156 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 156, says the Ministry of Health.



Don’t suspend services due to non-payment – TRC

The Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has informed service providers to refrain from suspending services as payments cannot be made owing to the curfew imposed in the country.



152 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 152, says the Ministry of Health.



Udayanga Weeratunga granted bail

Former Sri Lanka ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, granted bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today.



Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further

The value of Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar amid the coronavirus outbreak.



Muslims must adhere to government directives – Muzammil

SLPP National List nominee Mohammed Muzammil yesterday (02) said whatever the religious dictates and sentiments, the Sri Lankan Muslim community should adhere to specific instructions issued by the government as regards the cremation of COVID-19 victims.



Rs. 50 million medical equipment from China

The Chinese Government provided over Rs. 50 million worth essential medical equipment, essential protective equipment to the Health Ministry in order to strengthen Sri Lankan Government’s effort to control COVID-19, a Health Ministry spokesman said.



World Bank OKs first $1.9 Billion for poor countries battling virus

The World Bank on Thursday approved its first funds to help some of the globe’s poorer countries combat the coronavirus outbreak.



Seek the opinion of the Supreme Court – Election commission

The National Elections Commission has informed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to consult the Supreme Court on issues over holding the General Election.



4th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Another patient who tested positive for the Coronavirus has died today, marking the fourth death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.



151 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 151, says the Ministry of Health.



Salary cut for SriLankan employees for a period of 3 months

SriLankan Airlines has implemented cost saving measures to ensure survival of national carrier and livelihoods of employees, including the mandatory salary reductions from the staff starting from 2.5% to 25% for a period of three months, the airlines said.



150 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 150, says the Ministry of Health.



148 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 148, says the Ministry of Health.



President urges WHO to pursue IMF/WB debt moratorium in view of COVID-19 calamity

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa urged the Director General of World Health Organization (WHO) to pursue with the international financial organizations and lending nations to help developing countries adversely affected by COVID-19 calamity.



Sri Lanka seizes record $65 million worth of drugs

Sri Lanka’s navy has seized $65 million worth of crystal methamphetamine and ketamine in the country’s biggest drugs bust, officials said Wednesday.