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Cases of ‘black fungus’ infections have been reported from the Colombo National Hospital, and the Kurunegala and Ratnapura areas and some of them are COVID-19 infected persons, Health Services Deputy Director General Dr. Hemantha Herath…

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has stated that, the regional offices will be open to the Public from today (Sep. 15) for limited operations. The branches in Matara, Kandy, Vavuniya and Kurunegala will be open from…

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Organization cautioned Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of a possible threat on the Catholic community of the country way back in 2017, BBS General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe…

Former State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal received his appointment letter as the new Governor of the Central Bank from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today at the President’s Office.

It is possible for the country to be reopened soon going by the current situation pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Chief of Defence Staff, Army Commander and Head, National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19…

About 9kg and 914g of smuggled Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar yesterday. The operation also made way to the apprehension…

Turmeric would be sold at Rs 200 per 100 grams at Sathosa and Cooperative outlets from today, State Minister Janaka Wakkumbura said. The Development of Minor Crops Including Sugarcane, Maize, Cashew, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Betel…

A hand grenade has been found at a private hospital in Narahenpita today, said the Police. The Police said the hand grenade was found from a toilet on the first floor of the hospital. Further investigations are being conducted…

The Government rejects the proposal for any external initiatives purportedly established by Resolution 46/1 while domestic processes are vigorously addressing the relevant matters, Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris told the United…

The new PCR testing laboratory at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake will be opened on September 20 for arriving passengers with the aim of providing PCR test results within three hours, Tourism Minister Prasanna…