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There is no truth in the news circulated across certain websites and social media networks that the new Minister of Finance, Basil Rajapaksha has reversed the decision taken by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksha to ban the import of…

Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) laid the foundation stone for the proposed Sandahiru Stupa Museum at the Anuradhapura amidst the blessing of Ven. Maha Sanga today (July 10). Gen Gunaratne also instructed the…

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

The new moon was not sighted in Sri Lanka on July 10 and Month of Dhul Qa’dah will complete with 30 days as announced by the Colombo Grand Mosque. The Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the festival of Eid ul Azha( Hajj Festival…

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of strong wind to several provinces, which is valid until July 11. According to the warning issued, "Strong gusty winds are likely over deep and shallow sea areas surrounding the…

266 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Spokesperson Ajith Rohana. The DIG stated that 48,808 suspects have been arrested since October 30…

The Government will set up 10 Universities close to cities and the first one will be set up in Kegalle on July 15 under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. All these Universities are different to the conventional…

5,572 persons were undergoing quarantine at 79 hotels and tri service-managed Quarantine Centres as at this morning, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19.

The validity period of all types of visas currently obtained by foreigners residing in Sri Lanka has been extended by 30 days from July 9th to August 8, the Immigration and Emigration Department announced today. The Department…

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of strong wind to several provinces, which is valid until July 11. According to the warning issued, “Strong gusty winds up to 60 kmph are likely at times over western slope of the…