COLOMBO (News 1st): A total of 257 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed so far on Saturday (Nov. 21), the Government Information Department said. Thereby, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 19,537. According to the Epidemiology Unit, 5837 active COVID-19 pati...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The vote on the second reading of the 2021 Budget was passed in parliament on Saturday (Nov. 21) with a majority of 99 votes. A total of 151 votes were cast in favour of the 2021 Budget, while 52 votes were cast against. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa presented the budget...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at the Department of Meteorology on Saturday (Nov. 21) issued an "Advisory for Heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas." The disturbance over Southeast Bay of Bengal developed into a low-pressure area this morning (Nov. 21), and it is ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The total number of COVID-19 cases reported from Sri Lankan prisons has risen to 617 after another 63 cases were detected, the Prisons Department said on Saturday (Nov. 21). Of the 617 cases recorded, 578 were inmates and 39 were Prison officials, Chandana Ekanayake, the Commi...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Public services at the National Archives have been restricted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of National Archives said on Saturday (Nov. 21). "People are required to contact the department and place an appointment prior to visiting the National Archives t...