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A total of 776 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 522,781.

The world’s biggest container ship, the 24,000 TEU Ever Ace, called at Colombo Port yesterday after a 15-day journey from Rotterdam, Netherlands.

An employee of a filling station at the Aluth Paara, Meegoda has allegedly been assaulted by a service seeker in the wee hours yesterday (06) for bringing to the latter’s notice that he was not wearing a face mask. The victim was…

The Sri Lankan Government is taking all measures to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, in its pledge to achieve the global target of carbon neutrality by 2050, as a part of international cooperation, said Environment Minister Mahinda…

While adhering to the prevailing Health Guidelines, the Consular Affairs Division 2nd Floor, Ceylinco Building of the Foreign Ministry has started providing consular services to walk-in customers with effect from Monday, 04 October…

The Mass Media Ministry has planned to establish a Mass Media Higher Education, Research and Training Institute called the Institute of Chartered Journalists of Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted consent to…

The joint naval exercise - ‘JA –LAN EX’ held between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Sri Lanka Navy concludes on a successful note off Colombo on 04th October 2021. JMSDF ship ‘KAGA’ which arrived in Sri Lanka…

Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has taken steps to present a Cabinet Memorandum to regulate the fuel oil discharged from ships, the Ministry said in a press release. “The Minister expects to submit this cabinet paper next…

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha Kohona speaking at the Innovation and Development of Cities Summit, attended by many Chinese tour operators and environmental NGOs, encouraged Chinese tour groups to direct at least a…

Dr. Siran Deraniyagala, a prehistorian and former Director General of Archaeology Department has passed away. He was 79 at the time of his demise. In 1968 Deraniyagala discovered ancient human burials in the Fa Hien Cave. He…