Curfew extended in Colombo, Gampaha & Puttalam till Tuesday

The ongoing curfew in Colombo, Gampaha and Puttalam Districts has been extended till 6.00am on Tuesday (24), the President’s Media Division said.

Hemas Holdings offers its hotel in Negombo as quarantine centre

Hemas Holdings Plc has offered its Club Hotel Dolphin in Negombo as a quarantine centre to the Government if the need arises, as part of wider public-private sector efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Youth dies in accident in Veyangoda

A 17-year-old youth had died after the motorbike he was riding collided with an ambulance in Kalagedihena, Veyangoda during the Curfew hours today.

130 arrested for curfew violation

At least 130 individuals had been arrested by the police for violating the curfew which was imposed island-wide since yesterday, the Police Headquarters said.

77 active COVID-19 patients in SL

Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19, increasing the total number of cases to 77 in Sri Lanka, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.

Hotel Association offers selected hotel facilities to prevent COVID-19

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) today said that the Association is willing to work with the membership to offer selected hotel facilities in the battle against preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Prevent virus spread instead of cracking down on people for remarks: Rajitha, SF

Former MPs Rajitha Senaratne and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka yesterday said the focus should be made on preventing the spread of COVID-19 instead of cracking down on people for the statements they make. ’’The disease is spreading fast and the number of cases are increasingly daily. Therefore, one should think of saving the people from the crisis,’’ Dr Senaratne said.

28 arrested for curfew violation

The police had arrested 28 persons who had violated the curfew which was imposed island-wide since yesterday, the Police Headquarters said.

Italy calls in military, as 627 people die in 24 hours

Soldiers were being drafted in to help enforce the lockdown in Italy on Friday as officials announced 627 new deaths, the largest single-day toll anywhere in the world since the coronavirus outbreak began.

UNP urges govt. to compensate the severely affected by COVID-19

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government to grant a dole to those who are engaged in daily odd jobs as they are the ones who are mostly affected by the crisis brought on by the spread of COVID-19.

No Daily Mirror newspaper on Saturday and Monday

We wish to inform our readers that the Daily Mirror newspaper will not be published on Saturday (21) and Monday (23) due to the countrywide curfew imposed to control the spread of Covid-19 virus. However, our web edition will bring you the latest updates on the current situation.

97 SL pilgrims from India sent to quarantine centre

A group of 97 Sri Lankan pilgrims who returned to Sri Lanka this morning, has been sent to the quarantine centre in Anuradhapura, National Operation Centre for Prevention of Covid-19 announced.

SL facilitates outward movement of foreign nationals

Arrangements are being made for the smooth return of foreign nationals who are presently in Sri Lanka on tourist and other visa categories, the foreign ministry said.

72 active COVID-19 patients in SL

Two more persons tested positive for COVID-19, increasing the total number of cases to 72 in Sri Lanka, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.

Act with great restraint & follow advices: PM

In a statement, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today urged the public to act with great restraint and with the future in mind at a time when the world is in a very difficult situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strictly adhere to social distancing policy: Govt.

The Government today requested the public to strictly adhere to the social distancing policy of one metre at public places.

Number of COVID-19 patients rises to 70

The number of COVID-19 contracted patients in the country has increased to 70 by now, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.

Several absconding Sri Lankan returnees are those who had traveled to Italy illegally

Several Sri Lankan nationals who have returned from Italy but are now absconding the quarantine procedures, are those who had fled to Italy illegally and do not have the necessary documentation, military sources told the Daily Mirror.

Dambulla Mayor arrested over bicycle race

Two persons including the Mayor of Dambulla were arrested today for organising a bicycle race in violation of the restrictions imposed by the government against mass gatherings, police said.

SL rupee hits Rs. 189 against US Dollar

Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar making the selling rate to Rs.189.87, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said.

Update: Highways remain open for curfew passes

All expressways are open and a curfew pass is required to use them, Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando said.

Six more tested positive for COVID-19: Total rises to 65

A total of 65 COVID-19 active patients had been reported in Sri Lanka with six more individuals were tested positive for coronavirus today, the Health Ministry said.

Stock market closed

The Board of Directors of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has decided to close the market today in view of the curfew imposed by the government to enable staff to travel to their homes.

SriLankan passengers can reach Airport by producing air tickets, passports

Airlines passengers, who are flying out, can reach the Airport during the curfew period, by producing their air tickets and passports to security forces and checkpoints, the SriLankan Airlines announced.

Stock market crashes as S&P SL20 fallen over 11 percent

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has technically crashed as S&P SL20 has fallen over 11 percent as of now.

Cancer hospital urges visitors to stay away

Senior doctors at the Maharagama Cancer Hospital have urged visitors to refrain from visiting warded patients, warning that there would be a disaster if a COVID-19 infected individual visits the hospital.

Island-wide curfew to be imposed until Monday

An island-wide curfew will be imposed from 6 pm today (20) until 6 am on Monday (23), the President’s Office announced.

Police curfew in Puttalam district,Kochchikade, Ja-Ela,Wattala lifted for 3 hours

The Police curfew which was imposed in the Puttalam district, Kochchikade police division, Wattala and Ja-Ela areas, has been lifted at 9 am today and will be re-imposed at 12 noon, Police said.

“Work from home” - CERT issues red alert

There is a high-level threat as hackers could attack remote user credentials and emails when organisations allow employees to work from home, the Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned.

The groups who evaded quarantine are traitors: Amaraweera

The groups who had protested at the airport and evaded quarantine should be considered as traitors as they were directly responsible for the country’s current situation, Transport Services Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.