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Former Police Media Spokesman, Senior DIG Ajith Rohana who was receiving treatment for Covid-19 infection, was discharged from the hospital today (27) after recovering. Senior DIG today urged the people to seek treatment at the…

SriLankan Airlines has decided to resume operations at the Tiruchy International Airport from September 2, bringing cheer to the travel and tourism industry as the flight used to get good response in the city. The Lankan…

SLFP General Secretary and Batik, Handloom Fabrics and Local Apparel Products State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara told the Daily News today that the SLFP has set up a Special Fund to help those affected by COVID-19. He said the…

Another consignment of 2 million doses of Sinopharm vaccine made in China is to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow (28). The consignment has been purchased by the State Pharmaceutical Corporation. With this new consignment, the…

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

A total of 4,591 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 416,961.

SLT-MOBITEL, is supporting Unilever Sri Lanka, one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods companies in the country to empower and motivate staff by providing a flexible and comprehensive online training platform through…

626 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 59,621 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…

Police officers check the papers of a three wheeler driver at a checkpoint in Colombo during the Quarantine Curfew yesterday. (Picture by Ranjith Asanka)

The Examinations Department has dedcided to extend the closing dates for 2021 Grade 5 Scholarship and G.C.E. Advanced Level examination applications till September 15.