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186 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Division. So far 55,842 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining social…

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority in the Extraordinary Gazette No.2241/43, ordered a maximum retail price for 60 medicinal drugs .

The Sandahiru Stupa ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ are placed at the Kalutara Bodhiya premises at present. Accordingly, the rituals and religious observances are being conducted by Ven. Maha Sanga by adhering to strict…

Due to the prevailing situation the State Pharmaceutical Corporation and the Department of Posts have jointly launched a nationwide home delivery of medical drugs through the Government Pharmacy Network. The general public can…

2,580 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 323,390, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will address the nation at 8.30pm today, the President’s Media Division said. It will be simultaneously broadcast by all television and radio channels.

A COVID 19 vaccine booster shot is to be given to health workers in the forefront of the battle against the virus . According to sources the Director General of Health Services has agreed to a proposal by the Government Medical…

The historical Kandy Esala Perahera this year will continue without spectators in spite of the quarantine curfew, said the Army Commander General Shavendra Silva. The Kumbal Perahera paraded on August 13. The Randoli Perahera…

World Health Organization Representative to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alaka Singh has pledged to provide further assistance to strengthen emergency medical services of the country. During a discussion held with Health Minister Keheliya…

Mohamed Niyas Naufer alias Potta Naufer, who has been sentenced to death and is being held in the Boossa High Security Prison, has been infected with the Coronavirus. He was taken to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for an…