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The Health Ministry today issued new COVID-19 guidelines with several restrictions. The Health Ministry urges the general public to follow the guidelines once the quarantine curfew imposed country-wide is lifted tomorrow.

A total of 912 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 517,377.

Batticaloa has not attracted tourists in the past but after the lockdown and other travel restrictions, the town has gained its beauty again. We have a responsibility to preserve it. Buildings along the lagoon bank have spoilt its…

Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernando will assume duties as the 21st Chief Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association (SLSA) today. Janaprith, who was serving as the Deputy Chief Commissioner of the SLSA has been appointed by the…

Women and Child Development, Pre-Schools and Primary Education, School Infrastructure and Education Services State Minister Piyal Nishantha issuing a message on the 2021 World Children’s. Day said that measures are taken for ensuring…

A discussion for obtaining ideas and proposals for the Budget 2022 was held for the 87 GN Divisions in the Kalutara District with the leadership of Ports and Shipping Affairs Minister and Kalutara District Parliamentarian Rohitha…

The validity period of driving licenses will be extended further, said the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic. The validity period of driving licenses that are expected to expire between September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2022…

290 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 79,537 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…

Inter-provincial travel restrictions will continue, despite the island-wide quarantine curfew being lifted tomorrow at 4am, said the Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.

Inter-provincial trains and bus services will not operate, even after lifting the quarantine curfew tomorrow, said the Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama. Only buses will operate within the provinces, the State Minister…