Covid- 347 new infections detected in Sri Lanka

The Health Ministry says that another 347 persons have tested positive for Covid-19 today, as the daily count of new cases continues to rise in the country.

This brings the tally of Covid-19 cases registered in the country thus far to 655,730. 

According to official figures, 618,797 positive cases have recovered.

Following the new development, the...

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Nine new Covid-19 deaths confirmed in Sri Lanka

The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 09 coronavirus-related deaths for March 11, pushing the country’s Covid-19 death toll to 16,390.

This figure includes 07 males and 02 females, according to the Department of Government Information. 

One of the deceased patients is between the ages 30-59 years and the remaining 08 are in...

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Advisory issued for thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern, Central and Uva provinces and in Kalutara District, the Department of Meteorology warned in a weather advisory. 

Heavy showers about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Central, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces.

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Father takes own life after brutally beating three kids

A man from Makulugaswewa area in Galewela has taken his own life after brutally beating his three kids using a rod.

According to reports, he had committed suicide after assuming that his two sons and daughters were killed after the assault.

The 36-year-old was identified as Mihira Nuwan Chamikara, was reportedly upset over a dispute he has had with...

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