Health Medical experts demand more tests to fight possible upsurge
Medical experts have warned that Sri Lanka needs to expand the availability of more COVID-19 tests to battle a possible upsurge in the coming weeks. Senior…
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Politics UNP-President meeting postponed to tomorrow
The meeting scheduled to be held yesterday between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and a group of UNP MPs has been postponed to tomorrow, a UNP MP told Daily…
Health 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 relevant…
Crime 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. “Between 6:00…
Health Covid-19 patient at Kalubowila sends 15 patients and 20 staff into quarantine
Subsequent to the identification of a covert COVID-19 patient at the Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila, 15 patients and 20 staff members who came into contact…
Law 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 in the…
Sports 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 but the…
Crime 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 during the…
Health 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 ministry…
Health 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 people from…
Health 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 only the Osu…
Sports 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 on a…
Technology 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 handed…
Politics 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 instead order a…
Travel 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 governments…
Health 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 coronavirus…
Health 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. “It…
Health 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 the…
Politics 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 suspend…
Health 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 as there…
Health 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 has…
Law 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 collated by…
Sports 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 current…
Sports 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 deliver…