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In Sri Lanka 60% of the population above the age of 30 years have been fully vaccinated so far, the Head of the National Operation Centre for the Prevention of Covid 19 Outbreak Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.…

Mohamed Niyas Naufer alias Potta Naufer, who was sentenced to death, has died due to COVID-19. Potta Naufer was sentenced to death for the killing of High Court Judge Sarath Ambepitiya.  Related Articles: Potta Naufer tests…

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

A total of 4,596 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 421,557.

Another consignment of 2.3 million doses of Sinopharm vaccine made in China has arrived in Sri Lanka this morning. The 2 million consignment has been purchased by the State Pharmaceutical Corporation. The consignment also…

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre today issued an advisory for Heavy Rain and Winds. According to the advisory, "Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and…

667 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 60,288 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…

Former Police Media Spokesman, Senior DIG Ajith Rohana who was receiving treatment for Covid-19 infection, was discharged from the hospital today (27) after recovering. Senior DIG today urged the people to seek treatment at the…

SriLankan Airlines has decided to resume operations at the Tiruchy International Airport from September 2, bringing cheer to the travel and tourism industry as the flight used to get good response in the city. The Lankan…

SLFP General Secretary and Batik, Handloom Fabrics and Local Apparel Products State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara told the Daily News today that the SLFP has set up a Special Fund to help those affected by COVID-19. He said the…