SL vaccinate 186,654 persons so far against COVID-19
A total of 186,654 personnel have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of today, the Chief Epidemiologist said. Read More »
COVID-19 death toll reaches 390
The COVID-19 death toll increased to 390 today as the Health Services Director General confirmed six more deaths, the Health Ministry said. Read More »
COVID-19 recoveries increase to 67,831
A total of 847 more Covid-19 patients recovered and were discharged from the hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries to 67,831, the Epidemiology Unit said. Read More »
Sports Minister reveals plan to set up 25 Youth Hubs in all districts
Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa has said that plans have been made to set up 25 Youth Hubs covering all districts, the Prime Minister's Office said today. Read More »
First-ever Waste to Energy plant to be launched on Feb 17: Minister
The first-ever Waste to Energy project in Sri Lanka would be inaugurated at Kerawalapitiya in Hendala on February 17, Minister of Power Dullas Alahapperuma said. Read More »
Rs.3mn worth turmeric seized from Kakativu Island
A haul of 437 kilos of smuggled turmeric worth around Rs.3 million was seized by the Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment during a patrol in Kakativu Island, Mannar, the Defence Ministry said today. Read More »
No environmental destruction due to Gama Samaga Pilisandarak: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that the environment would not be destroyed because of the Gama Samaga Pilisandarak programme that is taking place under his patronage in rural villages. Read More »