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Foreign nationals and Dual Citizens holding foreign passports are no longer required to obtain Civil Aviation Authority and Foreign Ministry approval to arrive in the country. Health Services Director General Dr.Asela Gunawardena…

Chief Opposition Whip and SJB Kandy district MP Lakshman Kiriella said Party leader Sajith Premadasa had a discussion with MP Chaminda Wijesiri and the issue has been solved to a great extent. MP Wijesiri at a recent press conference…

The Fisheries Ministry stated that the Fisheries Act will be amended on the advice of the European Commission to obtain GSP concessions. The Fisheries Ministry issuing a statement said that as per the request of the European…

Several spells of showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, stated the Meteorology Department. Showers or thunder showers will occur at several places…

Police had arrested 1,156 suspects over various offences during a special operation carried out in the Western province within a 24- hour period. Accordingly, Police had arrested 531 individuals evading courts and with pending…

The ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa left Ahungalla Pulinathalaramaya today morning (Oct 02) amidst religious blessings. Accordingly, two revered articles on parade will reach the day’s destination, the…

Two persons have been arrested while transporting 9kg and 920g of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 79 million by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in Murunkan, Mannar yesterday. As an extension…

The National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI), which was temporarily closed due to the pandemic situation in the country, will be reopened on October 4. Clients are urged to make appointments in advance via hotlines 225 (for…

561 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 458,646 , the Epidemiology Unit confirmed .

A trio of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA – a multi-purpose operation destroyer and MURASAME and FUYUZUKI - two other destroyers arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today (02nd October 2021).…