11 families in Piliyandala sent for Quarantine

Health authorities had taken step to quarantine 66 individuals from eleven families in Piliyandala MOH area after a patient infected with COVID-19 was identified today.

Govt to reconsider decision on re-opening of schools, universities

The government will reconsider its decision to open universities and schools on May 11 on account of the sudden rise of the number of COVID-19 patients in Colombo, a Minister said today.

COVID-19: Total recoveries rise to 100

Two more COVID-19 infected patients recovered and were discharged from the hospital today, the Health Ministry said.

SriLankan operates special flights to bring back stranded Sri Lankans

SriLankan Airlines said it will operate special flights from India’s Amritsar, Coimbatore, Pakistan’s Karachi, Lahore and Nepal’s Kathmandu to bring home 433 Sri Lankan students who have been stranded overseas due to the prevailing travel restrictions imposed in view of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Five more test positive for COVID-19

Five more patients had tested positive for COVID-19 today increasing the number of cases to 309 in the country, the Health Ministry said.

Over 1,000 in Bandaranayake Mawatha sent to quarantine

More than 1,000 people belonging to 242 families from Bandaranayake Mawatha in Colombo 12, have been sent to quarantine centres, the Army said.

Trump claims to suspend immigration into US

President Donald Trump said late Monday night he will sign an executive order temporarily suspending immigration to the United States as the nation battles the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

All liquor shops closed until further notice

The government has ordered the closure of all liquor shops in the country until further notice, the Presidential Media Division announced this morning.

No need of reconvening old parliament: President

While stating that the ’law does not expect to do the impossible’, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today said that he had no intention whatsoever to reconvene the old parliament.

General election on June 20 -NEC

The National Elections Commission has decided to hold the General Election on June 20th, a Commission’s official said.

Number of recovered increased to 98

The number of patients recovered from COVID-19 has been increased to 98 with another patient who was recovered this evening, the Health Ministry said.

Number of COVID-19 infected increased to 304

Another person was tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total of infected cases to 304, the Health Ministry said.

First group of stranded Sri Lankans to arrive tomorrow

The first group of Sri Lankans stranded overseas due to Covid-19 pandemic will arrive tomorrow at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Industrial Exports, Investment Promotion, Tourism and Aviation Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said today.

Proteas tour to Sri Lanka postponed amid Covid-19 pandemic

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday jointly announced the postponement of the Standard Bank Proteas tour to Sri Lanka.

Re-opening bars: ADIC wants decision withdrawn

The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) said today experts and all who love the nation were astounded by the government’s decision to re-open bars along with relaxation of curfew and urged the President to take urgent action against this scheme.

US crude falls below $15 a barrel as virus throttles demand

US crude crashed to below $15 a barrel Monday, its lowest level for over two decades, with traders concerned that storage facilities are filling up as the coronavirus pandemic strangles demand.

COVID- 19: AG’s Department closed until further notice

The Attorney General’s Department has been closed until further notice after a private female security officer at the Department was infected with COVID- 19.

Malinga named greatest bowler in IPL history

On the 13th anniversary of VIVO IPL, Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his Mumbai Indians counterpart Rohit Sharma were declared joint Greatest of All Time (GOATs) captains of the IPL, whilst Lasith Malinga took away the title in the bowler’s category.

Ranjan released on bail

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who was arrested for obstructing the duties of police officers, has been released on bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today.

NEC has authority to decide poll date: Deshapriya

National Election Commission (NEC) Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya today said that the NEC has the authority to decide when the postponed parliamentary election would be held.

Curfew in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam extended till Monday

The ongoing curfew in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam Districts will remain in force until 5.00am on Monday (27), President’s Media Division said today.

E-01 opened from Kottawa to Hambantota today: RDA

The Southern Expressway (E-01) will be opened from Kottawa to Hambantota as the first phase from 7.00 a.m to 7.00 p.m today, Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

Covid-19: 24 new cases brings total to 295

Another 24 COVID-19 infected patients were reported in Sri Lanka as at 9.30 am today, increasing the total number of cases to 295, the Health Ministry said.

17 new Covid-19 cases today in SL

Two more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 increasing the total number of infected cases to 271, the Ministry of Health said.

State bodies instructed how to resume work once curfew lifted

The Government has issued guidelines to heads of state entities especially in the district of Colombo as how to resume work after the curfew is lifted on Wednesday, the President’s Media Division said.

Artificial beach comes up in Mount Lavinia

Amidst environmental concerns, the construction of an artificial beach between Kalutara and Mount Lavinia is being expedited.

Second attack was planned after Easter bombings – Police

The police today disclosed that the latest probes into the Easter Sunday attacks had revealed a second attack, which had been planned following the 2019 bombings on April 21st.

Don’t use trains if having cough, cold or fever: GMR

Railways General Manager Dilantha Fernando requested the public not to use the railway services from tomorrow when the curfew is lifted if they have cough, cold or fever which could be COVID-19 symptoms.

15 more tested positive for Covid-19

Fifteen persons tested positive for COVID-19 today increasing the number of COVID-19 infected persons in Sri Lanka to 269, the Health Ministry said.

Liquor stores to open during stipulated hours

Liquor stores and retailers with a valid excise license will be permitted to operate in their respective areas during the hours stipulated in the liquor permit, Deputy Excise Commissioner Kapila Kumarasinghe issuing a statement said.