Health SLMCS distributes gift packs IDH & Mulleriyawa Hospital staff
The Sri Lanka Muslim Civil Society (SLMCS), an Organisation committed to Unity as One Nation distributed 2000 gift packs to front-line staff at the IDH and…
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Health India extends coronavirus lockdown until 3 May
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a nationwide lockdown until 3 May to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The announcement comes on what…
Health Two villages in Beruwala isolated due to Covid-19 threat
Panvila and Cheena Koratuwa villages in Beruwala have been sealed off and place under isolation due to COVID-19 outbreak, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said.…
Health 218 COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka
One more Covid-19 infected patient was reported, increasing the total number of cases in Sri Lanka to 218, the Health Ministry said.
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Health Three more Covid-19 patients found
Three more Covid-19 infected patients were reported, increasing the total number of cases in Sri Lanka to 217, the Health Ministry said.
Business Colombo blossoms
The month of April considered as the beginning of 'spring season' in the country when trees flourish with fruits and blossoms. Seen here is Colombo deserted…
Health S14 power sets arrive from China
Four S14 power sets ordered by the Railways Department arrived in Sri Lanka from China yesterday. The order was placed before the COVID-19 pandemic spread…
Crime Seven arrested for spreading false information on Covid-19
Seven persons had been arrested over the last two days for spreading false information on Covid-19 over social media, police said. They said 16 individuals had…
General National New Year auspicious times
The auspicious time to light the hearth for Sinhala and Tamil New Year, which will dawn at 8.23 p.m. today, is at 10.05 p.m. facing the East and dressed in…
Health 210 COVID-19 infected patients in SL
Seven more persons have tested positive for the COVID-19 today increasing the total number infected patients in Sri Lanka to 210, the Ministry of Health said.…
General Lengthy queues for kerosene
Lengthy queues were seen at gas stations that pump kerosene. People were seen carrying bottles at queues to fill them with kerosene.
Health 27 staffers of Ragama & Welisara Hospitals sent to quarantine centre
Twenty seven healthcare staffers of the Ragama and Welisara Hospitals have been sent to the Navy Quarantine Centre in Mulankavil, the Navy said today. It sajd…
Politics Where is your face mask?
An Army officer is seen advising two persons who had not worn face masks in a backdrop where the Government has made wearing masks compulsory when travelling…
Health ‘Exit strategy’ on curfew to be implemented by end of April: Dr. Jasinghe
An ‘exit strategy' for the prevailing curfew could be implemented by end of April for several districts in the low risk zone if the country continues to…
Health 67 sent to quarantine centre from Ratnapura found negative for COVID-19
The 67 persons who were taken to the quarantine center at Diyatalawa Army Camp from Ratnapura and Pelmadulla were brought back to their homes as the PCR tests…
Health US surpasses 20,000 coronavirus deaths
While many countries around the world and cities in the U.S. are pointing toward positive signs that social distancing might be finally flattening the curve,…
Health To honor frontline workers battling COVID-19
The Lotus Tower was lit up last evening to pay respect to all health workers, tri-forces and police personnel, and all other support teams in the frontline in…
Health Four more COVID-19 patients recover
Four more COVID-19 infected patients have been discharged from the hospital after being recovered, increasing the total number of recovered cases to 54, the…
General It’s Good Friday
Churches in the country looked deserted today due to pandemic situation despite today being the Good Friday when Catholics remember the crucifixion of Jesus.
Politics SLPP suspends membership of Thanamalwila PS member
The SLPP party membership of Thanamalwila Pradeshiya Sabha member Nalaka Ranaweera, who was arrested for raping a 13-year-old girl in Sevanagala, has been…
Politics Let’s be together in spirit this Sinhalese & Tamil New Year: Aussie PM
In a message for the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, "though we cannot gather together in our homes or congregate…
Health Colombo Rubber Auction held successfully under strict health security measures
The Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) with the approval of the government and Health and Indigenous Medical Services Ministry commenced its weekly…
Health COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs.585mn with public donations
The balance of the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed over Rs.585 million with the public donations made by today, the President's…