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Schools in Galle Educational Division closed for another week

All schools in Galle Educational Division will remain closed for another week until the 18th of December (Friday), says Southern Provincial Education Secretary Ranjith...

762 Covid-19 cases in total detected today

Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 numbers went up again today (11), as 226 more persons were tested positive for the virus. The newly-identified patients were identified as...

Amendment to quarantine period: Health Ministry decision likely tomorrow

The Ministry of Health is set to review the quarantine period enforced for Sri Lankans returning from overseas. Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha...

Highest number of elephant deaths in the world reported in Sri Lanka – COPA

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has been informed that the highest number of elephant deaths in the world due to the human- elephant...

Geminids meteor shower visible from Sri Lanka on Dec. 13

An annually occurring meteor shower called Geminids Meteor shower will be best seen from Sri Lanka this year on the night of the 13th...

President instructs authorities to look humanely at grievances of prisoners

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed relevant authorities to look humanely at grievances of the prisoners and address them immediately by providing necessary assistance to them. More...

69 foreign returnees confirmed as Covid-19 positive

The Government Information Department says that 69 returnees from overseas have tested positive for Covid-19, increasing the total number of new cases reported so...

Two more Covid-19 deaths confirmed

The Director General of Health Services has confirmed two more Covid-19 related deaths in the country, increasing the death toll due to the virus...

Third Reading of Budget 2021 passed with 2/3 majority

The Third Reading of the Budget for the year 2021 was passed in the parliament with a two-thirds majority a short while ago. Reportedly, 151...

Covid-19 vaccine: Allergy warning over new jab

People with a history of significant allergic reactions should not have the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab, regulators say. It came after two NHS workers had allergic...

Weligama Galbokka – Isolated!

Weligama Galbokka area has been isolated with immediate effect from today (09) until further notice, said the Governor of the Southern Province, Dr. Willie...

G.C.E.(O/L) dates confirmed

The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2020 GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be held from March 1 to 11.

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