The health Ministry has announced that all essential services such as health services and utility services should operate during the quarantine curfew period adhering to health guidelines.

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva yesterday warned people not to misuse the 10-day quarantine curfew which came into effect from 10 pm last night and to remain at home as health workers and authorities rushed against time to stop a further sprea

India’s drug regulator has approved the world’s first DNA vaccine against Covid-19 for emergency use.

Germany has stepped in to support Sri Lankan exporters of organic products to obtain broader market access to European Union by providing key information on required certifications and standards, labelling and packaging rules, and distribution channe

Picture shown people are being given the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Money, Capital Market and State Enterprises Reform State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal said those who pressurise the government into imposing an island wide lockdown pay no attention to the plight of 4.2 million Sri Lankans who live on daily wages, s

The Cabinet should be rearranged in accordance with the urgent need of fighting the current pandemic and re-building the battered economy, a leading university don said yesterday.

More educational institutions should be created to include vocational training for students who are unable to pursue university education, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardane said.

Considering the delay in the issuance of licenses due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera instructed the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to extend the validity of the licenses which are being current

In a situationg where the Government has already imposed a ten-day lockdown, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa requested the general public to be prepared to make sacrifices if the country is to be placed under a lockdown for a longer period of time.

Three unique mutations appearing in Delta variant together found for the first in the world from Colombo, Dr Chandima Jeewandara said.

Every citizen above 30 years of age will be given both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine by September 10,President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said.

The Colombo High Court has announced that 20-year-rigorous imprisonment was imposed against four accused including Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha former Chairman Sampath Vidanapathirana for murdering a British aid worker Khuram Sheikh, will be effective f

The fully vaccinated individuals are 65% less likely than unvaccinated individuals to infect others, Dr. Chandima Jeewandara from University of Jayawardenapura said.

People are preparing ahead for the upcoming stay-at-home order which comes into effect from 10 pm today until August 30. The Government has imposed a ten-day lockdown in view to prevent the prevalent COVID-19 outbreak in the county. Pix by Samantha P

Long queues were seen at petrol stations in Colombo due to rumours circulating on social media that there is a fuel shortage in the country.pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said that despite the quarantine curfew which will be imposed, the Kandy Esala Perehara will continue without public participation.

The COVID-19 related deaths could remain at the current rate which is around 180 in coming weeks as well, though active cases might fall, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will address the nation at 8.30 pm tonight, the President’s Media Division said.

Essential services including apparel, industries, agricultural activities and pharmacies will remain open during the quarantine curfew imposed from tonight, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said .

A nationwide lockdown has been announced from 10 pm tonight till Monday, August 30, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

An Indian vessel and a vessel of the Sri Lankan navy have departed from India carrying 140 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen.

The Supreme Court in a judgment relating to an industrial dispute case held that it is a matter for the employer, not the employee to decide whether the work for the day of an employee was completed or not.

Five pistols, eight magazines and ten bullets were found hidden in a jungle at Walana in Weligama by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).

As hospitals across the country are spilling over from the rapidly rising COVID-19 patients, many suspected to be carrying the highly contagious Delta variant, authorities yesterday announced a comprehensive home management treatment programme to be

At least 43 per cent of the population has received either single vaccine or both doses as of up to now, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said today that there was no fuel shortage in the country.

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is scheduled to address the nation, President’s Spokesman Kyngsly Rathnayake said.

Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO) Soumya Swaminathan said vaccination against Covid -19 can prevent new variants arising by reducing the transmission.

The SLFP requested the government yesterday to bring the country under what it called a ‘scientific lock down’ after a thorough assessment of opinion expressed by the Medical Experts, virologists and community physician in support of an island wi