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1890 COVID infections reported today

Newly Designated Isolated Areas

617 arrested for violating quarantine laws - Continuous operations to find quarantine law violators

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana stated that continuous operations are carried out to find quarantine law violators across the country and a total of 617...

Today is the World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day on 8 May, set to Inspire a Global Chorus for Birds and Nature - World Migratory Bird Day Organization

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia Prof. M.D. Lamawansa meets Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia Prof. M.D. Lamawansa met Foreign Minister Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena on 06 May 2021 at the Foreign Ministry.

Schools, pre-schools, pirivenas , universities and tuition classes to remain closed until further notice - Education Minister

Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris stated that, due to the prevailing pandemic situation in the country, schools, pre-schools, pirivenas, universities and tuition classes will remain...

Instructions to expedite the construction of new ward complexes and buildings in hospitals

New buildings constructed in several hospitals including Kalubowila Hospital will be opened to the public soon.

Current Affairs

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Addresses the 77th Session of UNESCAP

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, today via a video message, addressed the opening segment of the 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission...

Nekath Seettuwa’ presented to President

Following the ancient customs and traditions, the ‘Nekath Seettuwa’, the table of auspicious times for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year was presented to...

National ‘Aluth Sahal Mangalya’ held under President’s patronage

The National ‘Aluth Sahal Mangalya’ (New Rice Festival) one of the most venerated ancient agricultural rituals to offer the maiden harvest of Maha season to...

Coherent strategy to boost local apparel industry

Garment owners assure President of meeting export targets

B2B Meetings to Connect Sri Lankan Exporters of Avocado & Passion Fruit with High-End Supermarkets in Mumbai

The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai together with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) successfully connected Sri Lankan fresh fruits exporters (avocado and passion...

I invite everyone to join in a national effort to mobilize public opinion against corruption and waste- President’s 73rd Independence Day speech

I invite everyone to join in a national effort to mobilize public opinion against corruption and waste President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addresses the nation at the 73rd...