Covid-19: Meegahawatta Police Station temporarily closed

The Meegahawatta Police Station has been temporarily closed after the OIC and another police officer of the Police Station contracted the Covid-19, according to the area Public Health Inspector.

WP, Kurunegala top list in Covid-19 cases

A total of 895 COVID-19 cases were reported in the country yesterday out of which nearly 500 cases were reported from the Western Province.

Stringent action against failure to wear face masks;19 arrested - Police

Nineteen persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and thereby violating quarantine laws, police said

UNP Deputy Leader calls on chief prelates

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday called on the Mahanayaka of Ramanya Chapter Most Venerable Makullewe Wimala Thera at Mirigama Vidyawansa Maha Pirieena and the Chief Incumbent of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera at Kelaniya temple. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Two foreigners among four COVID deaths reported today

Four more COVID-19 patients including two foreigners succumbed to the virus today bringing the death toll to 642, the Government Information Department said.

Total COVID-19 cases exceed 100,000

The total COVID-19 cases reported so far in Sri Lanka surpassed 100,000 mark with 880 more individuals testing positive for the virus.

Large crowds seen in upcountry

A large number of people seen in Nuwara Eliya today despite repeated instructions issued by the authorities to restrict traveling due to Covid-19, Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa

Over 700 arrested over Easter Sunday attacks

A total of 702 suspects have been arrested over the Easter Sunday bomb attacks as of today, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

CID allowed to detain Rishad, his brother for 72 hours

Former minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaj Bathiudeen who were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department this morning, have been allowed to be detained for 72 hours in connection with the Easter Sunday terror attacks.

Four more die of COVID-19

Four more persons succumbed to COVID-19 yesterday increasing the death toll to 638, the Government Information Department said.

Covid-19 cases on the rise in Colombo, Gampaha and Kurunegala Districts

A total of 478 out of the 969 Covid-19 infected cases reported in the country yesterday were from the Western Province while 251 cases were reported from the Kurunegala District, according to the National Operation Center for Prevention of Covid-19

SriLankan Airlines says no VVIPs on Nairobi flight

In response to the Daily Mirror article on Thursday, titled ’UL planning fully sponsored VVIP flight to Nairobi next week?’, Sri Lankan Airlines stated the said flight would not carry any VVIPs on board but instead would have only journlalists as part of a media familiarization tour.

Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother arrested over Easter Sunday attack

Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaj Bathiudeen have been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

Bride and Groom Wedding Fair

The opening ceremony of the Bride and Groom Wedding Fair 2021 was held at the BMICH yesterday under the patronage of Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake. The exhibition would be held until Sunday (25).

US provided a great deal of assistance to SL in 2020 - US Ambassador

U.S. Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz said the United States provided a great deal of assistance to Sri Lanka in view of COVID-19 last year – US $7.6 million in direct support and 200 ventilators that were provided last year, in 2020.

I’ve been to Anti-Corruption Secretariat three times: Anura

While admitting that he had been to the Anti-Corruption Secretariat three times, JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday he would join any camp to take action against fraud and corruption.

Heated cross talks over alleged move to arrest Harin

Heated cross talks erupted between Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the government in Parliament today disrupting business scheduled for the day.

931 COVID-19 patients detected today

A total of 931 positive COVID-19 cases were reported today surging the total cases to 99,691, the Government Information Department said.

Steady supply of Covid-19 vaccines assured

In the wake of disruption to supply of AstraZeneca vaccines from Serum Institute of India due to worsening of the Covid-19 situation, Sri Lanka is in touch with other manufacturers for purchases to proceed with the vaccine roll-out without any disruption, an official said today.

Dhanushka seeks SLC to take immediate actions over false allegations

Referring to the recent allegations made against Danushka Gunathilaka regarding a brawl in Matara, his Lawyer, Nishan Premathiratne said that the cricketer had requested SLC to take appropriate action to mitigate the continuous damage being caused to his reputation through these ’’frivolous and unfounded’’ allegations.

COVID-19: SLMA says third wave imminent

The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) today warned the general public of the imminent threat of a third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak over the next three weeks.

Health Ministry issues revised health guidelines

The Health Ministry today issued revised health guidelines to be followed by the general public until May 31.

Go in for immediate zonal lockdowns, warns GMOA

The Government and Health Authorities must conduct immediate surveillance to locate COVID infected red zones accurately and must impose travel restrictions and zonal lockdowns without further delay, the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today warned.

Monk on fast unto death

Badiwawa Diyasena Thero commenced fast unto death outside the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs today against Migettuwatte Sumitta Thero being elected as the Secretary of the Kalpitiya Shasanarakshaka Balamandalaya. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

COVID positivity rate in Colombo at 1-2%

The positivity rate of COVID-19 patients within the Colombo municipal limit now remains at 1- 2 per cent after testing people selected in target groups or through random sampling, an official said.

Can’t be satisfied with country’s current COVID situation: Keheliya

Cannot express satisfaction with the prevailing situation in the country and people should behave adhering to COVID-19 regulations, Cabinet spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Mini floods in Colombo...

Several roads in Colombo city are seen affected with minor floods due to torrential rain showers this afternoon.

No travel restrictions at the weekend

Travel restrictions will not be imposed during the weekend and the public is requested to avoid gatherings and assist to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Army Commander and Head of the National Operation Center for the Prevention of COVID-19, General Shavendra Silva said.

Complaint lodged against Harin Fernando with Welikada police

Government MP Janaka Tissakuttiarachchi said he lodged a complaint against opposition MP Harin Fernando with the Welikada police over an assault case.

COVID-19 virus now airborne in Sri Lanka

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.