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The travel restrictions imposed on some villages in Rajanganaya, owing to the detection of Covid-19 cases in the area, have been lifted. The Medical Officer...

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the Minister-in-Charge to accelerate the construction works of the Central Expressway project. Construction of the section from Colombo to Kurunegala...

Leader of the United National Party, Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that his party will decide on who the next UNP leader will be "when...

23 people tested positive for the corona-virus on Monday (27) in Sri Lanka. According to the Department of Government Information 01 Sri Lankan returnee from...

Jordanian security forces have used tear gas on a group of Sri Lankan migrant workers, stranded in the Middle East due to unemployment. It is...

Two close associates of the notorious underworld figures ‘Makandure Madush’ and ‘Keselwatte Dinuka’ have been arrested. The arrests were made in the area of Keselwatte,...

The showery condition over the island, particularly in south-western parts is expected to enhance to some extent during the next few days from the...

Children need to be safeguarded from all forms of abuse and it is a must that a secure and safe environment is created for...

Buddhist Dhamma schools, which are currently closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, will recommence under two stages, stated the Department of Buddhist Affairs. Accordingly, Grades...

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stated the import of potatoes will be halted, following the general election. He mentioned this at a public meeting held in...