Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has tested positive for the COVID-19, his office confirmed.
He is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital. His staff also have been directed to self-quarantine by health authorities.
Meanwhile, State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera also said that he too, tested positive today following PCR test carried out yesterday.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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