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333 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 79,247 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…

The Defence Ministry issuing a statement said today that claims of a threat to Churches in Sri Lanka has not been verified. Therefore, Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) said that there were reports circulating on…

The island-wide quarantine curfew which is currently in effect will be lifted at 4.00 am on October 1 , stated the Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

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

A total of 941 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 516,465.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today instructed the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal to provide relief as far as possible to curb the current import restrictions on non-essential items and equipment.…

The 31st International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the navies of Sri Lanka and India was held on a virtual setting at the Light House Galley, Colombo today. Held for the 31st time, the IMBL meeting focuses on…

Around 5,000 metric tons of food is wasted every day in Sri Lanka. The Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera stated that 5,000 metric tons of cooked and uncooked food is wasted every day in our country. The Minister was…

A total of 932 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka, stated the Department of Government Information. The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 515,524.

With the impending re-opening of the country, there was heightened activity at the Manning market Complex in Peliyagoda yesterday. Picture by Hirantha Gunathilake.