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All dedicated economic centres across the country will be open for wholesale trade tomorrow (September 1) and the day after (September) from 4.00 am.
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498 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 62,085 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…
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The Sri Lankan rupee has further depreciated to Rs 204.89 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the buying rate of a rupee stoods at Rs.198.90 against the US Dollar.
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Former Governor of the Western Province and the leader of the National Unity Front Azath Salley, who was arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks has been further remanded till September 14 by Colombo Additional Magistrate…
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2,164 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 374,156, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed.
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The Cabinet of Ministers took into account that measures have been taken to grant the allocation of Rs.19,000 million under the vote of the Department of Pensions through the special rules authority permit (supplementary) signed by the…
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Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today stated that the Government has decided to eliminate the salary anomalies in teacher-principal services under several phases within the next four years. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet…
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The Government has taken measures to provide indigenous immune strengthening medicines and porridge to all families in the country with the intention of controlling the current Covid 19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Cabinet of…
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Surangi the elephant at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage gave birth to twins today. The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela was established on February 16, 1975, and so far 71 baby elephants have been born in captivity at…
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South African fast bowler Dale Steyn on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Taking to Twitter, the 38-year-old brought an end to a 17-year career, which saw him play in 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is for the…
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