181 stranded Sri Lankans return from Russia

A total of 181 Sri Lankans, who were stranded in Russia due to the Corona-19 pandemic has arrived in the country this morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

COVID-19 cases climbs to 1,141

Three more people tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total confirmed cases in Sri Lanka to 1,141, the Health Ministry said.

Online patient-doctor platform for Corona advice developed

As an aid to combat the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country, an interactive computer application for patient-doctor communication platform was developed by the faculty of computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University.

Covid-19 cases rise to 1094, recoveries reach 674

Five more Covid-19 infected patients were reported increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 1,094 while 14 Covid-19 patients were recovered and discharged from hospitals, the Health Ministry said.

No Covid-19 cases in society within last 24-day

No Covid-19 patients were reported in society within the last 24 days, except from the quarantine centres, Chief Epidemiologist Dr Sudath Samaraweera said.

Kosgoda Tharaka’s accomplice ‘Mana’ arrested

Manoj Harshana alias ‘Mana’, an accomplice of underworld figure ’Kosgoda Tharaka, has been arrested with over 200 grams of heroin worth Rs. 2.5 million by the Police Special Task Force (STF).

New Ransomware: CERT issues high-level alert

There was a high-level threat as new threat of Ransomware could attack companies and individuals worldwide, the Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned.

35 Seychellois nationals arrive in SL for treatment

Thirty-five Seychellois nationals arrived in Sri Lanka at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake yesterday to undergo treatment for several illnesses and health conditions including heart diseases at private hospitals, the government said.

293 naval Covid-19 patients recovered

Ten more naval personnel infected with COVID-19 were recovered and discharged from hospitals, increasing the total number to 293, the Navy said.

Nearly 2,000 PCR tests within yesterday

A total of 1,998 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests were carried out yesterday, Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) said.

34 SPs promoted as SSPs

Thirty-four Superintendent of Police (SP)s have been promoted to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).

Never allow any harm to Islamic brotherhood -Prez

President Goatabaya Rajapaksa in his Ramazan message said that everyone should never allow any harm to the Islamic brotherhood due to acts of a small number of extremists.

Toll of COVID-19 cases rises to 1,089

Four more persons tested positive for Covid-19 increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 1,089, the Health Ministry said. Official figures show that 429 active cases are under medical observation.

SL navy ship reaches stranded SL fishing vessels off Indonesia

Sri Lankan multiday fishing vessels driven away to the seas off Indonesia by the effect of inclement weather caused by the Amfan cyclonic storm, are now heading towards the island under the assistance of SLNS ‘Samudura’ and the fishing vessels are provided fuel by the ship, today (23).

Gota asks Modi for US$ 1.1 billion special SWAP facility

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide US$ 1.1 billion special SWAP facility to top up the US$ 400 million under SAARC facility to help Sri Lanka in dealing with its foreign exchange issues, the Sri Lanka Presidential Media Division said.

Security beefed across SL as nationwide curfew comes into effect

Security has been beefed across Sri Lanka as a 2 day nation wide curfew came into effect from 8pm on Saturday with nearly 1000 road blocks set up in all districts, the police said.

Muslims to celebrate Ramazan tomorrow

Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Ramazan Festival tomorrow (24), following the sighting of the new moon, the Colombo Grand Mosque said.

7 more Covid-19 cases reported; Toll rises to 1,085

Seven more Covid-19 infected patients were reported increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 1,085, the Health Ministry said.

Curfew in all districts to be relaxed from Tuesday

The police curfew in all districts would be relaxed and only be in effect from 10pm to 4am daily from Tuesday (26) until further notice, the President’s Media Division said.

SL effectively fighting COVID-19 under Gotabaya’s leadership: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Sri Lanka is fighting COVID-19 effectively under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s leadership

COVID-19 recoveries increase to 660

Forty more Covid-19 infected patients have recovered and been discharged from the hospitals increasing the total number of recovered cases to 660, the Health Ministry said.

Disagreement among members of SJB and UNP

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will include UNP in its alliance after the general election but would push those who have deals with the government aside, a former UNP MP and SJB candidate Thushara Indunil Amarasena said yesterday.

Re-opening of schools: Infrared thermometers, wash basins to be provided

All schools would be equipped with temperature screening devices, sinks to wash hands and sick rooms before reopening, Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said yesterday.

Presidential Task Force to protect archaeological sites

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that a Presidential Task Force will be appointed under the Defence Secretary to conduct a comprehensive survey of archaeological sites in the East and to take measures to preserve them, the President’s Media Division said today.

CID, MSD, SIU Directors among latest police transfers

Eleven senior police officers including the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), SSP W.Thilakaratne, have been transferred with immediate effect, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratne said.

Lanka IOC reduces Petrol 92 price by Rs.5

The Lanka IOC has decided to restore the Prices of Petrol 92 at par with CPC petrol sheds by reducing Rs.5 per Litre with effect from midnight today.

Toll of COVID-19 cases rises to 1,059

Two more navy personnel tested positive for Covid-19 increasing the total cases in Sri Lanka to 1,059, the Government Information Department said.

Rains expected at Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces

Showers would occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts, Department of Meteorology forecast today.

Pakistan Airlines flight with 90 passengers crashes in Karachi

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft A320 Airbus on Friday crashed in Model Colony near Jinnah international airport Karachi.

Supreme Court postpones hearings of FR petitions till Tuesday

The Supreme Court has postponed the further hearing of the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the date set by the Elections Commission to hold the General Election, until next Tuesday (May 26).