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561 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 458,646 , the Epidemiology Unit confirmed .
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The National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI), which was temporarily closed due to the pandemic situation in the country, will be reopened on October 4. Clients are urged to make appointments in advance via hotlines 225 (for…
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Two persons have been arrested while transporting 9kg and 920g of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs. 79 million by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in Murunkan, Mannar yesterday. As an extension…
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The ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa left Ahungalla Pulinathalaramaya today morning (Oct 02) amidst religious blessings. Accordingly, two revered articles on parade will reach the day’s destination, the…
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Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said the World Bank has appreciated Sri Lanka’s 100,000 km road development project under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour…
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The driver and conductor of private bus which was plying from Anuradhapura to Colombo violating travel restrictions between provinces, were taken into custody yesterday morning at Madatugama, Kekirawa Army and Police barrier.…
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National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) Chairman Samadhi Rajapaksa highlighted that the country’s current pandemic situation has now recorded a remarkable improvement and said if people completely refrain from consuming any…
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With the reopening of the country yesterday after a long lockdown, normal traffic was seen in Colombo and suburbs. Here a policeman directs traffic going towards Colombo in Rajagiriya. (Picture by Dushmantha Mayadunne)  
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Public transport services resumed yesterday with the ending of the six-week long lockdown. The buses are permitted to carry only a limited number of passengers as seen in this picture. (Picture by Dushmantha Mayadunne)
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UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara yesterday said that recruitment of new members to the United National Party (UNP) will be carried out in three stages. He made this comment while expressing his views to the media…
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