Dengue eradication programme in Welimada
A dengue eradication program was held in the Guruthalawa area in Welimada on Friday, in line with the Dengue Control Week.
The programme was implemented by...
Yoshitha appointed as Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has appointed his second son Yoshitha Rajapaksa, as his chief of staff.
The appointment was made by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Yoshitha Rajapaksa...
Pharmacies, supermarkets in curfew imposed areas open today
Essential food item shops and pharmacies in curfew imposed areas will be open today till 10pm, said the Police.
COVID-19: an employee attached to TV station tested positive
An employee attached to a TV station has tested positive for COVID-19, said the Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva.
He lives near jayawardenapura University...
Two dead in Kandy elevator tragedy
Two people died after an elevator collapsed in Lewella, Kandy on Friday (16).
Sri Lanka Police said the tragedy took place when one of the...
Prisoners can now make phone-calls to their families
Incarcerated Inmates will be given an opportunity to connect with their families and relatives via telephone from Friday (16), said the Department of Prisons.
Commissioner...
5,244 Covid-19 infections confirmed in Sri Lanka so far
Total number of Covid-19 infections detected in Sri Lanka soared to 5,244 yesterday (15) after 74 more tested positive for the virus.
The Department of...
Compensation to families of 14 Lankan foreign workers
The Government will pay compensation for families of the deceased who have submitted their claims to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE),...
New quarantine laws gazetted
The Health Ministry has taken measures to issue a special gazette notification on new quarantine laws which includes the implementation of key health safety...
Showers expected in some parts of the island
Prevailing showery and windy condition over the south-western part of the island is expected to reduce during next few days, says the Department of...

















