The death toll from the Easter Sunday terror attacks has risen to 321, State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene told Parliament today (23).
By Sandun Jayawardana
The death toll from the Easter Sunday terror attacks has risen to 321, State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene told Parliament today (23).
Making a special statement in Parliament, Minister Wijewardene revealed that 38 of those killed were foreigners.
About 500 individuals were injured in the attacks, out of which 375 are still receiving hospital treatment, he added. This includes 19 foreign nationals, he further stated.
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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