Sri Lanka records 190 more COVID deaths
190 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
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Sri Lanka records over 4,000 COVID cases for the third consecutive day
The highest number of COVID-19 patients were reported today in Sri Lanka with 4,446 new infections.
The total count of positive coronavirus cases found in Sri Lanka currently sits at 398,801, stated the Epidemiology Unit
Huge rush at Dambulla Economic Centre
A large number of farmers and traders thronged the Dambulla Special Economic Centre yesterday morning when it was opened for business.The roads leading to the Centre had been congested and police officers controlled traffic.The Centre…
Vaccination for destitute persons in Colombo
The Jinthupitiya MoH office and the Police jointly carried out a special COVID-19 vaccination programme for labourers and persons living on the streets in Pettah at Gunasinhapura on the instructions of Western Province Senior DIG…
502 quarantine law violators arrested
502 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Division.
So far 56,796 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining social…
COVID-19 should not hinder efforts for new Constitution – Sampanthan
Tamil National Alliance Leader R. Sampanthan yesterday said that since the COVID-19 pandemic in the country is temporary, work towards compiling a new Constitution, which is a long-term requirement, should not be delayed.
Making a…
COVID vaccination centres operative today
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Peliyagoda Fish Market opens for wholesale trade
The Peliyagoda Fish Market, will be opened only for wholesale trade from today (August 23) in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka calls on Foreign Minister
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay called on the new Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris after his assumption of duties. Foreign Minister Peiris expressed appreciation and continuous support being provided by India…
President pays homage to Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic at Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy and obtained blessings last evening.
The President was warmly welcomed by the custodian of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic,…