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Ambassador of Kuwait Khalaf Bu Dhhair who paid a courtesy call on new Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris on August 24, Dhhair extended greetings from the Foreign Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah.…

The immediate result of the lockdown of countries around the world is that prices of goods rise drastically, Trade Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena said. Dr. Gunawardena was speaking at a press conference held in Colombo today.…

A total of 4,483 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 407,768.

A garment factory in Agalawatte has managed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by following the bio bubble and DREAM concept based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health in the area. Pictures show how arrangements have…

Vegetable stall owners at the Peliyagoda Manning Market Economic Centre (PMMEC) which was opened for wholesale traders on Tuesday requested the Government to keep the Manning Market Economic Centre open until next Sunday to enable…

The report of the inquiry conducted by the Prisons Department against remanded MP Rishard Bathiudeen for threatening a prison medical officer with death will be presented to the Prison Tribunal for necessary action. According to…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the Government to take steps to protect Sri Lankans employed in Afghanistan. He said the Government must also ensure the safety of staff members in the Sri Lankan Embassy in Afghanistan.…

639 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. 57,435 suspects have been arrested since October 30, last year for not wearing face masks…

The SLFP Parliamentarians’ Group will donate their August salary to provide relief for people in need due to COVID-19, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. He said the MPs salaries will be transfered the salary to the…

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the import of 300,000 liters of medical oxygen weekly instead of import 120,000 liters of oxygen monthly in order to unable the adequate consignments of oxygen could be stored in the…