Seven people died from COVID-19 complications yesterday (2) increasing the death toll from the virus to 483, the Health Services Director General confirmed.
Out of the seven deaths, two were from Colombo 15, one each from Colombo 05 and Colombo 02. Other deaths were from Piliyandala, Pilimathalawa and Galewela. All the deceased were above 60 years of age. COVID pneumonia and long term chronic ailments such as kidney issues, respiratory illness, high blood pressure, chronic diabetes, cancer along with the virus have been stated as causes of death.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando have sentenced to 20 and 25 years respectively after they were found guilty in a case of fraud.
Three Electoral Organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya tendered their resignations.
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake was arrested today by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the incident where a gold plated T56 firearm was found from an apartment complex in Wellawatte, Police said
Veteran actress and Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema, Malini Fonseka, passed away this morning, March 24, 2025, at the age of 78 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
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