Sri Lanka records 145 more COVID deaths
145 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
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3,333 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Sri Lanka
A total of 3,333 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 459,459.
Harsha questions vaccine distribution rationale
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr Harsha de Silva yesterday questioned as to who made the decision to administer the Pfizer vaccine to the 20-30 year category in the Hambantota District. “Is Hambantota 20-30 year category top priority…
Ample stocks of food available – Cabraal
State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal yesterday dismissed all allegations that there is a food shortage in the country, pointing out that the country has sufficient stocks of food for the foreseeable future and beyond.…
MRPs gazetted for sugar, rice
The Government on Thursday imposed Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) for sugar and rice with immediate effect.
Accordingly, Maximum Retail Price of Keeri Samba is Rs. 125 per kilogram, White or Red Samba – Steamed or Boiled (excluding…
577 quarantine law violators arrested
577 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division.
So far 63,908 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…
No food shortage, emergency declared to protect consumers from hoarders – Prof. G.L.
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris Professor Peiris yesterday dismissed reports of a food crisis in the country, saying an emergency situation was declared not because of any shortage of essential food, but because the Government…
Two arrested for assaulting PHI
Police has arrested two persons for assaulting a Public Health Inspector (PHI) in the Thimbiripokuna area in Giribawa Police Division.
When the PHI was on his way to a COVID19 patient's residence , he had reportedly seen two…
Island-wide Quarantine curfew extended till Sept. 13
The island-wide quarantine curfew enforced has been further extended until September 13, stated the Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
Two Sri Lankans selected in BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year list
Two Sri Lankans have been selected for BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 list.
Buddhilini de Soyza and 10-year-old Gagana Mendis Wickramasinghe are the two Sri Lankans who have been included in the prestigious list.
The…