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COVID deaths nearing 10,000
With another 204 deaths reported on Thursday (2), the country's total COVID fatalities increased to 9,604, the Health Ministry said.
Majority of yesterdays’ deaths (149) were those above 60 years of age. Fifty people between 30 and 59 have died from the virus and another five under the age of 30.
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva on Thursday announced the commencement of vaccination for those between 20 to 30 years. Close to four million people in the above age group will be administered the vaccine at district level.
Meanwhile, 3619 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 with majority from the Western province.
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Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
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Immigration Dept. to launch online passport appointment system
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
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Dr Hans Wijayasuriya to be named as Secretary to Ministry of Digital Economy
Dr Hans Wijayasuriya named as the Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy is to be appointed as the Secretary of a newly constituted Ministry of Digital Economy, the President’s Media Division said.
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