Cabinet has approved a proposal from the Health Minister to purchase another 6 million doses of the Russian manufactured Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
The Government had earlier purchased 7 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine at a cost of USD 9.95 each for a sum of USD 69.65 million based on the recommendation of the Cabinet Appointed Negotiation Committee.
The new batch of 6 million doses of the vaccine will be purchases at the same price.
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
Railway General Manager H.M.K.B. Bandara passed away of a sudden illness today in Anuradhapura.
Fox Hill motor sports event ends in tragedy, seven killed
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