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Nine million people were fully vaccinated as of yesterday, Heath Minister Keheliya Rambukwella tweeted. He also stated that, vaccinations of the 20 to 30 age group will begin in the Western Province and Galle District.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is lifting a coronavirus ban on travelers from ten countries including Sri Lanka, the presidential spokesperson said on Saturday. The ban, introduced in April then expanded to more countries…
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Sri Lanka and South Africa second ODI game will be held today at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 2.30pm.
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A foreign fishing vessel carrying a large stock of heroin was seized by the Sri Lanka Navy with seven crew members onboard on seas South of Sri Lanka, said the Navy Spokesman. Following a tip off received by the Sri Lanka Police,…
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739 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 64,647 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…
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Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris Professor Peiris yesterday dismissed reports of a food crisis in the country, saying an emergency situation was declared not because of any shortage of essential food, but because the Government…
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The Government on Thursday imposed Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) for sugar and rice with immediate effect. Accordingly, Maximum Retail Price of Keeri Samba is Rs. 125 per kilogram, White or Red Samba – Steamed or Boiled (excluding…
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State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal yesterday dismissed all allegations that there is a food shortage in the country, pointing out that the country has sufficient stocks of food for the foreseeable future and beyond.…
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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr Harsha de Silva yesterday questioned as to who made the decision to administer the Pfizer vaccine to the 20-30 year category in the Hambantota District. “Is Hambantota 20-30 year category top priority…
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Buddhilini de Soyza’s photo ‘The Great Swim’ (L) and Gagana Mendis Wickramasinghe’s picture titled “Lockdown chicks”
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