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Death toll from Mahara Prison unrest increases to 8

Staff WriterNov 30, 2020November 30, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The death toll from the Mahara Prison unrest has increased to 8.

COVID update : Eight deaths and over 400 infected cases

R RishmaNov 28, 2020November 28, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The number of coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka reached 107 yesterday(28).

COVID update : Three deaths and over 500 infected cases

R RishmaNov 27, 2020November 27, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The number of coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka reached 99 yesterday.

Chamal Rajapaksa took oaths as State Minister

Staff WriterNov 26, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Minister Chamal Rajapaksa took oaths as the State Minister of Security, Home Affairs, and Disaster Management today.

Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen released on bail

Staff WriterNov 25, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has been released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Former President testifies before Easter attacks Commission

Staff WriterNov 24, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Former President Maithripala Sirisena today (24) appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCOI) appointed to probe the 2019 Easter Sunday

First COVID-related death to be reported in prison cluster

R RishmaNov 23, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – An 82-year-old inmate of the Mahara prison is reported to have died today due to Covid-19.

“Sri Lanka needs investments, not loans” – President tells new Chinese Envoy

Staff WriterNov 20, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong presented his credentials to President Gotabaya

One inmate killed, 3 arrested in prison escape

Staff WriterNov 18, 2020November 18, 20200

(UTV | KANDY) – One inmate was killed and 3 others were arrested following an attempt to escape from the Bogambara Prison last night (17).

2021 Budget [LIVE UPDATES]

Staff WriterNov 17, 2020November 17, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mahinda Rajapaksa commenced to present the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the Financial