The Epidemiology Unit has published the latest map showing the prevalence of corona infections in the country. This report is based on the number of cases reported in the Medical Officer of Health divisions in the country until June 06.… Read More
Four people arrested while protesting with the slogan “Dan Spada”
Four people arrested while protesting with the slogan “Dan Spada” Four people have been arrested in Galle for protesting against the increase in fuel prices. The suspects were apprehended while riding in a bucky cart with placards. The arrested persons… Read More
“The Flying Sikh” of India has died – Milkha Singh
One of India’s greatest athletes, Milkha Singh, has died after infected with the coronavirus and he was aged 91 years when he passed away. He was popularly known as “the Flying Sikh” in India because he has won four Asian… Read More
Further samples are being collected to find out if there are any Delta strains infected people in the society.
Dr Asela Gunawardena, Director General of Health Services, said that samples are being taken from various parts of the country to find out if there are any infected people in the Indian Delta Corona strain. He said that samples were… Read More
The maximum retail price of coconut has been removed
The Consumer Affairs Authority says that the maximum retail price for coconut has been removed. The relevant authority has issued a gazette notification in this regard yesterday (June 18). The maximum retail price for coconut was set by Gazette Notification… Read More
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka reported 55 covid 19 related deaths
The total number of covid deaths in the country has risen to 2,480 with the confirmation of 55 covid deaths yesterday. Among them 23 were women and 32 were men, according to the Government Information Department. The total number of… Read More
Lanka Phosphate Company has been transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture
Lanka Phosphate Company has been transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture by a special gazette notification. Until now the company was under the Ministry of Industries under Wimal Weerawansa. These institutions have been transferred by a special gazette notification issued… Read More
Mr. Daya Ratnayake has appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Industries
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has appointedMr. Daya Ratnayake as the Secretary to the Ministry of Industries following his resignation from the post of Chairman of the Ports Authority. Mr. Daya Ratnayake also states that he was informed about this appointment yesterday… Read More
A police officer has been arrested with 50 kilograms of heroin.
A police officer has been arrested with 50 kilograms of heroin. The suspect is a Sub Inspector attached to the Kalutara South Police. The suspect was arrested in a police uniform in the Hikkaduwa area by the Organized Crime Unit.
Will Basil Rajapaksha enter the Parliament as the Finance Minister?
It is revealed that the Chief of the Presidential Task Force on Economic Revival and Poverty Alleviation, Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa is preparing to be sworn in as a Minister. It is being discussed that he will most likely take… Read More
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