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13 Foreigners arrested without visas
The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested 13 foreigners for violating immigration rules and illegally staying in a lodge yesterday evening (26) at Seram Road, Mount Lavinia.
New Zealand mosque shooting: 'Wicked and inhuman' Brenton Tarrant sentenced to life without parole
White supremacist who murdered 51 people was handed the most severe punishment in the history of New Zealand
Early disaster identification system will be implemented soon- Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said a new system would be implemented to identify and manage disasters before they struck to prevent massive damages to properties and human lives.
A woman nabbed with a firearm and live rounds
The Police have arrested a female aged 42-years at Lihiriyagama, Dankotuwa with a firearm, live and empty rounds.
STF nabs 1,000 kg of smuggled turmeric
Special Task Force (STF) has nabbed 1,000 kilograms of illegally imported turmeric stock while transporting in a lorry in Kalpitiya area, yesterday (25).
228 more persons to leave from quarantine centres
A total of 228 persons, who have returned from overseas, are scheduled to leave from quarantine centres today (Aug 26). In addition, five more persons tested positive for the Coronavirus and received treatment at hospitals have also left.
Coronavirus recovered patients rise to 2, 816
With five Coronavirus patients recovered on Monday (Aug 25), the total number of Coronavirus patients recovered and discharged has risen to 2,816.
Malaysia to launch competition for drones and manned maritime patrol aircraft
Malaysia is moving ahead with its plans to acquire much-needed manned and unmanned aircraft to enhance maritime security, with the Southeast Asian country announcing that it will be issuing separate tenders for each type.
Four Sri Lankan Airlines flights to bring 275 Lankan expats today
Sri Lankan Airlines Flights UL 102 from Male, Maldives carrying 60 expats, UL 190 from Dhaka, Bangladesh carrying 18 expats, UL 1425 from Hong Kong, China carrying 40 expats and UL 230 from Kuwait carrying 157 expats are scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (26), Airport Duty Manager said.
Four new members appointed for PTF on Archaeological Heritage Management in East
Four new members have been appointed to the 12- member Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province in an extraordinary gazette notification issued, yesterday (Aug 24).
Sri Lankan Airlines Technicians donate PPEs
Supporting Defence Ministry’s initiative to mitigate spread of Coronavirus, Sri Lankan Airlines Aircraft Technicians Association (SAATA) has donated a consignment of personal-protective-equipment (PPEs) to Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry, today (25).
Police arrest underworld criminal ‘Podi Lassi’s mother
The Police have arrested the mother of the organised criminal Arumahandi Janith Madusanka alias ‘Podi Lassie’ for managing finances earned through smuggling drugs.
STF called to beef up security in prisons from today - Defence Secretary
The Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Police Special Task Force (STF) had deployed in outer perimeters of the Welikada Prison and Colombo Remand Prison to strengthen security from tomorrow (Aug 24).
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,567 million
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,567 million due to flow of corporate and individual donations along with direct deposits.
CCD arrests four wanted underworld criminals at BIA
The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested four notorious criminals at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo, today (August 23).
Sri Lanka's Coronavirus death toll rises to 12
Coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka have risen to 12 with the death of a female, today. (Aug 23).
STF raids 30 perch cannabis plantation in Hambantota
The Police elite force - Special Task Force - has raided 30 perches illegal cannabis plantation in Hambantota, yesterday (Aug 21).
Early lockdown, fast tracking of Covid-19 suspects and financial intervention in key areas, are the most significant highlights of their success story.
As the subcontinent struggles to flatten the coronavirus curve, with India alone recording 2.7 million cases and taking the third spot in the world, Sri Lanka offers a glimmer of hope in curbing the daily infection rate.
Outgoing Pakistani Defence Attaché bids farewell
The Defence Attaché to the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Col. Sajjad Ali made his courtesy farewell call on Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry, today (Aug 21).