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With the reopening of the country yesterday after a long lockdown, normal traffic was seen in Colombo and suburbs. Here a policeman directs traffic going towards Colombo in Rajagiriya. (Picture by Dushmantha Mayadunne)  

National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) Chairman Samadhi Rajapaksa highlighted that the country’s current pandemic situation has now recorded a remarkable improvement and said if people completely refrain from consuming any…

The driver and conductor of private bus which was plying from Anuradhapura to Colombo violating travel restrictions between provinces, were taken into custody yesterday morning at Madatugama, Kekirawa Army and Police barrier.…

Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said the World Bank has appreciated Sri Lanka’s 100,000 km road development project under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour…

Cloudy skies will prevailed over most parts of the country, stated the Meteorology Department. Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island. Heavy showers above 100mm can be expected at some places in…

The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau GSMB has launched online payment system for sand, gravel and soil transport license applications. GSMB has launched the online payment system for sand, gravel and soil transport permit…

A circular has been issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration recalling state employees to resume work. State institutions were advised to recall the necessary employees only to report to their respective…

597 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 458,085, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed

58 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information

In Sri Lanka approximately 95% of the population above the age of 30 years have been fully vaccinated so far, stated the President’s Media Division. Those in the age group of 20-29 years and children aged between 12-19 years are…