News Updates
Police raided an illicit ethanol distillery in Kalutara
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has raided an illicit ethanol distillery at Mahaheenitigala in Kalutara South, yesterday (July 29), on a tip-off received and 4,000 litres of ethanol have been taken into custody, said Police Media Division.
Green light for repatriation of Sri Lankan nationals from overseas
Resuming repatriation for Sri Lankan nationals awaiting their return from overseas, the process will begin for two batches consisting of 275 expats each initially from Dubai on July 31 and the second batch from Abu Dhabi on August 1, Additional Secretary to the President for Foreign Relations Admiral (Retd) Prof. Jayanath Colombage, said today (29).
Excise Department Sergeant and Prison guard arrested for narcotic offences
The Police have arrested a Sergeant attached to the Excise Department for transporting ethanol of a private company in Pamunugama yesterday (July 28).
165 persons leave from SLAF run-quarantine centre in Vanni
A total of 165 persons, who had completed quarantine at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) facility in Vanni, have left for their homes, today morning (July 29).
Police set up hotlines, fax and emails to get information from public
Sri Lanka Police have set up two new hotlines, “1997” and “1917” with two email addresses and a fax number for the general public to provide information from today (28).
‘Harmony Centre’ in Jaffna declared open
Civil-military relations in Jaffna reached new heights with the inauguration of a ‘Harmony Centre’ at Siththankerny in Jaffna on July 25.
Prison Sergeant arrested for abetting drug rackets
The Police have arrested a Sergeant attached to the Colombo Remand Prison for abetting drug racketeers during a raid conducted in Peliyagoda on Monday (July 27).
Five suspects arrested for swindling money
The Kirulapone Police have arrested five suspects for swindling money from bank accounts of migrant workers, yesterday (July 26)
Police nab 2,057 suspects in island-wide raids
The Police have arrested a total of 2, 057 suspects during island-wide operations conducted by different Police stations.
Coastal inundation possible – Met. Dept
The Meteorology Department issuing a weather advisory report at early morning, today (26) has warned people living in coastal areas about likely coastal inundation along the coast extending from Puttalam to Potuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota due to the strong winds and waves.
STF recovers haul of arms, ammunitions and explosives from Ruwanwella
The Police Special Task Force (STF) during a raid conducted on a tip-off received, has arrested a suspect along with a hoard of arms, ammunition and explosives at Imbulana, Ruwanwella, yesterday (July 25).
COVID – 19 Fund allocates Rs.36 million to conduct PCR tests
The COVID-19 Health and Social Security Fund has allocated Rs. 36,605,812.00 to the Health Ministry to carry out essential PCR tests.
President seeks avenues to amend Antiquities Ordinance
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a bid to preserve the antiquities and historical national heritage sites in the country, seeks avenues to amend the Antiquities Ordinance, said President Media Division.
SLN assists distressed Kenyan flagged vessel in high seas
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Ship Sindurala en route to a distressed Kenyan flagged vessel, which had signaled the distress, following an overall power failure off 170 nautical miles (306 km) from land, was towed for its repairs, SLN Spokesman Capt. Indika De Silva said, today (24).
2,094 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
With 17 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals, a total Coronavirus positives rose to 2094 today, according to the situation report issued by the Epidemiology Unit (EU) of the Health Ministry.
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1,511 million
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has now surpassed Rs. 1,511 million due to flow of corporate and individual donations along with direct deposits.
Eight persons including Excise officer arrested with ‘Ice’
The Police have arrested eight persons including an officer attached to the Excise Department and four female suspects with 200g of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) in possession on Wednesday (July 22) in Puttalam.
Police to seek Interpol support to bring wanted underworld criminals
The Police Department will seek support from Interpol to bring 13 notorious underworld criminals, taking refuge in foreign countries and evading arrest, back to Sri Lanka, soon.
Relief measures for SL workers in Italy
Foreign Ministry has taken steps to provide relief measures for over 20,000 Sri Lankan workers in Italy while enabling them to afford and apply for visas to work in Italy with valid SL passports through the amnesty granted by Italian authorities under the ‘SANATORIA 2020’ program from June 1 to August 15, 2020.
Met Dept issues weather warnings to fishermen
The Meteorology Department requests naval and fishing communities and residents of coastal areas, from Puttalam to Potuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota to be vigilant, since rough seas and likely increase of wind speed (40 to 50 kmph) could be expected during next 24-hours.
Police nabs 1,630 suspects in island-wide raids
Police have arrested a total of 1,630 suspects during 24 hour island-wide operations that ended today morning, (21).
Navy's Northern Command embarks into cashew cultivation
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) partnering with Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation launched a cashew cultivation campaign at the Kankasanthuri harbor and planted 100 saplings in its first phase at the Northern Naval Command.
STF uncovers hoard of military uniforms, arms and ammunition at Walasmulla
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a suspect along with a hoard of military uniforms, weapons and live ammunition during a sting operation conducted at Walasmulla on Monday (July 20).
SLN confirms 'no more Coronavirus positives' in Navy cluster
With the last three Coronavirus positive sailors recovered in the Welisara Complex cluster, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) confirmed that the navy coronavirus cluster has been completely controlled.
Latest technology to enhance baggage screening at Katunayake and Ratmalana airports
Baggage screening facilities available at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and at Ratmalana airport are to be upgraded and enhanced with the inclusion of state of the art technology, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) said.