Anu Dissanayaka

The Colombo Magistrate s Court has directed the IGP to remove the investigation into the alleged assault on law student Migara Gunaratne and his obstruction of duty at the Peliyagoda Police Station and direct it to another Special Investigation Unit. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3sCUJAk https://ift.tt/3bIBKNO

The Court of Appeal has set March 17 to consider the revision petitions filed by former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekera and former Sub Inspector of CID Sugath Sugath Mendis. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3q1gpEl https://ift.tt/3pZw3Ah

The Archdiocese of Colombo decided to declare a Black Sunday, claiming that they are not satisfied with the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry which investigated the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3b1yUUU https://ift.tt/3uJvCxi

The G. C. E. Ordinary Level Examination for the year 2020 commences today (March 01) and is scheduled to be held until March 10. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3rh3qQB https://ift.tt/3uR4nBg

Myanmar police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday in the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations against a military coup and at least 18 people were killed, the U.N. human rights office said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kAxRhR https://ift.tt/3dVbdiQ

Sri Lanka registered 148 more positive cases of COVID-19 today (February 28) as total novel coronavirus infections reported within the day reached 352. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ssmRGa https://ift.tt/3bQgFkD

Director-General of Health Services today (February 28) confirmed 07 new COVID-related fatalities in Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3bJb4N2 https://ift.tt/3b22lX5

The maximum amount of compensation to be paid to an employee of the private sector and semi-government institutions (corporations and statutory bodies) whose service is terminated as per the requirement of the relevant institution has been increased. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dQUPjy https://ift.tt/2Pk2tJ3

Former Australia all-rounder and reputed commentator Tom Moody has emerged as the new director of Sri Lanka cricket. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3r3wIC1 https://ift.tt/3bKJE9w

Sri Lanka reported 204 new infections of the novel coronavirus today (28), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva confirmed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dV37GX https://ift.tt/2NP9nFN

Results of the G. C. E. Advanced Level Examination for the year 2020 will most probably be released in April, says Minister of Education Prof. G. L. Peiris. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2MBwmDI https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Ministry of Health says that another 574 patients who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered and discharged from the hospital within the last 24 hours. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3q5g17M https://ift.tt/3pVt0ZO

Several areas in the Batticaloa District will be released from their isolation status from tomorrow (March 01), National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Head Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2OcLtUE https://ift.tt/3b3kGDb

Two members of the same family have been reported dead in a motor accident on the Katupotha Road in Wariyapola this morning (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3r1JH7j https://ift.tt/2ZYcSwc

An operation that carries out buying and selling of stolen motorcycles in the Negama area in Galnewa has been raided by the police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kvTQ9B https://ift.tt/2MB77RY

A 9-year-old girl has died after she had been beaten by a cane in an alleged exorcism, Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3sxOqxD https://ift.tt/3bIZrFP

A stock of contraband including mobile phones has been found during a special search at the Welikada Prison. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3r60Uwq https://ift.tt/37UdF5H

Team Naada Stars took home the championship at the Derana-Signal Sarigama Crossover Grand Finale yesterday (February 27). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2NCOEVJ https://ift.tt/3q5Qlrz

Sri Lanka Navy, with the facilitation of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC Colombo) stationed at Navy Headquarters, leaped into action today (27) to rescue 02 fishermen aboard a dinghy that was swept away to the Indian waters. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dSV9hy https://ift.tt/3uGvsHk

Sri Lanka has registered 205 more positive cases of Covid-19 today (February 27), the Ministry of Health confirmed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3bNRuPF https://ift.tt/3uNEuCm

An advisory panel to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday (February 26) greenlit Johnson Johnson s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. This brings it one step closer to its rollout in the US. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ZSKdIG https://ift.tt/3qZEJrG

Guidelines for the Circular permitting burial of bodies of COVID-19 victims has been drafted, says Director-General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2NJBzKa https://ift.tt/2ZXiNkU

Sri Lanka registered 220 more positive cases of COVID-19 today (February 27), Ministry of Health confirmed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ZTrZa7 https://ift.tt/3ksdFyN

More than 200 prisoners are on the run in Haiti after escaping from a jail near the capital, Port-au-Prince. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dSRHU7 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the COVID-19 inoculation program is moving forward in a systematic manner. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3sC2UwL https://ift.tt/2ZSBmqs

he Ministry of Health says 748 individuals who were previously tested positive for Covid-19, have been discharged from medical care as they have returned to health. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ZSte9q https://ift.tt/3b0XdSM

People aged 30 years and above from 19 Grama Niladhari Divisions in Colombo District are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 today (February 27), as per a recent decision taken by the Ministry of Health. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3r1UqhM https://ift.tt/2ZVgCON

Myanmar s United Nations ambassador defied the country s army on Friday and issued an impassioned plea at the UN General Assembly for immediate international action to help overturn the military coup. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3aV1V4G https://ift.tt/2Phjfsh

Nearly 3,871 suspects were taken into custody during a four-hour raid carried out island-wide, says Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3styOeL https://ift.tt/2NAl8Qp

Two suspects including a woman who were in possession of narcotic substances have been taken into custody, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3aZ67Ah https://ift.tt/2MtbvCk

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was murdered in 2018, according to a declassified US intelligence assessment released on Friday in a manner choreographed to limit damage to US-Saudi ties. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2MxgVwg https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Ratnapura, Galle and Matara district during the evening or night, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2NA11BT https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The final report on Easter Sunday attacks compiled by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) has recommended multiple recommendations on extremist organizations and individuals involved in causing ethnic and religious conflict in the country. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dQ7vqT https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Sri Lanka registered 250 more positive cases of COVID-19 today (February 26) as total novel coronavirus infections reported within the day reached 497. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3bNvLYe https://ift.tt/3bGGeV1

Sri Lanka has confirmed 05 more COVID-19 related deaths, Director-General of Health Services confirmed today (February 26). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ssouDK https://ift.tt/2NA8lNW

People who are aged 30 years and above in selected areas will be vaccinated against COVID-19 with immediate effect, says Director-General of Health Services. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/37PVnSN https://ift.tt/3sIagin

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) stressed that the final report compiled by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) which investigated the Easter Sunday terror attacks has presented its conclusions and recommendations beyond its given mandate. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3dOtxu1 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Covid-19 infections registered in Sri Lanka crossed 82,000 as 247 more persons were tested positive today (February 26). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2O2XawS https://ift.tt/2ZUwp0s

The United Kingdom has urged the UN Human Rights Council to press for progress on justice, reconciliation and accountability and improved respect for human rights in Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2PfKPWQ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Four police officers – 03 Constables and one Inspector – have been interdicted for allegedly assaulting a law student at the Peliyagoda police station. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2P5yBQm https://ift.tt/3qZ75SC

The Ministry of Health says that another 664 patients who were previously tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered and discharged from the hospital within the last 24 hours. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3aYdY1f https://ift.tt/37PZqPc

Former Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Anura Senanayake has passed away this afternoon, his family sources confirmed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ktzw98 https://ift.tt/2ZVnewy

United States has urged Sri Lanka to make public a strategy and timetable for the implementation of recommendations in the report compiled by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3pTS5UR https://ift.tt/3kxoOOL

The EU said on Thursday it was on track to hit its target of vaccinating 70 percent of adults by the end of the summer although progress remains sluggish, while the global coronavirus death toll topped 2.5 million. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ZYAOiF https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Several offices attached to Peliyagoda Police have allegedly assaulted a law student named Migara Gunaratne yesterday (February 25). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2O24R6u https://ift.tt/3suZT1e

Seven suspects who are in connection with a gold jewellery robbery at Trincomalee have been taken into custody yesterday (February 25). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3kqSZqN https://ift.tt/3bKemPS

A group of 315 Sri Lankan expatriates stranded in Oman have returned to the island, says Ada Derana correspondent. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2NwSQWZ https://ift.tt/3bEzCqq

The US military struck facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran-backed armed groups Thursday, saying President Joe Biden s new administration was sending Tehran a message after recent rocket attacks on US troop locations in Iraq. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3qXJMJ8 https://ift.tt/37OA0kK

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Southern province and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts during the evening or night, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/37MgVQw https://ift.tt/3dHY50C

The Extraordinary Gazette notification allowing the burial of bodies of Covid-19 victims has been published. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3koP5Pp https://ift.tt/2O3FD7D