Five villages in Beruwala locked down as dodger tests positive for COVID-19
The detection of an individual from Pannila in the Beruwala police area today, who failed to report his infection to health authorities, had compelled...
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7,098 curfew violators nabbed; 1,702 vehicles seized
A total of 7,098 curfew violators have been taken into custody and 1,702 vehicles seized by last noon, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratne said. “Betw...
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One more batch leaves after completion of quarantine
Another batch of 132 people had left for their homes today after completion of the two-week long quarantine process, the Army said. Accordingly, 76 pe...
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Trump backs off New York city quarantine
Donald Trump, seen returning to the White House on Saturday (DM) President Donald Trump has said he will not attempt to quarantine New York and instea...
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South Africa suspends cigarette sales
Following the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioning linking Corona deaths with tobacco consumption, the government of South Africa has decided to...
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Avoid home accidents related to ENT during lockdown period: ENT Surgeons
The college of Otolaryngologists (ENT Surgeons) of Sri Lanka advised people to avoid home accidents related to Ear Nose Throat during lockdown period ...
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SL man in Switzerland dies from COVID-19
A Sri Lankan man living in Switzerland has died from COVID-19 virus on March 25, the Foreign Relations Ministry said.The Sri Lanka Embassy in Berlin h...
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During and before curfew
Pictures show the situation of how roads look deserted when the curfew is imposed and how they get crowded with people once the curfew is lifted....
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Olympic & Paralympic Games postponed due to COVID-19
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed until next year because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, BBC reported today. The...
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Over 167 million Americans now under lockdown
In New York, carpenters in protective gear were seen boarding up a closed beauty store in Manhattan (DM) US, (Daily Mail), 23 March 2020 - Ohio ...
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Colombo, Gampha, Kalutara identified as high risk zones for COVID-19
Curfew in the Colombo Gampha and Kalutara districts will continue until further notice as these have been identified as high risk zone for COVID-19, t...
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Deserted…
Areas of the Colombo and the Gampaha districts were seen deserted during curfew hours. ...
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311 leave for homes after completing 14-day quarantine
A group of 311 persons arrived in Sri Lanka from COVID-19 hit countries left for their homes after undergoing the 14-day quarantine period, the Army s...
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All countries need to work together to protect people, limit economic damage: IMF
The human costs of the Coronavirus pandemic are already immeasurable and all countries need to work together to protect people and limit the economic ...
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Enough stock of fuel in storage - CPC
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today assured that the fuel supply is being done without any hindrance or shortage as an essential service.CPC Chai...
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Kumar Sangakkara in self-quarantine after Colombo return
Sangakkara is currently in self-quarantine at his home in Colombo, after he returned home from a visit to the United Kingdom. This is as per the Sri L...
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Grace period to pay electricity bills- ministry
A grace period has been announced until March 31 to pay the electricity bills, the ministry of Power and Energy said. The consumers will not face disc...
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UNP urges govt. to compensate the severely affected by COVID-19
The United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government to grant a dole to those who are engaged in daily odd jobs as they are the ones who are...
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China to donate more masks
Ambassador Hu Wei met Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi and pledged to donate another 100k Masks(incl. 10k N95) and 20k Test Kits to Sri Lanka sh...
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Fraternity and hypocrisy!
There is a political duo in an area known for the presence of wild donkeys, who are seen campaigning together these days calling themselves, ‘aiya-m...
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