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High dependency on digital technology triggers cyber attacks
The COVID-19 pandemic created an immense humanitarian crisis that severely affected almost all countries in the world. Due to the health security measures taken by the governments, it forced organizations and individuals to adopt new practices such as social distancing and working from home.
High explosives and detonators found near Kotmale Oya
On information received, the Nawalapitiya Police apprehended a cache of explosives near the Kotmale Oya at Nawalapitiya on Tuesday (July 07) evening.
Another PNB officer accused over drug trafficking arrested
Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested another Police Constable (PC) of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), accused over collaborating with drug peddlers, on Tuesday (July 07).
Wanted PNB inspector in alleged drug racket surrenders
Inspector of Police (IP) Weherawatta Kankanamlage Saman Wasantha Kumara attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), wanted for involving in an alleged drug racket surrendered with the Kadawatha Police this morning (July 07).
Navy rescues a whale
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recused a stranded whale shark and guided it into the deep sea which was sited close to Ninthaur beach in Kalmunai yesterday (July 06).
Mission accomplished
Constructing a 238-meter-long and four feet wide strong embankment across a river to retain water for a swathe of thousands of acres to prevent flood within few days, is no easy.
STF arrests suspect with 56.46 kg of cannabis at Mulleriyawa
Police Special Task Force (STF) busted a hoard of cannabis weighing over 56 kilograms, prepared for distribution along with a suspect at Kelani-Nadee lane in Mullariyawa on Monday (July 06).
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1.4 billion
The ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19, Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has surpassed Rs. 1,448 million.
M.A.H.P. Marasinghe, an 84-year-old female teacher, handed over a sum of Rs. 200,000 yesterday (July 06) to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as her contribution to the fund during President’s visit to Puttalam.
MEPA to monitor ship-generated waste facilities from tomorrow
Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) together with Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka coast Guards, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka Customs, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and the Police is to inspect Ship Generated Waste (SGW) reception facilities in the country from tomorrow.
Oxford University expert believes
Coronavirus may have lain dormant across the world and emerged when environmental conditions were right for it to thrive - rather than starting in China, an Oxford University expert believes.
Defence Services College opens after COVID-19 lockdown
The Defence Services College at Malay Street, Colombo, was reopened, today, after a 115-day closure as the government had decided to shut down schools and educational institutions to contain the spread of coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Over 2,000 suspects arrested since July 04
Around 2,120 suspects including 595 warranted persons, who were evading the law, were arrested for possessing drugs, illegal weapons and illicit liquor etc.
A group of Sri Lankans arrive from Jordan
SriLankan Airline flight UL 1710 carrying 230 Sri Lankan expatriates from Jordan, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (July 6), Airport Duty Manager said.
Visionary leadership and effective use of technology helped to control COVID-19 – FM Gunawardena
Visionary political leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the effective use of technology in a whole – of – government approach has enabled Sri Lanka to control the COVID-19 and a wide range of pandemic related issues – said Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena addressing the Virtual Ministerial Conference on ‘Close the Digital Divides: the Digital Response to COVID-19’.
Total of 833 Coronavirus infected sailors recovered
Another four Coronavirus infected sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy have been recovered and sent home, today.
Police arrested and bailed ex-PC member Shivagilingum
Former Northern provincial counsel member M.K. Shivagilingum, who was arrested by the Valvettithurai Police for avoiding court proceedings, has been granted bail by the Point Pedro Magistrate Court, short while ago.
18,553 persons quarantined at Tri-Forces managed centres so far
A total of 18,553 persons have so far left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) today (July 05).
83 Sri Lankan expats arrive from Bahrain
SriLankan Airline flights UL 202 carrying 83 Sri Lankan expatriates, including three infants, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Bahrain today (July 05), Airport Duty Manager Janith Vidanapathirana said.
17,764 persons quarantined at Tri-Forces managed centres so far
A total of 17,764 persons have so far left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) today (July 04).
89 more persons leave quarantine centres
Another group of 89 persons left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres on Friday (July 03).
261 Sri Lankan expatriates arrive from Japan
A total of 261 Sri Lankan expatriates from Japan arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport on Friday (July 03).