Update: 338 arrested for violating curfew

A total of 338 individuals had been arrested by the police since Saturday for violating the curfew which was imposed island-wide, the Police Headquarters said.

Coronavirus deaths in Italy surge by 793

Italian officials say a further 739 coronavirus patients have died in a single day, taking the total number to 4,825.

Govt to receive another US$ 700 million from China in May

Higher Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane said Sri Lanka would receive another US$ 700 million in May as a concessionary loan from China Development Bank .

COVID-19; Convene All Party Conference- Karu

Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has requested the government leaders to convene an All Party Conference to consider the views and reach collective decisions in the national effort to overcome the present catastrophe.

New polling day will fall after May 14; Gazette issued

The Election Commission said that it would announce the date for the General Election after 14 days starting from April 30, 2020.

Prison shooting update; one more inmate dead

Another inmate, who was injured in the Anuradhapura Prison shooting incident has succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Anuradhapura Hospital, official sources said.

COVID19; Jack Ma donates medical supplies to SL & 9 nations

The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation today announced plans to donate much-needed medical supplies to 10 more countries in Asia including Sri Lanka to help the global fight against COVID-19, Business Wire reported.

Hydroxychloroquine & Azithromycin for COVID-19 Treatment-GMOA submits concept paper

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has submitted a concept paper prepared by Professor Kamini Mendis on the treatment of COVID-19 patients with drugs Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin in the COVID19 Task Force meeting today.

China shares virus knowledge with SL and 18 other nations in onine conference

Chinese health officials and experts and their counterparts from 19 countries in Euro-Asia and South Asia, including Sri Lanka held an online video conference on the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus on Friday, China Daily reported.

One inmate dead and three injured in A'pura prison riot

One inmate has been killed while three other inmates have been injured in a shooting reported during a tense situation at the Anuradhapura prison a short while ago. A fire has also been reported at the prison.

Attendees of a Jaffna mass urged to contact authorities after pastor tested positive

The provincial health authorities and the Northern Province Governor’s Office are looking for the attendees of a mass held in Jaffna after the pastor who conducted the mass was tested positive for the COVID-19.

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.