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A total of 2,314 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 496,423.

646 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 72,113 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…

Cases of ‘black fungus’ infections have been reported from the Colombo National Hospital, and the Kurunegala and Ratnapura areas and some of them are COVID-19 infected persons, Health Services Deputy Director General Dr. Hemantha Herath…

No pathogenic microorganisms have been detected in imported organic fertilizers, Agriculture Ministry confirmed. The Ministry of Agriculture states that the news published on social media and in some national media that the…

A man who may have unknowingly helped funnel money to terrorists behind the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka has been granted refugee status in New Zealand. The Immigration and Protection Tribunal found the man was not involved in…

1,354 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 415,649, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed

A hand grenade has been found at a private hospital in Narahenpita today, said the Police. The Police said the hand grenade was found from a toilet on the first floor of the hospital. Further investigations are being conducted…

The Government rejects the proposal for any external initiatives purportedly established by Resolution 46/1 while domestic processes are vigorously addressing the relevant matters, Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris told the United…

The new PCR testing laboratory at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake will be opened on September 20 for arriving passengers with the aim of providing PCR test results within three hours, Tourism Minister Prasanna…

BusinessTags: Print EditionThe Younger generation is akin to the lifeline of a country. It is not necessary to mention the disaster caused by the misled youth. A youth cannot be interpreted as an innocent citizen who has observed sill.…