2021

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to take steps to import 6,000 metric tons of rice immediately following the provisions under the Pakistan – Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement as a solution for the rice shortage that is being…
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The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the import of 360,000 litres of liquid medicinal Oxygen in addition to the monthly general import of 120,000 liters of liquid medicinal Oxygen so that sufficient stock of Oxygen can be…
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The Pope has joined his voice to those of Bishops across North and South America to urge people to get jabbed against Covid-19. In a video message produced in conjunction with the Ad Council, Pope Francis praised the work of…
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Issuing a statement the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) refutes the claims that it has requested licensed banks to ‘devalue’ the Sri Lankan Rupee. It stated, "the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has observed messages being…
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Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and five others, who were arrested in relation to investigations pertaining to the 2019 Easter attacks, were ordered to be remanded till September 01 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage…
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Former President Maithripala Sirisena requested the President to immediately convene a meeting of representatives of the political parties in Parliament, taking into account the present situation in the country. Former President…
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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP and former Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne accused the Government of disregarding medical advice to lock down the country and is risking the lives of the people. He was speaking in Parliament…
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No fatalities have been reported among COVID patients who are under treatment at Ayurveda Hospitals, Rural and Ayurveda Hospitals Development State Minister Sisira Jayakody said. He told Parliament yesterday that 12 Ayurveda…
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The Beruwala Base Hospital (BBH) has been converted into a 30–bed fully equipped ICU COVID Centre by the China Fort Mosque Society. The facility which costs Rs 7.5 million, generated from donations from philanthropists from the…
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2,188 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 315,528, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed
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