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A total of 4,221 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Epidemiology Unit. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 440,302

SportsJessica Long celebratesTags: Print EditionPara swimming superstar Jessica Long of the United States continues to prevail in her medal quest at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, taking Silver in the women’s 400m freestyle S8 yesterday.…

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There is a possibility that the new strain of the deadly COVID virus, which is currently spreading in South Africa, entering Sri Lanka any time, an expert warned. Sri Jayawardhnapura University’s Allergy, Immunology and Cell…

An ongoing Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the seizure of 300 kg heroin, five AK-47 rifles and 1,000 live rounds of 9mm ammunition off the coast of Vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram has led to speculation that an…

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the Ministerial Sub-committee appointed to look into salary anomalies of teachers and principals gave due respect and recognition to their work in moulding the future generation. They help…

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says no patient will have to pay with their life due to a lack of oxygen. The Minister said the daily requirement for oxygen had increased significantly adding that measures have been taken to…

The International Monetary Fund and the Bank of China and the Bank of Bangladesh have provided US $ 1,237 million or Rs. 24,477 million in Sri Lankan aid to strengthen Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves. The IMF has granted US$780 million…

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.

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…