Dr. Shafi to use salary arrears to purchase essential medicines

Police issue special circular after gross violation of health guidelines

The Police Headquarters has issued a special circular to all Police stations after health guidelines issued to prevent the spread of the coronavirus were found to be grossly violated by the public. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that under the circular, special operations will be launched from today (Sunday) to take action on those found to be violating the health guidelines. DIG Ajith Rohana said that policemen deployed to inspect shopping malls, shops, pub

11 Apr, 2021

Puttalam woman killed by husband and body dumped under the bed

A woman was murdered by her husband in Puttalam and her body was found dumped under the bed. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the 29-year-old woman was killed using a pole. Her husband had murdered her following a dispute between the two. The Police Spokesman said that the body was later wrapped in sacks and placed under the bed. He said the Police had found the body after a complaint was received this morning. DIG Ajith Rohana said that the 35-year-ol

10 Apr, 2021

Maharagama cancer hospital Director passed away

Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake, the Director of the Maharagama cancer hospital, better known as the Apeksha Hospital, passed away today. He was 58-year-old at the time of his death. Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake was receiving treatment at the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital at the time of his death. He had been suffering from a heart condition and was admitted to hospital several days ago. The remains of Dr Wasantha Dissanayake have been placed at his residence in Pannipitiya and the final rites will take

11 Apr, 2021