At least 26 people injured in Muttur accident

Russian discharged from Hambantota hospital

The Russian airline crew member has been discharged from the Hambantota hospital after the final PCR tests returned a negative result. Chief Epidemiologists of the Ministry of Health Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said that the Russian has now been cleared to return to Russia. Issuing a special statement today, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said that the remaining crew of the airline have returned home. He said that the Russian cororonavirus patient had initially tested positive for the virus but subsequent

26 Sep, 2020

Forty-seven foreigners arrested for overstaying visas

Forty-seven foreigners have been arrested for overstaying their visas, the Police said today. The Police said the foreigners were arrested during a special operation carried out in the Western Province. A total of?1,481 suspects were arrested during the special Police operation. Of the 1,481 suspects are 514 suspects linked to drug related offences and 326 people who had warrants issued against them. Of the 1,481 suspects arrested the Police arrested 47 foreigners in the Western Province for

28 Sep, 2020

Veteran comedian Tennyson Cooray passed away

Veteran comedian Tennyson Cooray passed away today. He was 68-years-old. Tennyson Cooray passed away while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital. He was admitted to hospital following a sudden illness when he passed away One of Sri Lanka’s best-known comedians, Cooray was best known for comedy roles in films such as?Re Daniel Dawal Migel?franchise,?Cheriyo?franchise,?Peralikarayo,?Somy Boys?and?Wada Bari Tarzan franchise. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a director

28 Sep, 2020