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The founding father of the reputed Gajaba Regiment (GR) of the Army, Major General Vijaya Wimalaratne who sacrificed his life in an LTTE landmine blast along with the legendary military icon, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and…

The Government has decided to launch a three-day vaccine drive from August 10 in Western Province for people over 60 years. The general public can call 1906 hotline and get registered. People above 60 years who did not receive…

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

The Government has decided to launch a three-day vaccine drive from August 10 in Western Province (WP) for people over 60 years. The general public can call the 1906 hotline and get registered. People above 60 years who did not…

A former Airman who was found guilty of aiding and abetting LTTE terrorists and engaging in conspiracies to murder VIPs by keeping a firearm in his possession has been imprisoned for life. The case was heard at the Hambantota…

The National Operation Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 had identified 2,794 positive cases by this morning. The majority positive cases were detected from the Kalutara district (548 cases). 369 COVID positive cases were…

A fire broke out in a building (Diamond Complex) in Dam Street Colombo this afternoon. Eight fire engines had deployed to douse the fire.

The Government urges the general public to get vaccinated against COVID-19 without delay. Issuing a statement, the Government urges public to avoid unnecessary travel as Delta variant is spreading at an alarming speed in the…

728,000 more doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines from Japan has arrived in Sri Lanka. According to the State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof Channa Jayasumana the newly received vaccines…

98 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information. The total number of COVID-19 deaths in the country surpasses 5,000 mark. It is at 5017.