Defense Minister approves further detention of Hejaaz Hizbullah

Jan 11, 2021 11:28 pm

The Minister of Defense has granted approval to further detain Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah for investigations, stated Ada Derana reporter.

Vasudeva Nanayakkara tests COVID-19 positive

Jan 11, 2021 03:07 pm

Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara has tested positive for the COVID-19 infection, sources told Ada Derana.

Body of abducted Buddhist monk found in cemetery

Jan 05, 2021 03:54 pm

Uduwila Dhammasiri Thero, 65, of Thummodara Koswatta Kodikanda Arannya Senasanaya in

Athuraliye Rathana Thero sworn in as an MP

Jan 05, 2021 03:51 pm

Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena this morning

61 exiting Western Province test COVID-19 positive

Dec 29, 2020 02:35 pm

A total of 61 people exiting the Western Province have tested positive for COVID-19 infection following random rapid antigen tests.

Defense Secretary Kamal Gunaratne elevated to rank of General

Dec 29, 2020 02:33 pm

Defense Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne has been promoted to the rank of General.

Popular singer Shelton Muthunamage passes away

Dec 29, 2020 12:16 am

Popular singer Shelton Muthunamage has passed away at the age of 73 years, family

More areas isolated

Dec 27, 2020 11:59 pm

More areas have been declared as isolated areas with immediate effect, stated the Commander of Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General Shavendra

Cinemas to reopen under strict safety guidelines

Dec 27, 2020 11:56 pm

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has advised to reopen cinemas in strict compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 death toll hits 191

Dec 27, 2020 11:52 pm

Sri Lanka has recorded four new Covid-19 related deaths, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed a short while ago.

Over 41,000 Covid-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka so far

Dec 27, 2020 11:42 pm

Covid-19 infections registered in Sri Lanka went past 41,000 as 212 more persons were tested positive today.

COVID-19 infected runaway recaptured

Dec 27, 2020 11:30 pm

The COVID-19 infected youth who was reported to have run away while under quarantine has been found in a house in the Makola-North

Two-minute silence in remembrance of 2004 Tsunami victims

Dec 26, 2020 09:24 pm

A two-minute silence will be observed island-wide in Sri Lanka at 9.25 am this morning (26) to commemorate the thousands of people who died in the

Ayurdeva Dept. approves Dhammika Bandara’s Covid tonic

Dec 22, 2020 08:49 pm

The pharmacology unit of the Department of Ayurveda has given approval to the indigenous medicine for Covid-19 virus, produced by Dhammika

No decision to impose quarantine curfew during festive season - Army Chief

Dec 22, 2020 08:46 pm

Speaking on the new variant of the COVID-19 virus, the Lieutenant General said that further action in this regard will be taken by the

Sri Lanka bans flights from UK over new Covid-19 variant

Dec 22, 2020 08:43 pm

Sri Lanka has decided to ban all flights from the United Kingdom in a bid to prevent the new variant of Covid-19 spreading across South England.

Parts of Akkaraipattu, Addalachchenai & Alayadivembu isolated

Dec 17, 2020 11:56 am

Parts of three police areas in the Eastern Province have been placed under isolation with immediate effect, says Commander of Army

Private hospital to join COVID-19 treatment

Dec 17, 2020 11:54 am

Measures have been taken to provide opportunities for COVID-19 patients who wish to seek treatment from private hospitals, says Army Commander

Jaffna Stallions win inaugural LPL title

Dec 17, 2020 11:52 am

In a one-sided Lanka Premier League (LPL) final on Wednesday, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik set up Jaffna Stallions to a massive

MCC discontinues USD 480 million compact with Sri Lanka

Dec 17, 2020 11:50 am

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has decided to discontinue the proposed compact of USD 480 million with Sri Lanka.