The Covid variant spreading in India (B.1.617) has been found from an infected person at a Quarantine center in Colombo according to Dr. Chandima Jeewandara.

Protection of trees for the future generation by the headquarters of i panel

The President of the Public Health Inspectors' Association Upul Rohana states that steps should be taken to control the rapidly spreading coronavirus situation in the country by imposing a LOCKDOWN for at least three or four days.

Speaking to the Hiru news team he stated that the suggestion in this regard has already been submitted and it is expected to be discussed with the President at a special meeting to be held this afternoon.

Mrs. World Caroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra were arrested by the Police over the incident at the Mrs Sri Lanka World pageant

Accordingly, they will be produced before the Aluthkade Court (Hulftsdorp).

Outgoing Mrs World Caroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra have been arrested by the Cinnamon Gardens Police ,a short while ago over the altercation that took place on 04 April during the Mrs Sri Lanka World 2020 finale.

Reportedly, crowned winner Pushpika de Silva lodged a complaint with the Cinnamon Gardens Police regarding the relevant incident that took place.

The programme of collecting freshly harvested rice for the 'Hiru Sath-Paththini Seth Shanthiya' is in operation for the second day today (01).

In an effort to enhance the prosperity of the country the 'Hiru Sath-Paththini Seth Shanthiya' commenced with people contributing a pot full of rice from the new harvest near 'Ruwanweli Maha Seya', Anuradhapura, 'Kiriwehera', Kataragama and Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara.

The driver of a safari jeep that chased an elephant named Sando who lives in the Yala National Park has been arrested.

The driver had been identified in a video shared on social media recently.

The programme of collecting freshly harvested rice for the 'Hiru Sath-Paththini Seth Shanthiya' commenced today with the Kap Situweema ceremony held at the auspicious time of 10:36 a.m.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of Asia Broadcasting Corporation Chairman Rayynor Silva at the White Lotus premises in Bolgoda.

Latest footage shows an unidentified man spending the night at an electronics showroom while snacking and relaxing. 

 

This video is the second such video of this incident that’s making the rounds on social media. 

Sri Lanka legends beat South Africa by 8 wickets in the semifinal played today and will meet India in the finals on Sunday.

Sri Lanka Legends skipper Tillakratne Dilshan won the toss and elected to bowl first against the South Africa Legends at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar-led India legends defeated West Indies Legends in the first semifinal on Wednesday.

Colombo High Court has ordered to remand Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake and 7 others until March 23 over the Central Bank Bond Case.

The Attorney General filed indictments against the accused in the Central Bank bond case before the Special High Court today.

On Attorney General's advice former Governor of the Western Province Asath Salley has been arrested by the CID over a Speech made by him on 10.03.2021

 

The Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera had previously stated that the CID has been informed to arrest the leader of the National Unity Front Azath Salley who made a controversial statement regarding the Muslim law.

 

Several parties lodged complaints against his statement with the CID and the Police Headquarters.

A copy of the PCoI report on Easter Sunday attacks, handed over to His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith by the Presidential Secretariat.

 

The report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Easter Sunday attack was also presented today to the Chief Prelates of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters.

 

Former Senior DIG Anura Senanayake has passed away a short while ago.