All economic centers to be open on Aug 24,25
All dedicated economic centres across the country will be open for wholesale trade on August 24 and 25, said the State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa.
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Gas shortage to be resolved
Island-wide Domestic Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas cylinders distribution is coming back to normalcy within the next few days as the major gas suppliers are taking every possible step to expedite the distribution process, said State…
Over 91% of COVID deaths were of unvaccinated
More than 91 percent of the people who died of COVID-19 in the country have not received any COVID vaccine, Acting Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Samitha Ginige said today.
Speaking at a media conference held at the Government…
INS Shakti arrives with 100 tonnes of medical-grade oxygen in Sri Lanka
Indian Naval ship ‘Shakti’ has arrived at the Colombo Harbor with liquid oxygen this evening.
In response to a call of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, from the Chief of Naval Staff of India, Admiral…
Shakti arrives with oxygen in Sri Lanka
Indian Naval ship ‘Shakti’ has arrived at the Colombo Harbor with liquid oxygen this evening.
In response to a call of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, from the Chief of Naval Staff of India, Admiral…
UAE to approve tourist visas for Sri Lankans
Passengers carrying passports issued by several countries including Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Nigeria or Uganda can enter Dubai with tourist visas if they have not entered or been to these countries in the last 14 days,…
Sandahiru Stupa Pinnacle to remain at Kalutara Bodhiya premises
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…
SPC commences medicinal drug home delivery
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…
Over 2,500 COVID-19 patients recovered
2,580 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 323,390, the Epidemiology Unit confirmed
Afghan Ambassador meets PM
The Afghan Ambassador to Sri Lanka, M. Ashraf Haidari called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Honorable Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris.
In light of the recent events in Afghanistan, they offered the Ambassador and the…