Sri Lanka's COVID death toll goes down to 55
55 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information.
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Over 1334kg of smuggled dried turmeric seized
Over 1,334kg of smuggled dried turmeric were seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during special operations carried out in seas off the Gurunagar, Jaffna and in the beach area of Kudawa, Kalpitiya this morning.
The operations also made…
858 COVID positive cases reported in Sri Lanka
A total of 858 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 519,633.
Avoiding alcohol, tobacco will minimize Covid spread – NATA
National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) Chairman Samadhi Rajapaksa highlighted that the country’s current pandemic situation has now recorded a remarkable improvement and said if people completely refrain from consuming any…
A’pura-Colombo private bus crew nabbed
The driver and conductor of private bus which was plying from Anuradhapura to Colombo violating travel restrictions between provinces, were taken into custody yesterday morning at Madatugama, Kekirawa Army and Police barrier.…
Sri Lanka’s 100,000 km road development project appreciated
Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said the World Bank has appreciated Sri Lanka’s 100,000 km road development project under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour…
Cloudy skies expected over several provinces
Cloudy skies will prevailed over most parts of the country, stated the Meteorology Department.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island.
Heavy showers above 100mm can be expected at some places in…
GSMB launches online payment system for sand, gravel and soil transport license applications
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau GSMB has launched online payment system for sand, gravel and soil transport license applications.
GSMB has launched the online payment system for sand, gravel and soil transport permit…
Circular issued recalling state sector employees for work
A circular has been issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration recalling state employees to resume work.
State institutions were advised to recall the necessary employees only to report to their respective…
597 COVID patients recovered
597 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 458,085, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed