News from 2020

A grace period has been announced until March 31 to pay the electricity bills, the ministry of Power and Energy said. The consumer…

The Neville Fernando Hospital in Malabe and the Borella Castle Street Hospital are to be used to treat pregnant mothers suspected …

A total of 338 individuals had been arrested by the police since Saturday for violating the curfew which was imposed island-wide, …

Army trucks drive along a road in Bergamo yesterday in what Italians have described as one of the ‘saddest’ images in the coun…

People wearing protective face masks (HT)   Beijing, (Hindustan Times), 19 March 2020 -  China on Thursday said it …

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government to grant a dole to those who are engaged in daily odd jobs as they …

Ambassador Hu Wei met Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi and pledged to donate another 100k Masks(incl. 10k N95) and 20k Test …

In a statement, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today urged the public to act with great restraint and with the future in mind at…

The Government today requested the public to strictly adhere to the social distancing policy of one metre at public places. In a s…

The number of COVID-19 contracted patients in the country has increased to 70 by now, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.…

Nishan De Mel By Shabiya Ali AhlamAs Sri Lanka is witnessing its economy coming to an almost stagnant state due to the unavoidable…

There is a political duo in an area known for the presence of wild donkeys, who are seen campaigning together these days calling t…

The talking point among people in a certain district these days is said to be about a daughter of a former purohita who had amasse…

A roly-poly political high-up from an area South of Gin Ganga is said to be offering Rs. 2.5 million each to popular local politic…

The number of patients infected by COVID-19 has increased to 50, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said. Speaking at the Nati…

The Railways Department today decided to limit all train services up to Negombo on the Colombo-Puttalam line from this evening, th…

The government has decided to remove import duty and other taxes imposed on all imported face masks and disinfectants includi…

While issuing an extraordinary gazette notification the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today declared a maximum retail price for…

A programme to sterilize all train compartments arriving at the Dematagoda, Maradana and Maligawatta Running Sheds was commenced t…

Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha has requested foreign governments to facilitate the appropriate extension of visas for Sri L…

The entire country should come together and support all transparent quarantine activities, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Saj…

“All international airports in the country will be closed for passenger arrivals from 0400 today to midnight 2359, March 25,” …

The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) yesterday decided to suspend all pilgrimages and leisur…

Former MP Arujna Ranatunga yesterday said he will refrain from contesting the general election because of the crisis brought on by…

A rumour that went viral recently said that a young offspring of a top political family currently attached to a security service i…