Another 71 Covid related deaths confirmed in Sri Lanka

Public urged to strictly follow guidelines during New Year

The public have been urged to strictly follow the health guidelines during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said people must adhere to the guidelines and all quarantine regulations at all times in order to celebrate a healthy and peaceful New Year. A series of health guidelines were issued recently to protect the public against the coronavirus during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The guidelines were issued by the Di

07 Apr, 2021

Shani Abeysekera further remanded

Former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Shani Abeysekera has been further remanded till the 21st of April 2021. Abeysekera was further remanded along with two other suspects by the Gampaha Magistrate?s Court today. The trio had been remanded over allegations they provided false evidence in connection to an incident involving firearms which led to the arrest of former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vass Gunawardena. Abeysekera was arrested?by the Colombo Crime Division

07 Apr, 2021

Private tuition classes in Western Province to resume next week

Private tuition classes in the Western Province will resume from next week. Private tuition classes have been permitted to resume from Monday, the 12th of April. The Health Ministry has granted approval for private tuition classes to resume in the Western Province. Initially, private tuition classes in the Western Province were set to resume from 25th January. However, the decision was suspended on the advice of the Health Ministry. The decision was taken due to a spike in coronavirus infec

06 Apr, 2021