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A total of 4,562 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Epidemiology Unit. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 436,081.

Emergency Regulations for the distribution of essential food items were promulgated by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under the Public Security Ordinance through a special Gazette notification with effect from midnight today, President’s…

The Foreign Ministry yesterday said that 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated and seven more remain to be evacuated from Afghanistan as of yesterday (August 30). “As of 30th August 2021, 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated and seven more…

A meeting was held on Sunday between some senior leaders of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to discuss once again the proposals to be submitted to the UN Human Rights Commission and matters that had been submitted based on the…

581 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 61,587 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…

The Medical Equipment Importers Association recently donated 100 Digital Blood Pressure Monitors to the State Ministry of Production, Supply and Regulations of Pharmaceuticals for the use of COVID treatment centers. The donation…

Sri Lanka continues to monitor the developments in Afghanistan and remains concerned about the situation, including its humanitarian aspect. Sri Lanka has been facilitating, with the assistance of its international partners,…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened applications for tourist visas from all countries starting August 30. As per the new UAE travel guidelines, tourists will need to be vaccinated with one of the Covid-19 vaccine shots…

Sri Lanka has opened its borders to India after a long-anticipated hiatus. Regular flights will be operated between nine Indian cities and the island nation. Fully vaccinated Indian travellers will be required to produce a negative PCR…

The minimum monthly salary of the private sector employees has been declared as Rs. 16, 000 and the minimum daily wage has been fixed as Rs. 640 by the Labour Ministry. Commissioner General of Labour Prabath Chandrakeerthi said…