests conducted in the area. Eastern Province Health Services Director General Dr. Alagaiyya Lathakaran said that as a result, a decision has been taken to isolate all areas under the Akkaraipattu health division in the Ampara district from today until further notice. Random PCR tests conducted on 20 persons from a fish market in Akkaraipattu on Wednesday (25) had confirmed that 10 individuals amo

26 Nov, 2020

Sarath Weerasekera appointed Public Security Minister

State Minister Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera was sworn in as the Minister of Public Security today. The new Ministry is in addition to his existing portfolio of Provincial Councils and Local Government. Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera was sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat. The appointment comes following the recent gazette published on Sunday (22) on the establishment of the Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Technology. Cabinet Spokesman

26 Nov, 2020

Colpetty Crimes OIC dies following a heart attack

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Unit of the Colpetty Police had passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack. The OIC had died after exercising near the Galle Face Green this morning. He is reported to have fallen ill while exercising near the Galle Face Green and had been admitted to the Colombo National hospital, following which he had died upon admission. The Police officer is believed to have been receiving treatment for heart ailments. He has been identified as a 43

26 Nov, 2020