218 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 218, says the Ministry of Health.



Government steps to help the public insufficient – Akila

The United National Party has charged that measures taken by the government in the interests of people affected by the coronavirus epidemic across the country are insufficient.



Ranjan Ramanayake arrested over obstruction of police duties

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake has been arrested a shortwhile ago for obstructing the work of police officers.



217 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Three more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 217, says the Ministry of Health.



214 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Four more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 214, says the Ministry of Health.



‘Work from Home’ period extended till April 20th

The ‘work from home’ period introduced by the government for public and private sector employees due to the COVID-19 outbreak has been extended until April 20.



‘New Year an opportunity to build a new Sri Lanka’

The JVP says all citizens should be determined to build a new Sri Lanka during this New Year.



Sri Lanka President’s New Year Message

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year that dawns with the transition of the Sun can be considered as a period of cheerfulness, harmony and development of mutual relationships, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.



Prime Minister’s New Year message

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the unity and co-existence between the different races in our country, says Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.



Sri Lanka Catholic church ‘forgives’ 2019 Easter suicide bombers

Sri Lanka’s Roman Catholic Church said Sunday it had forgiven the suicide bombers behind the attacks that killed at least 279 people last Easter.



210 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Seven more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 210, says the Ministry of Health.



One more patient recovers from Coronavirus

One more COVID-19 patient has been discharged from the hospital after recovering from the virus, stated the Ministry of Health.



203 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Four more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 203, says the Ministry of Health.



New bank account introduced to remit foreign currency earnings

A new bank account termed Special Deposit Account (SDA) has now been introduced for all Sri Lankans living in and outside the country to remit their foreign currency earnings, savings and investments



Coronavirus: ‘Deadly resurgence’ if curbs lifted too early, WHO warns

Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a “deadly resurgence” in infections, the World Health Organization chief has warned.



One more patient recovers from Coronavirus

One more COVID-19 patient has been discharged from the hospital after recovering from the virus, stated the Ministry of Health.