33 COVID-19 deaths reported in Sri Lanka
33 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
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Hajj Festival on July 21
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…
Advisory for strong winds issued
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…
Advisory for heavy rain issued
An advisory for heavy rain was issued to several provinces, which is valid until July 10.
According to the advisory, "Prevailing showery condition in the South-western parts of the country (particularly in Western, Sabaragamuwa…
New COVID-19 guidelines issued; Weddings allowed, Theatres open
New revised COVID-19 guidelines has been issued due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation with several restrictions.
The inter-provincial travel restrictions have been extended for another 14- days period.
As per the notice,…
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation lost Rs57bn to May 2021: Minister
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has lost 57 billion rupees up to May 2021 after as prices were kept fixed and also due to forex losses from dollar loans, Petroleum Minister Udaya Gammanpila said.…
Ban on import of chemical fertilizer and pesticide will not be reversed
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…
266 quarantine law violators arrested
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…
Ten more Universities will be set up; first one in Kegalle
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…
Over 5,000 people are still in quarantine
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.