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New PCR testing facility opened at BIA
The new PCR testing lab, where tourists as well as migrant workers returning to the country will be able to test themselves instead of staying at a hotel facility until the test reports come, was declared open at the Bandaranaike International Airport today (23) and will be open to public from Saturday.
Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella , Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga and State Minister of Health Dr Sudharshani Fernandopulle declared open the facility which has the capacity to provide 500 reports an hour and 7000 reports in a day.
Sri Lankan migrant workers returning will be able to obtain the facility for US $40.
(Pix by T.K.G.Kapila)
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NPP wins Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabaha election
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SLR to resume northern line train operations
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Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
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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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