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New cyclone developing near Sri Lanka
Another cyclone is now developing near Sri Lanka. According to meteorological experts, the new cyclone will affect the island next...
Severe action against those avoiding PCR testing
Police say they will strictly enforce the law against individuals who disregard orders to submit themselves to PCR testing. Police...
Steps to increase repatriation of Sri Lankans residing abroad
The government has taken steps to increase the repatriation of Sri Lankans currently living abroad. Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra...
Sri Lankans trapped in Ethiopian war zone rescued
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that 38 Sri Lankans trapped in the war zone in the Tigris region in...
Covid 19 vaccination fist phase : 4.2 Million Sri Lankans to get the jab
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi informed Parliament yesterday (26) that the Government will facilitate the first round of COVID-19 Vaccines, once...
UAE temporarily stops issuing visas to citizens of 13 countries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan,...
Peliyagoda fish market to be reopened
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says that the Peliyagoda fish market will be opened soon. According to him, retail trade will...
Operations at all Ports Authority terminals back to normal
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) says that operations and other services at all its terminals are gradually returning to...
Schools in another education zone closed
It has been decided to close all schools in the Kalmunai Education Zone for a week. This was confirmed by...
Cyclone ‘Nivar’ wrecks havoc in the North
By Dinasena Rathugamage The Disaster Management Center says that 84 houses in Jaffna have been partially damaged due to the...
