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Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed Sandahiru Stupa Museum at the Anuradhapura amidst the blessing of Ven. Maha Sanga today (July 10). Gen Gunaratne also instructed the…

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

The new moon was not sighted in Sri Lanka on July 10 and Month of Dhul Qa’dah will complete with 30 days as announced by the Colombo Grand Mosque. The Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the festival of Eid ul Azha( Hajj Festival…

The validity period of all types of visas currently obtained by foreigners residing in Sri Lanka has been extended by 30 days from July 9th to August 8, the Immigration and Emigration Department announced today. The Department…

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of strong wind to several provinces, which is valid until July 11. According to the warning issued, “Strong gusty winds up to 60 kmph are likely at times over western slope of the…

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has put forward a comprehensive mechanism to vaccinate a majority of the population against COVID-19 virus before September. The number of vaccines that are being received in July will be made…

The Education Ministry today announced that the GCE Advanced Level Examination and the Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be held in October. The A/L Examination will begin on October 4 and continue till October 31, and the…

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water supply to several areas in Colombo District will be suspended for 21-hours from 9am tomorrow (July 10) till Sunday 6am (July 11) The areas affected are: Colombo 1, 2, 3, 7,…

A soldier vaccinates an elderly woman who could not walk to the vaccination centre in Diyathalawa, while she is seated in her vehicle. Tri-Forces centres islandwide are conducting walk-in vaccination campaigns against COVID-19.…