Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore closed for two weeks
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore will be closed with effect from today for two weeks since there had been a Confirmed COVID-19 Case reported...
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South Africa series hangs in the balance
South Africa were due to arrive in Sri Lanka towards the end of May to play three ODIs and three T20 internationals as part of the new broadcast cycle...
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UNP PS member arrested for obstructing duties of Navy
A member of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha (UNP) has been arrested for obstructing a group of naval personnel from performing their duties durin...
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120 COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka
Three more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Sri Lanka to 120, the Health Ministry said.The m...
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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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Medicine to doorstep
The Rajya Osu Sala of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation has taken steps to send medicines to people's doorsteps on request. The government said onl...
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Arunodaya Mawatha in Rajagiriya under scrutiny
Aranodaya Mawatha at Obeysekerepura in Rajagiriya, has come under scrutiny following the information that two children and four adults, who had gone o...
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Air Force hands over new Isolation Unit at IDH
The new Isolation Unit, consisting of 16 rooms, at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH), which was completed within ten days was ...
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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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Emergency flights for tens of thousands stranded in S.Asia
Thousands of tourists and trekkers are stranded in far-flung areas of Nepal(AFP/File) KATHMANDU AFP March27, 2020 - Foreign go...
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Italy’s coronavirus death toll is higher than China’s
Army medical staff disinfect coffins being kept in a church near Bergamo, Italy(DM) Italy, (Daily Mail), 28 March 2020 - Italy’s c...
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Abans donates to hospitals across island
Many responsible citizens have been joining in to support the efforts of the government to fight COVID-19 and the Abans group too has lent a hand.&nbs...
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Navy introduces full-body disinfection chamber
The Sri Lanka Navy has developed a disinfection chamber to prevent and control the spread of new coronavirus. Navy said the Eastern Naval Command and ...
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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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US overtakes China with most cases
The US now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than any other country, with more than 85,500 positive tests. According to the latest figures colla...
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COVID-19 postpone ICC Cricket tournaments
The International Cricket Council today has announced further action in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. After careful evaluation of the curr...
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Home delivery of essential commodities begins: PMD
In order to prevent uncontrolled gathering of people at market places amidst effort to combat COVID -19, a special mechanism has been established to d...
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No new COVID-19 positive cases so far today: Minister
No new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Sri Lanka within the day as at 4.30 p.m., Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said. A remaining 99 ...
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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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Ride-hailing industry takes plunge putting gig workers’ livelihood at great peril
Sri Lanka’s sprawling ride-hailing industry dominated by PickMe and Uber fell victim to what appears to be a protracting coronavirus pandemic, throw...
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HSBC Sri Lanka offers relief to Personal and Corporate customers
HSBC, the largest international bank in Sri Lanka, is offering a range of relief measures for its personal and corporate customers given the challenge...
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