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The Board of Governors of the Peradeniya University has dismissed three persons, including the University’s Registrar Saman Rajapaksa. Among those expelled from services are the University’s works engineer, Pushpika Panditharatne and…

Two persons have been arrested while transporting 9kg and 920g of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 79 million by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in Murunkan, Mannar yesterday. As an extension…

The National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI), which was temporarily closed due to the pandemic situation in the country, will be reopened on October 4. Clients are urged to make appointments in advance via hotlines 225 (for…

561 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 458,646 , the Epidemiology Unit confirmed .

A trio of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA – a multi-purpose operation destroyer and MURASAME and FUYUZUKI - two other destroyers arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today (02nd October 2021).…

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

Over 1,334kg of smuggled dried turmeric were seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during special operations carried out in seas off the Gurunagar, Jaffna and in the beach area of Kudawa, Kalpitiya this morning. The operations also made…

A total of 858 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 519,633.

The ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa left Ahungalla Pulinathalaramaya today morning (Oct 02) amidst religious blessings. Accordingly, two revered articles on parade will reach the day’s destination, the…

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…