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Kader Masthan tests COVID positive in antigen test

Kader Masthan tests COVID positive in antigen test

Auckland named world’s most liveable city as COVID shakes up rankings

COVID-19 has shaken up the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual ranking of most liveable cities, propelling Auckland to first place, replacing Vienna, which crashed out of the top 10 as the island nations of New Zealand, Australia and Japan fared best. MORE..

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1,057 more people under arrest for disregarding quarantine laws

Sri Lanka Police on Wednesday (June 09) arrested 1,057 people who violated the quarantine regulations, says DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..

Spells of showers expected in parts of the island today

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..

Sri Lanka is taking concrete efforts towards achieving SDGs amidst pandemic - PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the Sri Lankan government is taking concrete efforts to make progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) endorsed by the United Nation, even amidst the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE..

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Sri Lanka confirms highest death toll in a single day with 67 fatalities

Sri Lanka on Wednesday (June 09) registered 54 more victims of COVID-19, marking the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day. MORE..

Free transport for seniors traveling to obtain pension

The Presidential Task Force on Economic Revival and Poverty Eradication says that state and private banks island-wide will be open on June 10 and 11 for the payment of pensions. MORE..

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Gazette prohibits traders from refusing to sell 12.5kg LPG cylinders

A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued prohibiting traders from refusing to sell or compelling consumers not to buy 12.5 kg cylinders of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). MORE..

Daily coronavirus case count moves to 2,716

The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 543 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, moving the daily total of new cases to 2,716. MORE..

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Fernandopulle on decision to extend travel restrictions

The government will decide whether or not to further maintain island-wide travel restrictions based on COVID-19 data reported until June 14, says State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID-19 Disease Control Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle. MORE..

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