Dananjaya allowed to resume bowling in international cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that following remedial work and re-assessment, the bowling action of Sri Lanka spinner Akila

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Jan 11, 2021

Defense Minister approves further detention of Hejaaz Hizbullah

The Minister of Defense has granted approval to further detain Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah for investigations, stated Ada Derana reporter.

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Jan 11, 2021

Jaffna University VC agrees to rebuild Mullivaikkal memorial

A hartal action has been launched in the North and East today (11) in support of the fast-unto-death commenced by students of the Jaffna University to protest against the removal of the Mullivaikkal war memorial.

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Jan 11, 2021

30 STF personnel at Presidential Secretariat contract coronavirus

Thirty members of the Police Special Task Force (STF) deployed for security at the Presidential Secretariat have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Jan 11, 2021

Vasudeva Nanayakkara tests COVID-19 positive

State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara who was the first to be diagnosed with the virus infection is currently receiving treatment at a treatment center in Hikkaduwa.

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Jan 11, 2021

Suspect arrested for vandalizing Buddha statue in Mawanella

A suspect has been arrested for vandalizing a Buddha statue in Mawanella" says Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana'

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Jan 05, 2021

Body of abducted Buddhist monk found in cemetery

Police have found the body of the Buddhist monk who was abducted while at the Koswatta Kodikanda Arannya Senasanaya.

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Jan 05, 2021

Athuraliye Rathana Thero sworn in as an MP

Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena this morning (January 05).

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Jan 05, 2021

61 exiting Western Province test COVID-19 positive

A total of 61 people exiting the Western Province have tested positive for COVID-19 infection following random rapid antigen tests.

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Dec 29, 2020

Defense Secretary Kamal Gunaratne elevated to rank of General

Defense Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne has been promoted to the rank of General.

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Dec 29, 2020

Popular singer Shelton Muthunamage passes away

Popular singer Shelton Muthunamage has passed away at the age of 73 years, family sources told Ada Derana.

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Dec 29, 2020

More areas isolated

More areas have been declared as isolated areas with immediate effect, stated the Commander of Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva.

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Dec 27, 2020

Cinemas to reopen under strict safety guidelines

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has advised to reopen cinemas in strict compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines.

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Dec 27, 2020

Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 death toll hits 191

Sri Lanka has recorded four new Covid-19 related deaths, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed a short while ago.

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Dec 27, 2020

Over 41,000 Covid-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka so far

Covid-19 infections registered in Sri Lanka went past 41,000 as 212 more persons were tested positive today.

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Dec 27, 2020

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