With the detection of 325 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (18), the total number of cases from Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters has increased to 14,893, the Government Information Department said.
Three more deaths were reported from yesterday (18) from Kandana, Colombo 12 and 13 bringing the total death toll to 69. All three deceased (aged 70, 74 and 48) have been suffering from diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
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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