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Jul 09 2021 July 9, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:06 am
Stop do not enter sign

Locality in Kalutara District isolated from today

July 9, 2021 - 7:06 am

A locality in Kalutara District was isolated with effect from 6.00 am today (July 09), says the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO).

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Jul 08 2021 July 8, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:10 pm
Shasheendra Rajapaksa

Two State Ministry Portfolios reshuffled

July 8, 2021 - 5:10 pm

Two State Ministry Portfolios of Shasheendra Rajapaksa and Mohan de Silva were reshuffled and they were sworn in their new portfolios before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this afternoon.

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Jul 08 2021 July 8, 2021 April 6, 2026 1Comment 1:02 pm
Basil Rajapaksa, Mahinda Rajapaksa and Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Gazette issued detailing functions under Ministry of Finance

July 8, 2021 - 1:02 pm

An extraordinary gazette notification issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (07) detailing the duties and functions of the Finance Ministry which comes under the preview of Minister basil Rajapaksa.

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Jul 08 2021 July 8, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:47 pm
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

31 including Joseph Stalin arrested over protest violating quarantine rules

July 8, 2021 - 12:47 pm

31 persons including Ven. Rathkarawwa Jinarathana Thera and Ceylon Teachers’ Union General Secretary Joseph Stalin have been arrested for staging a protest at the Polduwa Round-about violating quarantine order this morning.

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Jul 08 2021 July 8, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:03 am
Basil Rajapaksa takes oath as a Member of Parliament

Basil Rajapaksa takes oath as a Member of Parliament

July 8, 2021 - 11:03 am

Newly-appointed Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa took oath as a Member of the Parliament this morning (July 08).

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Jul 08 2021 July 8, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:50 am
Basil Rajapaksa sworn in as Minister of Finance in Sri Lanka

Basil Rajapaksa sworn in as Minister of Finance

July 8, 2021 - 9:50 am

Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Minister of Finance before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago.

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Jul 08 2021 July 8, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:58 am
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COPE tells SriLankan Airlines to submit business plan within a month

July 8, 2021 - 7:58 am

Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman MP Charitha Herath yesterday directed SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ashok Pathirage to submit a complete business plan within a month to make the National Carrier profitable.

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Jul 08 2021 July 8, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:51 am
Harshana Rajakaruna

Government suppressing dissent under COVID-19 guise

July 8, 2021 - 7:51 am

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Harshana Rajakaruna claimed the Government was using COVID-19 health guidelines to suppress anti-government views.

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Jul 08 2021 July 8, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:00 am
Sri Lanka Army road block

Updated announcement on isolation orders

July 8, 2021 - 7:00 am

The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) has issued an updated announcement on isolation orders.

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Jul 07 2021 July 7, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:38 pm
Scanner checks people from China for Coronavirus at Bandaranaike International airport in Katunayake Sri Lanka

Fully vaccinated travellers exempted from 14-day quarantine

July 7, 2021 - 11:38 pm

The Health Ministry has issued a new set of quarantine measures applicable for the travellers arriving in Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jul 07 2021 July 7, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:21 pm
Sri Lanka marks Chinese party century with costliest gold coin

Sri Lanka marks Chinese party century with costliest gold coin

July 7, 2021 - 7:21 pm

Sri Lanka on Wednesday issued its most expensive gold coin ever to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, underscoring the close ties between the countries.

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Jul 07 2021 July 7, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:43 pm
Mahinda Jayasinghe

Teacher union leader arrested over a protest

July 7, 2021 - 2:43 pm

Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers Service Union Mahinda Jayasinghe and another individual have been arrested in Pamunugama for staging a protest in violation of quarantine regulations.

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Jul 07 2021 July 7, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:12 pm
Duminda Nagamuwa

Duminda Nagamuwa, four others arrested for staging protest

July 7, 2021 - 12:12 pm

Propaganda Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party Duminda Nagamuwa and four others have been arrested by the Police this morning (07) for organising a protest at Ramanayake Mawatha in Slave Island violating quarantine order.

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Jul 07 2021 July 7, 2021 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:02 pm
Basil Rajapaksa

Gazette declaring Basil Rajapaksa a MP issued

July 7, 2021 - 12:02 pm

The Extra-Ordinary gazette notification declaring Basil Rajapaksa a Member of Parliament has been issued by the Election Commission today (07).

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Jul 07 2021 July 7, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:55 am
Samantha Vidyarathna and Namal Karunaratne

Samantha Vidyarathna, Namal Karunaratne arrested

July 7, 2021 - 10:55 am

Five including Namal Karunaratne and Samantha Vidyarathna were arrested for organising a protest over the fertiliser crisis, in violation of quarantine laws.

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Jul 07 2021 July 7, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:45 am
Gun shooting

Man shot dead in Kataragama

July 7, 2021 - 7:45 am

A 52-year old man was killed in a shooting incident in Kataragama last night, Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.

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