Sri Lanka’s former envoy to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga says he is aiming to bring in at least 2,500 Russian tourists per month to Sri Lanka after the country re-opens its borders and approval is received from the Health authorities.

An Indian couple reportedly chartered a plane and held a mid-air wedding with more than 160 guests in an effort to escape coronavirus restrictions.

While claiming that they did send a letter in March requesting the Health authorities to provide their family members with the COVID-19 vaccine, the Government Medical Officers’ Association said the so-called members of the medical unions, who had

While stressing that certain categories of healthcare workers especially a powerful medical trade union were granted special provision to vaccinate their immediate family members, Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) said this has happened in suc

A total of 687 more COVID-19 patients have been detected increasing the daily count of COVID-19 cases to 2,970, the Government Information Department said.

The Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, decided to suspend the importation of a limited number of vehicles today (24) in view of the current situation in the country, the PM’s office said.

Sri Lankans will have the opportunity to witness a lunar eclipse on the day after tomorrow (26), the full moon Vesak Poya Day, a senior official of the Arthur C. Clarke Centre said.

While issuing a general weather forecast for the next 36 hours, the Meteorology Department forecast heavy showers above 150 mm could be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has appeared in court in person for the first time since her government was overthrown by the military in February.

No public transport services tomorrow after the temporary relaxation of travel restrictions, Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama announced today.

The Bangladesh Bank board on Sunday approved in principle a draft $200-million currency swap deal with Sri Lanka, which is struggling to maintain a moderate foreign exchange reserve.

The United National Party (UNP) has questioned the Government about the prohibition of vehicular movement during the relaxation of travel restrictions and urged it to enforce these measures while adhering to the laws of the country.

Six Grama Niladhari (GN) divisions in Ratnapura, Galle, Gampaha and Nuwara-Eliya districts have been isolated from 4.00 p.m with immediate effect, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.

Only one member from a family would be allowed to go out to buy essentials from any outlet within walking distance when the travel restrictions are relaxed, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union today showed their dismay over the decision by the Health Ministry to vaccinate relatives of Government Medical Officer’s Association (GMOA) members ignoring other health workers, who also face the same risk in

The government today decided to proceed with the islandwide travel restriction till June 7, relaxing it three days in between for people to purchase essentials, Minister Johnston Fernando said.

Highest percentage of COVID deaths occurred due to long-term non-communicable diseases and it has been found that the virus had spread among all age groups, Consultant Community Physician and Non-Communicable Diseases Director Dr. Vindya Kumarapeli s

The management of any hospital cannot reject to admit COVID-19 patients whatsoever, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said.

A hotline number 1965 has been introduced for the public to inquire about essential services that are in operation during the travel restrictions.

More than 20,000 COVID-19 patients have been reported from all districts in the country within last seven days, of which nearly 10,000 patients were from the Western Province alone.

A threatening letter has been sent to an immigration facility in central Japan over the death of a Sri Lankan woman while being held there, investigative sources said Monday.

Three persons including the driver of the cab have been arrested over the death of Puttalam Urban Council Chairman Abdul Baiz in a road accident in Puttalam yesterday.

The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation and requested for a report from the Panadura Base Hospital management after allegations were raised that several female patients at the Covid-19 ward had been asked by the ward staff to change diap

Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs has announced the suspension of entry for travellers arriving from red list countries such as Sri Lanka,India, Pakistan,Bangladesh and Nepal, on all flights starting today (May 24).

Strong winds (50-60 kmph, up to 70-80 kmph gusty wind at times) during thundershowers are expected over the North Andaman sea and adjoining east central Bay of Bengal and deep sea area of southwest Bay of Bengal during next few days

Police have arrested 636 persons for violating quarantine laws yesterday despite the travel restrictions is in force, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government Janaka Bandara said he sought Cabinet approval for the vaccination of all public servants against Covid-19.

The spike in the number of people infected with the coronavirus has resulted in some hospitals being unable to meet the demand.

The COVID-19 death toll in the country soared to 1,210 after 32 more deaths were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services, the Government Information Department said.

The Ministry of Health has suspended drive through PCR tests at private hospitals.