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PM sworn into late Minister Thondaman s ministry

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa took oath as the new Minister of Social Empowerment and Estate Infrastructure Development a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2XiufqK https://ift.tt/3gCK830

Temporary residents in Colombo and suburbs to register with police

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Temporary residents in Colombo and suburbs are requested to register at the nearest Police Station, states Senior DIG for Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ZWGfjl https://ift.tt/3gGAWux

SC continues hearing of petitions challenging election date for Day 10

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The Supreme Court has commenced further hearing of the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the date set by the Elections Commission for the General Election, for the 9th day a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gJ2Kya https://ift.tt/2TUrqKE

Man shot dead over family issue

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An individual has been shot dead in Thenagallanda, Marawa, Monaragala, yesterday (31), stated the Police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3clWtVY https://ift.tt/36OrpNn

Sri Lanka confirms 11th COVID-19 death

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Sri Lanka has reported the 11th death from the COVID-19 infection, the Ministry of Health confirmed a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2MjBmJc https://ift.tt/2XkVpxt

Showers expected in several provinces

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South-west monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country, stated the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2BfCX0l https://ift.tt/3gQgp6W

No data breach occurred in recent cyber attacks - CERT

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Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team - Coordination Center (CERT|CC) confirmed that a couple of websites in Sri Lanka had been defaced by a group of activists. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cjShpu https://ift.tt/2Mc4odO

Mechanism needed to set up laboratory services at airports

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A mechanism to test those who enter the country through the airport for COVID-19 infection should be introduced expeditiously, states the Sri Lanka Association of Government Medical Laboratory Technologists. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2zOeHlD https://ift.tt/3cjq2HI

No legal action can be taken against Samagi Jana Balawegaya members - Sajith

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No legal action can be taken against any member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, says former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2AqX8Ig https://ift.tt/2AteaFC

Man gunned down in Maligawatta housing complex

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A person has been injured and hospitalized following a shooting at the Laksetha Sevana housing complex in Maligawatta. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2XK1qTb https://ift.tt/3djgGgr

Suspect arrested over gunfire attack on restaurant in Soysapura

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A suspect has been arrested over the recent attack on the restaurant in Soysapura, Moratuwa, stated the Police Media Spokesperson. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Mgq4Wk https://ift.tt/36PlXd5

South-west monsoon to establish over the island

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The South-west monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3chpIsX https://ift.tt/3euFFgM

COVID-19- Seven returnees from Qatar add to yesterday s count

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With 07 more individuals testing positive for COVID-19 last night (30), Sri Lanka has reported a total of 62 coronavirus infections within yesterday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2TRmEgD https://ift.tt/3gBleAN

Covid-19 recoveries from Navy rise to 381

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Fifteen more naval personnel who had contracted the COVID-19 have recovered completely from the disease, says Sri Lanka Navy. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Xg4eII https://ift.tt/2XeyfZh

Covid-19 recoveries from Navy rise to 381

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Fifteen more naval personnel who had contracted the COVID-19 have recovered completely from the disease, says Sri Lanka Navy. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2XFPxxy https://ift.tt/2XGg65W

Satyagraha demanding release of Rajitha staged in Colombo

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A Satyagraha campaign has been staged at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding that former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne be released. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ZS0Vcq https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Funeral of late Minister Thondaman tomorrow

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The final rites of late CWC Leader and Minister Arumugam Thondaman are expected to be carried out with State honours tomorrow (31), at the Norwood Ground in Hatton. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cggsp1 https://ift.tt/2zBafH7

28-year-old injured in shooting incident at Mirissa

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A youth has been gunned down in Mirissa area of Weligama Police Division at around 7.30 am today (30), by two persons who arrived on a motorcycle. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2zMImeW https://ift.tt/3gyGAPb

Two govt websites come under cyber attack

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The websites of two government entities have suffered a cyber attack this morning (30), says the Cyber Security Centre of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dhukAI https://ift.tt/2zLNmAx

STF plays major role in countering extremism, combating organised crimes - Defence Secretary

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Defence Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne has said the Special Task Force (STF) has a major role to play in countering extremism and organised crimes, including drug mafia. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2XLtJjZ https://ift.tt/2Ao7qc6

18-hour water cut for several areas in Colombo

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An 18-hour water cut will be imposed in parts of Colombo today (30), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2XOVhFw https://ift.tt/36G3P5x

All meat shops, liquor stores and casinos closed for Poson

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In the view of Poson Full Moon Poya day, slaughter and sale of meat have been banned island-wide on the 5th and 6th of June. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3chK3OX https://ift.tt/2zMnIMb

Naval, fishing communities cautioned of rough seas during thundershowers

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South-west monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country. Showers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western and southern provinces. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36MGoYm https://ift.tt/3gxburr

UNP Working Committee decides to suspend membership of 99

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The Working Committee of the United National Party (UNP) has unanimously decided to confirm the suspension of 99 party members who had handed over nominations from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3djSeM4 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Rare black panther found caught in trap dies during treatment

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The rare black panther, found wounded in Nallathanniya, has died this morning (29) while being treated at the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawa National Park. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36MalaP https://ift.tt/3caWqwc

ITUKAMA Fund grants Rs. 100 Mn to Health Ministry for PCR tests

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ITUKAMA Healthcare and Social Security Fund has granted Rs. 100 million to the Ministry of Health for carrying out Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, the Director General of Health Services said today (29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cgiYeO https://ift.tt/3c89UIY

Count of naval personnel recovered from coronavirus rises to 361

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Four more Sri Lanka Navy personnel who had contracted the novel coronavirus have completely recovered from the illness, Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Xceq4T https://ift.tt/3ceLiyn

SC begins hearing of petitions against General Election date for day 9

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The Supreme Court has commenced further hearing of the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the date set by the Elections Commission for the General Election, for the 9th day a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cg9G2q https://ift.tt/2XduXWw

UNP Samagi Jana Balawegaya to convene working committees independently

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The Working Committees of the United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya are scheduled to be convened independently today (29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ZLWqjv https://ift.tt/3gB4Z6E

Coronavirus- 35 imported cases among yesterday s count

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The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry says a total of 61 coronavirus-positive patients were identified within Thursday (28) as the cases tally went up to 1,530. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cfdMYJ https://ift.tt/3gvYa6t

277 Sri Lankans in Belarus brought back to the island

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A group of Sri Lankans in Belarus has been repatriated on Thursday (28) in a special flight chartered by the national carrier. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2XHFurM https://ift.tt/2ZLUis1

Showery condition in southwestern areas expected to continue

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South-west monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country. Prevailing showery condition in the southwestern part of the island is expected to continue further, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3de2ntA https://ift.tt/2ZOnU8m

Island-wide curfew on May 31, June 4 5

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The President s Media Division announced that island-wide curfew will be imposed on May 31 as well as on June 04 and June 05. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2TIWYmE https://ift.tt/2BieI06

351 navy men recovered from Covid-19 so far

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Seven more Sri Lanka Navy personnel who had contracted the novel coronavirus have completely recovered from the illness, Sri Lanka Navy said in a statement. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2M2ujEP https://ift.tt/2BieI06

SC continues hearing of petitions challenging election date for Day 8

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The Supreme Court has commenced further hearing of the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the date set by the Elections Commission for the General Election, for the 7th day a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cbgbDA https://ift.tt/3cg0N9m

CWC proposes allowing Arumugam Thondaman s son to contest election

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The Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) has requested Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to provide nominations for late Minister Arumugam Thondaman s son, Jeewan Thondaman, to contest in the forthcoming General Election from Nuwara Eliya District. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2TFUd5t https://ift.tt/2M78sfu

66,519 arrested, 18,733 vehicles seized over curfew violations

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A total of 178 individuals have been arrested for violating curfew orders during the 6 hour period ending at 4.00 am today (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2M2Vwab https://ift.tt/2BieI06

South-west monsoon gradually establishing; Rainfall above 150mm in 3 provinces

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South-west monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the country, the Department of Meteorology has said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3c6noox https://ift.tt/2BieI06

97 overseas returnees among 150 coronavirus cases confirmed yesterday

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Sri Lanka has witnessed the highest daily surge of COVID-19 infections on Wednesday (27), with a record total of 150 fresh cases. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2zu1KO1 https://ift.tt/2Ad7P15

COVID-19 cases tally jumps to 1,469 with 16 new patients

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Sixteen more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 as at 11.55 pm on Wednesday (27), increasing Sri Lanka s infections tally to 1,469. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3c3XvWs https://ift.tt/36A40iC

COVID-19- Recovered Navy personnel count reaches 344

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Twelve more COVID-19 patients from the Sri Lanka Navy has completely recovered from the virus infection, stated the Sri Lanka Navy Spokesman. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ekIdy6 https://ift.tt/2X2yCGl

SL mission in Abu Dhabi to resume services from tomorrow

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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) says that it will resume services from tomorrow (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2X354sf https://ift.tt/3d5pUNj

Rajitha s bail application transferred to another court

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Colombo Chief Magistrate s Court has decided to transfer former Minister Rajith Senaratne s bail application to another court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dij1IF https://ift.tt/2BieI06

SC begins hearing of petitions challenging elections date for day 7

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The Supreme Court has commenced further hearing of the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the date set by the Elections Commission for the General Election, for the 7th day a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2XyPu6D https://ift.tt/36xZyAP

More than 66,000 arrested so far for violating curfew orders

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A total of 66,341 persons have been arrested for violating the curfew while 18,695 vehicles were seized since March 20. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2X4Yx08 https://ift.tt/3gpeTbF

Sri Lanka records highest daily count so far with 137 coronavirus cases

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Sri Lanka confirmed a total of 137 new COVID-19 patients on Tuesday (26), recording the highest daily surge in virus cases the country has witnessed to date. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2X4TY6b https://ift.tt/2X4YuS0

Advisory for heavy rain in four districts; Showers above 200mm expected

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Prevailing showery condition in the South-western part of the country (particularly in Southern, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces) is expected to continue further, the Department of Meteorology said issuing a red warning for heavy rain. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2B05eb7 https://ift.tt/3gtlLEI

268 Sri Lankans in Qatar return to the island

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A flight chartered by SriLankan Airlines has repatriated a group of Sri Lankans who were stranded in Qatar due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2XqzKm0 https://ift.tt/2X5Jbse

COVID-19 cases count hits 1,319 as two more test positive

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Two more persons have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Sri Lanka s infections tally to 1,319 as of 11.30 pm on Tuesday (26). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2TJatm7 https://ift.tt/3dhxLqQ

Shehan Madushanka suspended from all formats following drug charges

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has suspended medium-pacer Shehan Madushanka from all formats of cricket following his arrest while in possession of drugs. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3d4X3bE https://ift.tt/3c4AGC7