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China accused of negligence

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With individuals and groups in the US and the UK initiating legal action against the Chinese Government over the sprea

Patients wait for their turn outside SPC

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 1231

Several people including senior citizens are seen waiting outside the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation(SPC) in Colombo to purchase medicine. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

Navy receives Lankan chef aboard ‘MSC Magnifica’

07 Apr 2020 - 1     - 984

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.

arrested burglar tested covid-19 positive 10 cops in self-quarantine

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 816

Ten police officers who carried out an operation to arrest a burglar in Bopitiya were asked to self-quarantine after the suspect was confirmed to have tested positive for coronavirus, Wattala Municipal Council PHI Varuna Amarasekara said.

President tells SJB: Will grant relief without discrimination

07 Apr 2020 - 2     - 1618

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.

Curfew in high-risk zones to continue indefinitely

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 251

Curfew currently effective in the high-risk zones of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna Districts will remain until further notice, a statement issued yesterday by the President’s office said.

More funds to face COVID-19 crisis SJB leaders pledge support for Gota

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 493

Leaders of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) who met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday have informed that they would support the government in obtaining the approval of Parliament to get more funds allocated to face the COVID-19 crisis and therein to get necessary legislation passed.

Rs.5,000 each for senior citizens, differently-abled, CKD patients

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 113

Health Minister Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi said yesterday Rs.5,000 each would be granted to senior citizens, the differently-abled and those afflicted with Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKDs) through respective Grama Niladharis.

Youth invents COVID-19 disinfection chamber

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 187

U.P. Samarajeewa, a youth from Puttalam who invented his own coronavirus disinfection chamber, believes anyone who enters the premises can be sprayed with the disinfectant within minutes.

14,966 curfew violators nabbed with 3,751 vehicles

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 12

A total of 14,966 individuals have been arrested and 3,751 vehicles seized as of yesterday for violating curfew imposed since March 20, police said.

Bohra community distributes dry rations in Colombo

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 45

Spiritual leader of the International Dawoodi Bohra Community, Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin has initiated a worldwide humanitarian project of distributing food to thousands of needy people in coronavir

1.3 million cases globally COVID-19: 178 confirmed cases in sri lanka

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 6

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka rose to 178 as of late last evening, health authorities said. They said four more patients who were being treated for the virus fully recovered thereby bringing total recoveries to 38. 137 patients are still under treatment. As of last night, five persons had died of coronavirus in the country. Meanwhile, it was reported that there are 1.3 million cases globally.

15 staff members of Apeksha Hospital sent to quarantine

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 17

Fifteen staff members including several doctors of Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama have been directed to the Waikkal quarantine centre after a patient who arrived to obtain treatment from the OPD test

Support service to rectify domestic electricity, water supply failures

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 19

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), together with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited (LECO) and National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSADB), has launched a special programme to provide immediate solutions to issues of electrical systems and plumbing of the households of electricity and water consumers during the curfew period with effect from yesterday.

COVID-19 burials UAE slams unsubstantiated reports

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 49

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Colombo has cautioned of attempts to incite racism and hatred against Muslims through misleading reports. The warning came as reports spread yesterday on social media that UAE had banned the burial of coronavirus victims.

Overseas investments through OIA suspended for three months

07 Apr 2020 - 0     - 24

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa issued an extraordinary gazette last evening suspending payments through Outward Investment Accounts (OIA) for overseas investments by Sri Lankans for a period of three months.

Local company manufactures beds for COVID-19 patients

06 Apr 2020 - 0     - 536

A local company has started manufacturing emergency beds for the use of COVID-19 patients, a statement from the Ministry of Industries said.

COVID-19 pandemic may not spiral in SL due to high temperature, humidity levels : Local researcher Huzefa Akbarally

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The COVID-19 pandemic may not spiral out of control in countries such as Sri Lanka due to its high temperature and high humidity levels as it has been noticed that the pandemic is causing a wider spread in low-temperature countries, independe

ten more COVID-19 cases reported

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Ten more COVID-19 infected patients were reported yesterday, bringing the total to 176 in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Health said.

Govt. should take effective steps to safeguard country’s economy: Ranil

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It is important for the government to take more effective steps to safeguard the country’s economy, former Prime Minister Rani

Let’s not talk of elections now : Cardinal

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It is not advisable to make inquiries whether it is possible to hold general elections at a time when the country plunged

SJB to meet President today

06 Apr 2020 - 0     - 57

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), a breakaway group of the UNP, will meet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at preside

Police nab over 14,000 curfew violators during last 16 days

06 Apr 2020 - 0     - 15

A total of 14,238 individuals who violated the strict curfew regulations imposed over the COVID-19 pandemic over the pas

Undergo further 14-day quarantine at home: Army Chief

06 Apr 2020 - 0     - 73

Army Commander Shavendra Silva yesterday requested those who completed the mandatory quarantine period to undergo another 14-day quarantine period at their homes. He renewed the request after two persons who completed the 14-day quarantine were tested positive for COVID-19.

Curfew in other districts will be lifted at 6 a.m. today

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Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna Districts to continue

Workers trapped in WP to be evacuated

06 Apr 2020 - 0     - 28

Kindly contact the Office of the Senior DIG Western Province on 011-2441147, 0113456162, 0113456163, 0113456164, 0113456165, 0113456166, 0113456167, 0113456168, 0113456169, 0113456170, 0113456171

PUCSL implements electrical and plumbing services during curfew

06 Apr 2020 - 0     - 11

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) together with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited (LECO) and National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) to implement a special service to provide immediate solutions to the issues of electrical systems and plumbing of the households of electricity and water consumers, during the curfew period, a statement said.

Customs to release containers, vehicles stuck in ports

06 Apr 2020 - 0     - 18

Steps have been taken to expedite the release of containers and imported vehicles stuck at the Colombo and Hambantota P

Authorities discuss to lockdown Colombo?

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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     - 1654

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

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China accused of negligence

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