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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 are likely over deep and shallow sea areas surrounding the…

An advisory for heavy rain was issued to several provinces, which is valid until July 10. According to the advisory, "Prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country (particularly in Western, Sabaragamuwa…

New revised COVID-19 guidelines has been issued due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation with several restrictions. The inter-provincial travel restrictions have been extended for another 14- days period. As per the notice,…

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has lost 57 billion rupees up to May 2021 after as prices were kept fixed and also due to forex losses from dollar loans, Petroleum Minister Udaya Gammanpila said.…

There is no truth in the news circulated across certain websites and social media networks that the new Minister of Finance, Basil Rajapaksha has reversed the decision taken by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksha to ban the import of…

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…

5,572 persons were undergoing quarantine at 79 hotels and tri service-managed Quarantine Centres as at this morning, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19.

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…