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

Past President of Moratuwa Jaycees (Junior Chamber) Vimal de Mel passed away in Stockholm. De Mel was an active member of the Jaycees and played a key role in the projects conducted by his chapter. In 1979, he migrated to Sweden with…

Sri Lanka has transferred funds to repay a $1 billion bond by the Tuesday deadline, keeping intact its reputation for honoring debt as concern mounts about the nation’s overseas financing. The money was transferred Monday, Ajith…

The government’s initiative to develop and beautify 100 towns across the country will begin today from Hiripitiya in the Kurunegala District under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. This is a programme being…

Heavy rains exceeding 100mm were reported in many parts of the country from yesterday morning (26) due to active south-west monsoon conditions over the island. Flash floods occurred in several roads in Colombo disturbing the…

Actress and former MP Upeksha Swarnamali was arrested by the Katugastota police yesterday morning over an accident involving her car at 5th Mile post on the Kandy-Kurunegala road. She had arrived in Kandy to participate in an…

151 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, so far 52,154 suspects have been arrested for not…

149 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Spokesperson Ajith Rohana.

Chairman of the Capital Maharaja Group R. Rajamahendran has passed away this morning while receiving treatment at a private hospital.

Sri Lanka has been ranked third in the progress shown in administering Covid-19 vaccinations by a scientific online publication “Our World in Data” - a research group backed by the Oxford University, London. Coming after Ecuador…