News from 2020

Lengthy queues were seen at gas stations that pump kerosene. People were seen carrying bottles at queues to fill them with kerosen…

Twenty seven healthcare staffers of the Ragama and Welisara Hospitals have been sent to the Navy Quarantine Centre in Mulankavil, …

An Army officer is seen advising two persons who had not worn face masks in a backdrop where the Government has made wearing masks…

An ‘exit strategy' for the prevailing curfew could be implemented by end of April for several districts in the low risk zone if …

The 67 persons who were taken to the quarantine center at Diyatalawa Army Camp from Ratnapura and Pelmadulla were brought back to …

While many countries around the world and cities in the U.S. are pointing toward positive signs that social distancing might be fi…

The Lotus Tower was lit up last evening to pay respect to all health workers, tri-forces and police personnel, and all other suppo…

Four more COVID-19 infected patients have been discharged from the hospital after being recovered, increasing the total number of …

Churches in the country looked deserted today due to pandemic situation despite today being the Good Friday when Catholics remembe…

The SLPP party membership of Thanamalwila Pradeshiya Sabha member Nalaka Ranaweera, who was arrested for raping a 13-year-old girl…

In a message for the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, "though we cannot gather togethe…

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The Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) with the approval of the government and Health and Indigenous Medical Services Mi…

The balance of the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed over Rs.585 million with the public donations made b…

A musical programme organised by the Sri Lanka Army for the entertainment and to expel the stress and loneliness of residents who …

After considering the COVID-19 situation and the prison overcrowding in the country, Attorney General Dappula de Livera has issued…

These are trying times for all of us due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed to curb the virus in the country. M…

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From left: Dialog Axiata PLC Group Sustainability Specialist Jeyarajasingam Iyngararaj, Dialog Axiata PLC Group Sustainability Hea…

IFC, the largest global development institution and member of the World Bank Group, hailed PickMe’s agility in crises response a…

Focused on providing support and service during this challenging time, Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has commenced deployment of mobile…

A total of 1,724 individuals have been arrested and 496 vehicles seized within a 24-hour period which ended 6.a.m today for curfew…

A group of European Union (EU) ambassadors met with the Chairman of the Special Task Force on Providing Essential Services, Basil …

Manning Market in Colombo were seen crowded with people who had come to purchase vegetables and other essentials while most of the…

The Colombo Electrical Traders Association (CETA) donated a set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to Colombo Divisional Secr…