Three drown in Kinniya sea after boat capsized

Foreigners among latest coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka

Foreigners are among the latest coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka. The National Operations Centre for the Prevention of the COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said that 121 coronavirus patients were detected in Sri Lanka over a 24-hour period ending at 6am today. Of the 121, NOCPCO said that two are sea marshals from the Philippines, a Russian sea marshal and a sea marshal from the Red Sea. The foreigners tested positive for the coronavirus while being quarantined at local hotels and other q

18 Oct, 2020

Army denies allegations on treatment of factory workers

The Army today denied allegations raised over the treatment of factory workers taken to quarantine centers by the military. Head of the National Operations Centre for the Prevention of the COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva insisted that once the need arises to move any close contact of a coronavirus infected person, troops inform all of them by phone well in advance and request them to be ready ahead of being evacuate

18 Oct, 2020

Catholic Church condemns attempt by woman to tarnish Archbishop’s image

The Catholic Church has condemned an attempt by a woman to tarnish the image of the Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. The Police said that a 43-year-old woman was arrested for attempting to create disharmony among Christians and Buddhists. The suspect was arrested in Battaramulla and is to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate tomorrow (Monday). In a media statement, the Catholic Church said that the woman had published a video on Facebook making allegations against t

18 Oct, 2020