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More areas in Ratnapura, Gampaha, Colombo and Nuwara-Eliya districts were isolated with effect from 6.00 am today, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). Following areas were isolated until further notice: ■.Ratnapura DistrictKiriella police area - Upper Division of Matuwagala Watta ■. Gampaha DistrictWallata police area - Olanda Village in Hendala North GN Division and Rubber Watta Village...

Another One million doses of China’s Sinopharm vaccine has arrived in Sri Lanka this morning, said the State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana. A charter flight carrying the consignment of the one million doses of Sinopharm vaccines arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

Isolation status imposed in following areas were lifted from this morning, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak. They are: ■.Gampaha DistrictBiyagama police area = Yatihena GN Division – Polhena Road, Lake View Road and BOI Road up to Lake Road Meegahawatta police area = Siyambalapewatta GN Division – Devala Road, Ariyadasa Withanage Road, End of Ariyadasa Withanage Road...

Briefing on the damage to aquatic life in the aftermath of 'X-Press Pearl' container ship sinking, the Attorney General told the Colombo Magistrate's Court that at least 176 turtles, 20 dolphins and four whales have perished due to the resultant chemical leak. In the last few days, the carcasses of many sea animals have washed ashore. The Wildlife Department has...

The highest number of COVID vaccinations administered in a single day was carried out yesterday. 170,995 doses of Sinopharm vaccine in total have been administered, said th State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana. Accordingto the Epidemiology Unit statistics, 91,759 doses of Sinopharm were provided as the 1st dose, while 79, 236 doses were administered as...

An Extraordinary gazette has been issued extending the age limit for compulsory retirement of medical officers of all grades in the public service. According to the gazette notification, the medical officers in the public service can now retire at the age of 63 and the amendment will be effective from April 20, 2021. Earlier, the age limit for the compulsory retirement...

The showery condition over the south-western part of the island is expected to be slightly enhanced today (01st July), stated the Meteorology Department. Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and Southern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and...

Four more areas were isolated with effect from this morning, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). The following areas will be isolated until further notice:■. Jaffna DistrictKayts police area - Kalliththeru and Kalavanthalvu in Karainagar GN Division ■.Kandy DistrictKandy police area - Welameda Road in Suduhumpala West GN Division ■.Nuwara-Eliya DistrictKotmale police area - Middle area in...

403 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Spokesperson Ajith Rohana.

Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western province and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, stated the Meteorology Department. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Mullaitivu, district in the evening or night. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary...