Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 recoveries surpass 16,000 mark
The Ministry of Health says 410 more individuals, who were previously diagnosed with Covid-19, have made complete recoveries.
The new development brings the total number...
Rs. 10,000/- compensation if exposed to COVID-19 while in SLTB bus
The Sri Lanka Transport Board decided to establish a COVID-19 Relief Insurance Fund for passengers using SLTB buses.
Accordingly, if a passenger using a Sri...
NTC launches Staff Transport Service from Friday (27) using SLTB buses
The National Transport Commission said a Staff Transport Service will commence from Friday (27), said Director General of the NTC, Commander (Retired) Nilan Miranda...
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in SL for Trilateral Meeting
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval & a delegation arrived in the island for trilateral discussions among India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives on...
Prisoners will only be released after 14-days in Quarantine
Prisoners who are released or granted bail from prisons where COVID-19 cases are detected will only be permitted to return to their residence following...
New PCR machine at Mulleriyawa Hospital will be operational next week
The new PCR test machine at the Mulleriyawa Hospital will be added to operations from next week, said the Director-General of Health Services Dr....
C. D. Wickramaratne is the new Inspector General of Police
C. D. Wickramaratne will assume duties as the 35th Inspector General of Police at the Police Headquarters on Friday (27).
Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana...
Russia to further expand trade with Sri Lanka : President Putin
Russia is determined to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Sri Lanka on trade, economy and culture, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
“We have good...
Schools in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara cannot be opened: GL
Schools in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts cannot be reopened now, Minister of Education Professor G. L. Peiris told Parliament yesterday.
Responding to a question...
FB assures Sri Lanka on safety and security
Facebook yesterday assured Sri Lanka that strict measures are in place to ensure the safety and security of users.
Addressing a virtual media briefing, facebook...
