Night travel restriction in effect from 11 pm tonight

12 May 2021

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Following immense confusion on whether the travel restriction will come into effect from today or tomorrow, Army Commander Shavendra Silva has clarified that the night restriction will come into effect from tonight.

Last digit ID system introduced for non-essential movements

12 May 2021

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The public can travel for non-essential purposes from tomorrow (Friday) till 31st May based only on the approved last digits of the ID numbers of the day, the Police said. The ID system will not apply when a travel ban is in place.

Islandwide travel restriction, similar to curfew, from tomorrow to Monday

12 May 2021

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An islandwide travel restriction will be imposed from 11 pm tomorrow to 4 am till Monday in order to prevent a further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Army Chief Shavendra Silva told Daily Mirror.

Strict islandwide travel restrictions similar to curfew till May 31

12 May 2021

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Strict travel restrictions will be imposed from 11 pm to 4 am daily islandwide from tonight till May 31 to prevent a further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Daily Mirror.

Basil leaves the country for US

12 May 2021

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Basil Rajapaksa who is heading the high-powered Presidential Task Force for Economic Revival and Poverty Eradication during the COVID-19 pandemic, last night left the country for the United States, the Daily Mirror learns.

Travel restrictions between districts likely

11 May 2021

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The government will impose travel restrictions between districts if the need arises.

UPDATE - Provinces to be sealed off this week till May 30

10 May 2021

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Provinces will be sealed off this week after strict travel restrictions are to be imposed between the provinces to prevent a further spread of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus, Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Center for the Prevention of COVID-19 outbreak, General Shavendra Silva told Daily Mirror.

WHO approves China’s Sinopharm for emergency use worldwide

07 May 2021

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The World Health Organization (WHO), on Friday approved China’s Sinopharm vaccine under the emergency use license, the world body announced.

Nasheed in critical condition even after multiple surgeries

07 May 2021

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Former Maldives President and present Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed who was injured in a blast on Thursday evening remains in critical condition in intensive care after being treated for multiple injuries.

Lawyers of DIG Bimshani write to IGP to reinstate her back immediately

07 May 2021

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Lawyers of DIG Bimshani Jasin-Arachchi, who was removed from her duties as the DIG in charge of the Police Ombudsman Range, has written to IGP C.D. Wickramaratne urging him to immediately reinstate her back to her assigned duties or allocate other suitable duties, a statement from her lawyers said.

GS Sports denies links to Namal’s project

06 May 2021

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GS Sports has denied any involvement with a project initiated by Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Namal Rajapaksa to establish 500 container crossfit gyms islandwide.

Ruhuna University lashes out at critics, explains why students remain in hostels amidst COVID-19

05 May 2021

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The University of Ruhuna, has dismissed allegations that it was forcefully keeping students in hostels despite the government’s decision to close all universities and said it would take legal action against those who had launched a mud slinging campaign against the University.

'Dhammika paniya' not a cure to COVID-19, clinical tests confirm

05 May 2021

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Clinical tests have confirmed that the syrup introduced by Ayurvedic practitioner Dhammika Bandara is not a cure to the COVID-19 virus.

Cabinet approves proposal to appoint rehabilitation facilitator for North, East

04 May 2021

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The Cabinet, has approved a proposal to appoint a Rehabilitation Facilitation Officer for the north and east, in order to strengthen the rehabilitation programs among the war affected. As a result, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Coordinating Secretary, Geethanath Kassilingam will be appointed to the post.

Army Chief says pics of niece's wedding amidst COVID-19 pandemic is fake

03 May 2021

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Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Center for Prevention of COVID-19, General Shavendra Silva yesterday denied claims that his niece’s wedding had been held on Monday at a leading luxury hotel in Colombo amidst the pandemic, stating this was part of a campaign to sling mud at him.

UDA takes over Kollupitiya Super Market from CMC

27 Apr 2021

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The Urban Development Authority (UDA) has taken over the Kollupitiya Supermarket from the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) through an Extraordinary Gazette notice signed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Roy-Tho postponed after some players test positive

26 Apr 2021

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The Royal-Thomian cricket matches scheduled to be held next month have been postponed until further notice after some players tested positive with the COVID-19, the Daily Mirror learns.

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COVID-19 virus now airborne in Sri Lanka

23 Apr 2021

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The COVID-19 virus has become airborne in Sri Lanka, just like in several other countries, sources within the Health Ministry told Daily Mirror, which is why the country may be witnessing a rapid spread in infections.

Ship with radioactive materiel enters Hambantota Port

21 Apr 2021

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A ship with radioactive materiel entered the Hambantota Port on Tuesday night but has now been told to move into the outer port immediately.

Caroline Jurie no longer Mrs. World 2020

21 Apr 2021

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Mrs. World Inc. Organization, today said it had accepted the resignation of Caroline Jurie stating that the first runner up at last year’s international pageant, Mrs. Ireland World, Kate Schneider, will now become the new Mrs. World 2020.