18,076 COVID patients recovered
18,076 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 477,347, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed.
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Sri Lanka records 43 more COVID deaths
43 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
786 COVID positive cases reported in Sri Lanka
A total of 786 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 521,221.
A’pura ATM robber nabbed
A suspect who broke into two Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in the Anuradhapura and Minneriya Police Divisions and stole cash worth nearly Rs.7.6 million has been arrested by the Anuradhapura Police in the Pallama area.
The…
Bathiudeen detention: Ranil raises Privilege Issue
UNP Leader and Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe raising a Privilege Issue in Parliament yesterday requested the Speaker to write to the Attorney General (AG) regarding the prolonged detention of MP Rishad Bathiudeen.
He…
SJB will stand for farmers – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that damage was caused to the farming community due to the arbitrary actions of the government and that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya will take steps to go to the Courts to seek justice for the…
Peradeniya Registrar, two others dismissed
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…
Relaxed guidelines for foreigners, Dual Citizens
Foreign nationals and Dual Citizens holding foreign passports are no longer required to obtain Civil Aviation Authority and Foreign Ministry approval to arrive in the country. Health Services Director General Dr.Asela Gunawardena…
No rift in SJB, MPs’ issue settled- Kiriella
Chief Opposition Whip and SJB Kandy district MP Lakshman Kiriella said Party leader Sajith Premadasa had a discussion with MP Chaminda Wijesiri and the issue has been solved to a great extent.
MP Wijesiri at a recent press conference…
Fisheries Act to be amended to suit modern times – Minister
The Fisheries Ministry stated that the Fisheries Act will be amended on the advice of the European Commission to obtain GSP concessions.
The Fisheries Ministry issuing a statement said that as per the request of the European…