PHIs did not supervise Brandix Repatriation flights
The Public Health Inspectors Union of Sri Lanka claims that none of their members ever supervised any of those who were brought down from India in repatriation flights chartered by … Read More
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‘Podi Lassie’ further remanded
Notorious underworld figure, Janith Madushanka alias ‘Podi Lassie’ has been further remanded until the 16th of October. He was produced before the Galle Magistrate’s Court this morning (09).
Naval, fishing communities advised not to venture into sea until Monday
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces in the afternoon or night, the Department of Meteorology says. Showers will occur at several … Read More
Pharmacies, essential outlets in curfew-imposed areas open today
Pharmacies & other essential food items distribution outlets will be open in curfew-imposed areas today (09), the Police said. The shops will accordingly remain open until 8.00 pm tonight, DIG … Read More
Examination emergencies operations unit to assist A/L, Scholarship exam candidates
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and the Department of Examinations have jointly set up a National Examination Emergencies Operations Unit (NEEOps) to avoid possible interruptions during the G.C.E. Advanced Level … Read More
Minuwangoda factory worker from Hanguranketha contracts Covid-19
An employee of the Minuwangoda apparel factory, residing in Wimalpura, Hanguranketha has been tested positive for Covid-19 on the Wednesday (07). The individual in question, who had been on leave … Read More
23 Covid-19 cases reported today
Department of Information confirmed 23 COVID-19 cases reported so far today (08). 01 worker from Brandix 18 Brandix cluster contacts 04 returnees Total confirmed 4,482 and Total Confirmed 1052 from … Read More
Canteen contractor of Minuwangoda Police tests positive for Covid-19
The individual who operates the Minuwangoda Police canteen on contract basis has tested positive for COVID-19. The canteen contractor’s son, who is employed at the Brandix apparel factory in Minuwangoda … Read More
Another 69 tested positive for Covid19
Out of the 150 PCR tests carried out in Divulapitiya and Minuwangoda areas yesterday 69 cases have tested positive: Army Commander. All 69 of them are apparel workers related to … Read More
Sanath Jayasuriya says ban imposed by ICC against him has been lifted
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Santh Jayasuriya says that the ban imposed on him by the International Cricket Council has been lifted. Issuing a press release Jayauriya said Anti Corruption Committee … Read More