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SOLITARY FATALITY REPORTED ON COVID-19 RELATED CONFIRMED BY DGHS AS ON THE 31st

Sanath Nishantha, Milan remanded further ; Johnston also made a suspect SLPP MPs Milan Jayathilake and Sanath Nishantha as well as 11 others arrested over their involvement in the attacks on the GotaGoGama and MynaGoGama peaceful protest sites were remanded…

Commission appointed to investigate on loss of life and properties on May 09 violence, appointed Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate and report on all loss of life and property, including arson, robbery and…

IMPORT DUTIES ON MANY GOODS UPPED   Ministry of Finance has decided to lift the licensing system imposed for the importation of a large number of goods and items under 369 HS codes, with effect from today (June 01). The…

Bangladesh donates 2.2 million USD worth of essential medicines   Bangladesh has reiterated its commitment to Sri Lanka through a 2.2 million USD donation of essential medicines. The Ministry of Health said the High Commissioner of Bangladesh Tareq Md Ariful…

Shashi granted bail Shashi Weerawansa has been granted bail by Colombo Magistrate’s Court until the appeal is considered by courts. On May 27, the wife of former minister Wimal Weerawansa was sentenced to 2 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 100,000…

Vikum, Shavendra get appointment letters President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Major General Vikum Liyanage as the new 24th Commander of the Army. He will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and will assume duties in his new post…

Power cuts down to 2 hrs The Ceylon Electricity Board says daily power disruptions will reduce to two hours from June 02. Accordingly, all areas will experience power cuts of two hours on June 02 and 03.