One missing; over 12,000 affected due to Burevi
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Govt. awaits submission of experts’ committee report
Government awaits the submission of the experts’ committee report to decide on the modalities of using any vaccine approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Sri Lanka, an official said yesterday.
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No critical damage due to Burevi: DMC
No critical damage has been caused to respective areas due to Burevi cyclone, which entered Eastern Coast last night, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
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Mahara Prison inmate escapes from Ragama Hospital
An inmate who was admitted to the Colombo South Teaching Hospital after being injured during the unrest at the Mahara Prison has escaped from the hospital, police said
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A crop of turmeric sufficient enough for local requirement will be harvested soon, Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said.
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18-hour water cut from 10.00 a.m today
Eighteen-hour water would be commenced at 10.00 a.m today and it will last until 4 a.m tomorrow in Wattala area, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.
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There is a new development with regard to the extradition of former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran who is wanted for the Bond Scam, Minister of Justice Ali Sabry told Parliament yesterday.
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It is not “Sir” or the Government that has failed, but those who voted for this Government, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said on Sunday.
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Isolation status in remaining areas to be reviewed: Ajith Rohana
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Heated arguments flared up in Parliament yesterday when SJB MP Harsha de Silva alleged that the government has decided to close down Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).
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COVID-19 peak of second wave maybe over: Health authorities
Health authorities yesterday said that following a downward trend recorded in COVID-19 cases reported from isolated areas in the Western Province, the peak of the second wave may be over but PCR tests were being conducted across the country to detect any further clusters.
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Two more Covid-19 deaths reported; toll rises to 124
Two more individuals passed away due to Covid-19 increasing the death toll to 124, the Department of Government Information said.
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Total Covid-19 cases in Sri Lanka surpass 25,000
The total Covid-19 cases so far reported in Sri Lanka crossed 25,000 with 528 more individuals testing positive for Covid-19.
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All scheduled flights informed about coming cyclone, no flights cancelled: BIA
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