Anu Dissanayaka

The G. C. E. Ordinary Level Examination will not be held on the dates scheduled previously, the Minister of Education Prof. G. L. Peiris said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3qfNE8m https://ift.tt/3qf8lRK

The protesting inmates at the Mahara Prison have broken into the medical section of the facility amidst the riot, says the Department of Prisons. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3lq7ha6 https://ift.tt/33uu3aC

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for several proposals for the upliftment of sports schools and sports scholarships in the country. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/39ugmwd https://ift.tt/2Vo4cwJ

Another inmate, who was hospitalized following the unrest at Mahara Prison on Sunday (29), has succumbed to injuries. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/37oaUZ5 https://ift.tt/2JqbAF3

Sri Lanka s Covid-19 figures soared on Monday (29), as 503 persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2JoZYCr https://ift.tt/2KWzZ5Z

Another host of Sri Lankans stranded in the Middle East and Europe has been repatriated today (December 01). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ms6SoL https://ift.tt/3oboAxw

The Department of Meteorology says the Depression over the south-east Bay of Bengal, which laid centred 590 km east and southeast to Trincomalee at 11.30 pm yesterday (30), is very likely to intensify into a deep depression during next six hours and likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm during the subsequent 12 hours. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Jtt7Mz https://ift.tt/2BieI06

A total of 109 injured persons have been hospitalized for treatment so far following the unrest at the Mahara Prison says the Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3mp7r2F https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Dharmasiri Perera, the main suspect in the assassination of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council Member Ranjan de Silva has been arrested by the Interpol in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36nnYyt https://ift.tt/2VhRUpH

Sri Lanka s death toll from the novel coronavirus has risen to 118 as two more fell victim to the virus, the Department of Government Information confirmed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3qe03JV https://ift.tt/3fYMzNy

Department of Government Information says that another 318 individuals have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the country. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3lmGrQ4 https://ift.tt/37iqeXm

The weekly meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers was conducted through video technology today (November 30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2JbSOld https://ift.tt/3lgHt04

Minister of Justice Ali Sabry has appointed a five-member committee to investigate the incident at the Mahara Prison on Sunday and to submit a report with recommendations. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3qgGfp9 https://ift.tt/39wKaIz

A group of female inmates at the Negombo Prison has launched a protest on top of the prison roof, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3mmeSb7 https://ift.tt/33uldd2

The Department of Government Information says that another 178 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/37iOwjL https://ift.tt/2VjrpA8

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct full and immediate investigation into the unrest at the Mahara Prison, stated Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ljCLyx https://ift.tt/39qCqYu

Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle has taken oaths as the State Minister for Primary Health Services, Infectious Diseases, and COVID-19 prevention. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36kr9a9 https://ift.tt/33rNfpm

Twenty-six inmates admitted to the Ragama Hospital following the unrest at the Mahara Prison have tested positive for COVID-19. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/37k9BKD https://ift.tt/39sfTuD

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), C.D. Wickramaratne to probe into the tense situation which had escalated at the Mahara Prison yesterday (29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3qh9icu https://ift.tt/39zPlHA

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says it has introduced several telephone numbers to make appointments before obtaining the services provided by the Narahenpita and Werahera offices of the department, owing to the current situation of the country. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3fOTaKg https://ift.tt/3mqgAIn

The tally of COVID-19 related recoveries reported in Sri Lanka went up again as 558 patients were discharged from medical care upon returning to health. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3fLZ132 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

A total of 71 injured persons have been admitted to the Ragama Hospital for treatment so far due to the unrest at the Mahara Prison, the Hospital Director confirmed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3mmEbd0 https://ift.tt/33vSMvd

The Department of Meteorology says that the low-pressure area in the south-east Bay of Bengal has concentrated into a depression lay centered around 750 km southeast of Trincomalee. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/39rXOg7 https://ift.tt/37jQlNl

In an apparent last-minute addition to his two-day itinerary in Colombo, India s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met senior Sri Lankan Tamil leader R. Sampanthan on Sunday, before wrapping up his visit for a trilateral discussion on maritime cooperation and security. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/33tRSzp https://ift.tt/3mkILIE

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa called for an independent and impartial inquiry into the Mahara Prison unrest. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/33qBxeY https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Two prison officials held hostage by Mahara Prison inmates have been rescued, Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/37eusz6 https://ift.tt/3lgJLMx

The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and three others over the Divi Neguma case. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/33szMxI https://ift.tt/2VgyOAb

Rapid Antigen Test Kits used for diagnosing COVID-19 have been distributed to all major hospitals in the country, says Deputy Director-General of Health Services on Laboratory Services, Specialist Dr. RMS Ratnayake. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3lk6YNW https://ift.tt/37h797T

The low-pressure area in the south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 24 hours and likely to intensify further, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2KJyCr2 https://ift.tt/36hW9aS

Ragama Hospital has received 06 bodies following the tense situation reported at the Mahara Prison last evening (29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2VeAkma https://ift.tt/3o7DDbw

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dinesh Gunawardena says Sri Lanka s security is not just not limited to physical security and consequent regional stability, but also encompasses non-traditional security challenges including threats to the marine environment. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3mnW2Aq https://ift.tt/2BieI06

A total of 24 inmates of Mahara Prison have been admitted to the Ragama Hospital for treatment, following the unrest reported within the prison this evening (29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3fUwR64 https://ift.tt/39qd6lF

Sri Lanka s Covid-19 death toll climbed to 116 as seven new fatalities were confirmed today (29), the Director-General of Health Services said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36j7YO3 https://ift.tt/37gmkhz

Sri Lanka s Covid-19 figures saw another surge today (29), as 173 more persons were tested positive for the virus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Jnqjk4 https://ift.tt/3oarToH

Prisons Department says total Covid-19 infections detected from prisons across the country have reached 1,091. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3fUg96Q https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Two 19-year-olds have gone missing while sea bathing at the Urani Beach in Palali, the Police Media Spokesperson said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Jq9a9z https://ift.tt/3lkxSFB

A tense situation has arisen among inmates at the Mahara Prison, says Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Vgbhze https://ift.tt/3qcRcbu

With another uptick in Covid-19 figures observed this evening (29), total infections confirmed in Sri Lanka surpassed 23,000 cases. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3o1dieU https://ift.tt/3lje5pR

Trading activities at several areas in Pettah will not be allowed despite the lift of isolation orders tomorrow (November 29), stated the Police Media Spokesperson. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Jj9erv https://ift.tt/3mppvdi

The Ministry of Health says 346 more individuals, who were previously diagnosed with Covid-19, have made complete recoveries. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2KP6aEm https://ift.tt/2HO7wy1

The tipper truck operator who ran over a police officer during a raid against illegal sand mining in n Kobaigane, Nikaweratiya has been arrested by the police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/37lfSWm https://ift.tt/3me6t9s

All schools in the Dambulla Education Zone will be closed for a period of one week from tomorrow (November 30), Mayor of the Dambulla Jaliya Opatha said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36hWOcn https://ift.tt/2VetbT4

Britain on Saturday appointed a vaccine minister as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the virus, potentially starting within days. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3nXWG82 https://ift.tt/37dbYiq

Dengue Prevention Assistants have been deployed to ensure continuous operation of COVID-19 prevention measures in the Beruwala and Kalutara Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Divisions. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Veh9ZU https://ift.tt/3miL0Mt

The National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat last evening (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/37ikRqX https://ift.tt/3lfqqvf

A person operating a tipper truck had fled after running over a policeman during a raid against illegal sand mining in Kobaigane, Nikaweratiya. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/39m4Nao https://ift.tt/36fssan

The low-pressure area in the South-East Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a Depression during the next 36 hours and likely to intensify further, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3mhJ2Mp https://ift.tt/3nXHjwm

The isolation ordered on several areas in the Colombo and Gampaha Districts will be lifted tomorrow (November 30), said Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2JsKnli https://ift.tt/3q9wXv4

A woman who had been subjected to quarantine at a quarantine center claims that her miscarriage was caused by the negligence of officials who escorted her to quarantine centers. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/39uoahH https://ift.tt/3mliIRy

Sri Lanka has reported two more coronavirus-related deaths, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3lgtl78 https://ift.tt/2HMzwC9