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22 more foreign arrivals test coronavirus positive

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Twenty-two more foreign arrivals are confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, confirmed the Department of Government Information. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jwd7pH https://ift.tt/2YThFi3

Program providing 100,000 jobs commences tomorrow

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The program of providing 100,000 employment opportunities aimed at eradicating poverty is scheduled commence tomorrow (September 02). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34UXioz https://ift.tt/34NjYap

Will not reverse decision to restrict turmeric import - President

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasizes that appropriate measures will be taken to reduce the cost of living, by implementing the decisions already taken while adhering to a consistent policy without moving backwards. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jy4f2S https://ift.tt/32KWEau

Showers over 100 mm likely in some places

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Showers or thundershowers will occur over most places of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2EAr4EA https://ift.tt/3jywONS

444 inmates granted special Presidential pardon

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A total of 444 inmates from 29 prisons countrywide have been released on a special Presidential pardon, says the Department of Prisons. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34Retr2 https://ift.tt/3lC7yIk

31 returnees from Qatar add to COVID-19 case count

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Thirty-one more foreign arrivals have tested positive for the COVID-19 infection jumping the total count of coronavirus cases recorded in the country to 3,049. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32ExsTb https://ift.tt/34Ov7aQ

Water supply may have to be limited due to weather – NWSDB

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) stated that the water supply may have to be limited in the coming days. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2EHhDTI https://ift.tt/2YTu6L0

Official website of Sri Dalada Maligawa hacked

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The official website of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy has been hacked, according to the officials of the Maligawa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ENQXjO https://ift.tt/2QDzahN

More new COVID-19 cases push tally to 3,018

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Three new cases of COVID-19 have been detected this evening (31) increasing the total number of positive cases in the country to 3,018. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/31JhfwL https://ift.tt/3bge034

Former Mt. Lavinia OIC interdicted over links with underworld

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Former Officer-In-Charge (crimes) of the Mount Lavinia Police Inspector of Police (IP) T. R. Hettiarachchi has been interdicted. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34Jt8EO https://ift.tt/2Ddi1bK

Former India President Pranab Mukherjee passes away 84

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Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee passed away on Monday, confirmed his son Abhijit. He was 84. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32zsruQ https://ift.tt/3bbt6qp

US Defence Secretary s phone call with President Rajapaksa

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Sri Lanka and the United States have expressed commitment to expanding bilateral defense relations and to advancing shared interests. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2GdeR9c https://ift.tt/3lxoJL9

Uva and North-Western Province governors swapped

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Governor of the North-Western Province A. J. M. Muzammil has taken oath as the new governor of the Uva Province. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3bbdlzL https://ift.tt/2BieI06

More foreign arrivals push COVID-19 case count to 3,015

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More foreign arrivals have added to the total count of coronavirus cases reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gK0lC8 https://ift.tt/32MlAP8

Negombo SP Sampayo and 3 prison officers granted bail

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Former Superintendent of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo and three other prison officers have been granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate s Court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34Niw7H https://ift.tt/3ju5P5T

Sri Lanka s Covid-19 recoveries climb to 2,868

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Eight more Covid-19 patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospital raising the total number of recoveries in the country to 2,868. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34RQDvl https://ift.tt/2YL94Os

113 cases filed against malpracticing turmeric traders

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken measures to increase the number of raids carried out island-wide regarding turmeric trade. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gJxG0e https://ift.tt/2YOBfMi

Close associate of Kanjipani Imran arrested

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Sri Lanka Police says that around 400 individuals were arrested during special police operations carried out within the Western Province between 6.00 a.m. yesterday and 5.00 a.m. today (31). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gEFWOV https://ift.tt/3hKzLKy

Hurubuhutiya arrested with heroin hidden in face mask

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An individual has been arrested at the Galahitiyawa area in Ganemulla while hiding heroin in his face mask. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3b9HYFT https://ift.tt/3juUX7O

Eight associates and brother of Kimbula Ela Guna arrested

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Nine associates of the large-scale drug racketeer Kimbula Ela Guna have been arrested yesterday (30), stated the Police Media Division. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/31EFNXE https://ift.tt/3joZSqM

Fourteenth suspect named in case against drug trafficking PNB officers

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The thirteen officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) who were arrested for their alleged links with drug dealers have been further remanded. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2YLjPQH https://ift.tt/3lxJTIS

Ranil arrives at Police Unit PCoI on Easter attacks

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Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has arrived at the Police Unit of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2G3jbHR https://ift.tt/3lCgVrE

Fire at Karadiyana garbage dump extinguished

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The sudden fire that erupted at the Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala has been extinguished, confirmed the Moratuwa Fire Service Department. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34LUjyC https://ift.tt/2Dev9NZ

Three Nigerians and 2 locals arrested over visa violations

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Five individuals including three foreign nationals have been arrested in Mount Lavinia over violation of visa regulations. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3hPbhjC https://ift.tt/34O4L8Q

Proposed draft 20th amendment before Cabinet this week

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The proposed draft of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution is scheduled to be tabled before the Cabinet of Ministers this week, according to political sources. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2G7sGFX https://ift.tt/31FqApb

Youth murdered over family dispute in Medawachchiya

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A person has been stabbed to death with a sharp object over a family dispute in Medawachchiya. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32E9mIf https://ift.tt/32CtDxP

Showery condition likely to enhance from today

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The Department of Meteorology says the showery condition is likely to enhance to some extent over the island during next few days from today (31 August). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3b9si5r https://ift.tt/2QFFy8g

Two more Covid-19 cases brings total to 3,012

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Two more cases of novel coronavirus have been identified increasing the tally of confirmed cases reported in the country to 3,012. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/31JS0KN https://ift.tt/3gIDuqP

Can develop country even while in opposition - Sajith

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Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa says that one can work to develop the country even while in opposition. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3hLhQn5 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Ten more foreign arrivals test positive for COVID-19

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Ten more foreign arrivals have moved the total tally of COVID-19 cases detected in Sri Lanka to 3,010, according to the Department of Government information. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/31Eaoof https://ift.tt/2EDXOg0

Sri Lanka s COVID-19 case tally reaches 3,000 mark

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Sri Lanka reached the 3,000th mark in the tally of total coronavirus-positive cases reported in the country. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32DrIZN https://ift.tt/2QBlaoK

Private university student arrested over drug dealing

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Hanwella Police yesterday (29) arrested a student of private university for being involved in a heroin racket. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3hK7HXL https://ift.tt/2DdceDd

30-year-old killed in clash at Kotikawatta food hut

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A man has been killed in a clash that occurred at a temporary food hut in the Kotikawatta area, Ada Derana reporter. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32Gxc5R https://ift.tt/2YKJJV2

Nalaka Godahewa on a new constitution

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It is expected to introduce a new constitution that gives equal rights to all citizens of the country, stated State Minister Nalaka Godahewa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3b9LmAi https://ift.tt/2EN0Pug

DEW Gunasekara steps down as General Secretary of Communist Party of Sri Lanka

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Former parliamentarian D. E. W. Gunasekara has stepped down as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gFhoFB https://ift.tt/2QBTFeP

More Sri Lankans return to island

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More Sri Lankans who were stranded in foreign countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been repatriated to the island. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3lwIHWs https://ift.tt/3jwCZSB

COVID-19 case count in Sri Lanka nears 3,000

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Three new positive cases of COVID-19 have been detected today (30) increasing the total number of positive cases in the country to 2,998. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Dc1uVD https://ift.tt/2BieI06

India sets world s highest single-day rise with 78,761 new coronavirus cases

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India on Sunday set a new virus record when it reported 78,761 new infections in 24 hours, according to health ministry figures, passing the United States for the world s highest single-day rise. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3bltNh7 https://ift.tt/3bltSRX

Recoveries from COVID-19 reach 2,860

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Eleven more individuals infected with COVID-19 made complete recoveries today (30), says the Ministry of Health. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3b6WaPV https://ift.tt/3ltLfEB

Attempt to smuggle in 1,400 kg turmeric from India intercepted

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Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted an attempt to smuggle in turmeric into the country from India, stated Police Media Division. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3b9kWP9 https://ift.tt/3jkcobg

Husband and wife arrested while dealing heroin in Dehiwala

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A married couple has been arrested by the Police yesterday (29) at Station Road, Dehiwala while distributing heroin. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3gGnFAZ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Gradual increase in HIV infections among Sri Lankan youth

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The National STD'AIDS Control Programme says that there is a risk of a gradual increase in the number of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infections among Sri Lankan youth. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3lvX8Kh https://ift.tt/3lw0vAV

28 youths arrested with Kerala Cannabis at Facebook party

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A group of 28 youths have been arrested during a party held in the Akmeemana area, stated the Police Media Division. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3jsmyXn https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Unusual earth tremble shakes up residents of Kandy

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An unusual earth tremble has been reported from several areas in the Kandy District last night (August 29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ERjiFK https://ift.tt/3gGCkMv

Showery condition to enhance from tomorrow

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The showery condition is likely to enhance to some extent over the island during next few days from tomorrow (31 August), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2YLr8rP https://ift.tt/32S0crN

BC forms for revision of Electoral Register to be distributed from Sep.

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The Election Secretariat says that distributing the enumeration forms (BC forms) pertaining to the revision of the Electoral Register for the year 2021 will commence from the 01st of September. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2YN0SNM https://ift.tt/3jo4H3K

Justice Minister pledges to bring end to child marriages

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Minister of Justice, President s Counsel Ali Sabry has pledged to bring an end to the issue of child marriages. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2YNk6Tl https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Navy apprehends 02 suspects smuggling out gold

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Sri Lanka, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard, has managed to apprehend 02 suspects smuggling out nearly 5.5kg of gold. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3hJ77tl https://ift.tt/2YIYGa8

Committee appointed to probe clearing of Anawilundawa Sanctuary

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Minister of Wildlife and Forest Conservation C.B. Rathnayake a committee has been appointed to probe the clearing of the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary in Mundalama, Puttalam. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/31CzaoE https://ift.tt/3hFGqFL

President orders completion of Neluwa-Lankagama road within 90 days

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has insisted that the construction of the Neluwa-Lankagama road should not cause environmental damages. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34L493U https://ift.tt/31ESBxi