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Eight European Human Rights Ambassadors deeply concerned by continued incarceration of Hejaaz

Staff WriterMar 11, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Ambassador for Human Rights in Europe expressed their deep concerned by the continued incarceration of prominent Sri Lankan human rights activist

Women have the right to decide whether or not to cover their faces [VIDEO]

Staff WriterMar 10, 2021March 10, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Women have the right to decide whether or not to cover their face, although some attempted claim that it is a

DNA Test confirms the decapitated body discovered belong to a 30-year-old from Kuruwita

Staff WriterMar 9, 2021March 9, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The generic samples (DNA) obtained from the decapitated body discovered in Dam Street, has matched with the samples extracted from the

Diplomats in Sri Lanka are not under surveillance

Staff WriterMar 8, 2021March 8, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the Diplomats in Sri Lanka are not under surveillance.

Over 260,000 COVID-vaccine doses to arrive tomorrow

Staff WriterMar 6, 2021March 6, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Elderly population from high-risk areas will be prioritised in the next vaccine drive from the first shipment of 264,000 doses of

Sri Lanka conducts first burial of COVID-victims

Staff WriterMar 5, 2021March 5, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka conducted its first burial of the remains of COVID-19 victims in Batticaloa today (05).

Thirty-three Lankans tested positive for COVID-19

Staff WriterMar 5, 2021March 5, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Thirty-three Sri Lankans who returned to the country have tested positive for COVID-19.

Circular on burial of COVID-19 victims issued

Staff WriterMar 4, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The circular containing the guidelines with regard to the burial of COVID-19 victims has been issued, the Ministry of Health stated.

Sub-Inspector linked to decapitated body found dead

Staff WriterMar 3, 2021March 3, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Sub-Inspector attached to the Buttala Police Station who had brought the decapitated body in a travelling bag to Colombo has

OIC welcomes Govt. decision to permit COVID-19 burials

Staff WriterMar 2, 2021March 2, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday welcomed the decision of the Sri Lankan Government to end compulsory cremation of