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SL to tread on road to normalcy from May 11

02 May 2020 - 0     - 2349

The normalisation of livelihood and institutional operations in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam Districts will commence on May 11 while curfew is still in effect, the President’s Media Division said, adding that curfew in other districts would be effective from May 4 to 6 from 08:00 p.m. to 05:00 a.m.

Former Nawalapitiya UC Chairman, 7 others remanded over gambling

02 May 2020 - 0     - 1693

Eight people including the former Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council who were arrested for gambling at a restaura

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Coronavirus Test kits validated before use - Dr.Anil Jasinghe

30 Apr 2020 - 0     - 2096

The Health Ministry is at the helm of Sri Lanka’s fights against the coronavirus, a fight which the Government says is moving ahead effectively. Director General of Health Services, Dr. Anil Jasinghe is playing a key role in the efforts to contain the s

Havelock Lane, Dabare Mw, Torrington 60 watta isolated

29 Apr 2020 - 0     - 4640

Health authorities yesterday declared Torrington 60 Watta in Colombo 7, Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita and Haveloc

171 stranded Lankans return home

29 Apr 2020 - 0     - 1438

One hundred and seventyone Sri Lankans including students stranded in India -- after the suspension of flights between Sri La

Govt. to bolster COVID-19 testing

28 Apr 2020 - 0     - 2057

Health officials said yesterday despite a steep rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, a majority of new patients were from identified clusters and that Sri Lanka had still not advanced into the community transmission of the pandemic. ​

Do not use schools as quarantine centres- UNP

28 Apr 2020 - 0     - 286

The United National party (UNP) yesterday urged the government not to use schools to station security forces who return

Order of 1000 body bags unrelated to Covid-19

28 Apr 2020 - 0     - 813

The Health Ministry had requested the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) 1,000 body bags not with the expectation o

Expert sows uncertainty over animals contracting COVID-19

28 Apr 2020 - 0     - 578

An expert has warned that animals contracting COVID-19 cannot be ruled out completely. Senior lecturer in vete

Ranjan gets credit pass for O/L English

28 Apr 2020 - 0     - 1342

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who sat for the 2019 GCE Ordinary Level examination, has got a ‘C’ pass for English.

Navy receives Lankan chef aboard ‘MSC Magnifica’

07 Apr 2020 - 1     - 2095

Cruise ship ‘MSC Magnifica’ on its way to Italy from Australia left Colombo Port last noon after disembarking a Lankan crew member and admitting a 75-year-old female German passenger to the Colombo National Hospital after she suffered a heart attack, former State Minister of Ports and Shipping Kanaka Herath said.

President tells SJB: Will grant relief without discrimination

07 Apr 2020 - 2     - 3271

The government has made arrangements to provide relief to people amid difficulties brought about by novel coronavirus, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had told leaders of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) whom he met yesterday.

Authorities discuss to lockdown Colombo?

04 Apr 2020 - 4     - 25749

Top authoritative sources told Daily Mirror yesterday that discussions were ongoing if Colombo can go in for a lockdown for a few days in order to search for more infected people, as well as to stop

People of all religions could face difficulties due to COVID-19: PM

04 Apr 2020 - 0     - 2020

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said the government always act based on the instructions made by the health officials thinking about the well-being of all the citizens, though the current COVID

Health authorities to increase testing of COVID-19 patient contacts

04 Apr 2020 - 0     - 607

The health authorities will increase the testing of persons who got into contact with COVID- 19 patients who are dead or currently under treatment, an official said.

Udayanga Weeratunga granted bail

04 Apr 2020 - 0     - 1523

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga was yesterday granted bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

STF, Police jointly maintain law and order

02 Apr 2020 - 0     - 667

STF personnel were seen together with the Police in Colombo in maintaining law and order during the curfew hours for the first time yesterday. This was witnessed at the Peliyagoda check point.

Opposition too should be permitted to serve people:SJB

02 Apr 2020 - 0     - 348

The Opposition should also be allowed to play a major role in providing relief to people at this time crisis, The Samagi Jana Balaweg

Court unable to hear Ranjan’s case due to curfew

02 Apr 2020 - 0     - 324

The case filed by Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage against former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake could not g

Nivard Cabraal prescribes panacea for 2.5 mn state, private sector employees

02 Apr 2020 - 0     - 406

Former Central Bank Governor and Economic Consultant to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa proposes to return approximately 20% of the balances amounting to around Rs.500 billion of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) lying, dire

Prof. Janaka de Silva steps down

02 Apr 2020 - 0     - 1034

Professor Janaka de Silva stepped down as Director of Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) after a period of six years. Professor Senaka Rajapaksa is appointed as the new Director of the PGIM.

People rush to buy essential goods during curfew in Colombo City

02 Apr 2020 - 0     - 436

Distribution of essential goods took place in the Colombo City yesterday despite the curfew in force yesterday. The presence of people

Dambulla Economic Centre faces closure

02 Apr 2020 - 0     - 233

The Dambulla Economic Centre has come to a standstill as it is expected to be closed for a period of two weeks, it is reported.

Harsha says funds saved by sinking oil prices should be utilized for public welfare

01 Apr 2020 - 0     - 147

The funds which the government is saving as a result of plummetting oil prices should be used to provide a weekly cash transfer or voucher for Rs 5,000 for the daily wage earners and self employed, former Minister Harsha de Silva said yesterday. “Given that oil

Ranil to make a special statement on Thursday

01 Apr 2020 - 0     - 208

Former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is to make a special statement on Thursday on how the Sri

Bandula on COVID-19: Apparels will take $2bn hit from supply chain disruption

31 Mar 2020 - 2     - 1513

The apparel sector will lose USD 2 billion for the three-month period starting from March because of the disruption to supply chain in Europe and the US following the COVID-19 outbreak, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardene said yesterday.

Second COVID-19 death confirmed from Negombo

31 Mar 2020 - 0     - 3790

All eleven members in his family have been ordered to be self-quarantined

7,098 curfew violators nabbed 1,702 vehicles seized

31 Mar 2020 - 0     - 286

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.

Five villages in Beruwala locked down as dodger tests positive for COVID-19

31 Mar 2020 - 0     - 372

The detection of an individual from Pannila in the Beruwala police area yesterday, who failed to report his infection to health authorities, had compelled relevant officials to lockdown five village

Ministry slams rumours on postponing Advanced Levels

31 Mar 2020 - 0     - 292

The Education Ministry yesterday refuted rumours on postponing the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination scheduled to be held this August.

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