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816 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 73,894 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…

The island-wide quarantine curfew enforced has been further extended until October 1, stated the Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said there is no need to panic over the ‘fake email’ received by country’s airport authorities regarding a security threat. Country's defence and law enforcing agencies are continuing…

The President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the health authorities to administer Pfizer vaccine for the children aged between 15 to 19 , said the Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.

1,186 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 429,776, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed

Sri Lankan born scientist Ashani Weeraratna, a leading cancer researcher has been appointed by US President Joe Biden to the National Cancer Advisory Board, which plays an important role in guiding the Director of the National Cancer…

Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Dr. Sarath Weerasekera (Rtd) has instructed the Inspector General of Police Chandana Wickramaratne to launch an immediate investigation into the complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigation…

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

The Police said that if any teachers engaging in ‘online teaching’ are being threatened or intimidated by any person or group forcing them to refrain from conducting online classes, they can complain directly to the Criminal…

A total of 2,078 COVID-19 positive cases reported today. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country surpasses 500,000 markas per the Epidemiology Unit’s tally. It is at 500,772.