Gazette issued on cremation of COVID-19 victims
Sri Lanka has amended a law to make cremation compulsory for those dying from the novel coronavirus to prevent any potential threat.
The Quarantine and...
Sri Lankans stranded at 2 international airports repatriated
Fourteen Sri Lankans who had been stranded at two international airports have been repatriated last night (11).
Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority Major General...
UGC sets dates for reopening universities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to re-open the universities for its academic and non-academic staff on the 4th of May, 2020.
Further, the...
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka climb to 203
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka has now passed the 200th mark, said the Ministry of Health.
Four more patients have tested...
One more Covid-19 patient recovers & discharged from hospital bringing total...
One more Covid-19 patient recovers & discharged from hospital bringing total to 55 - Health Ministry
Currently, 55 patients have recovered from the total confirmed...
Navy brings ashore sick seaman on foreign merchant vessel
Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to safely bring ashore an ill seaman to the port of Colombo yesterday (11).
The person had reportedly fallen ill...
Celebrate Easter while staying at home – President
While Christian devotees are shocked and saddened by the coronavirus pandemic, they desire to provide relief to suffering people with the blessings of the...
Strict action against using curfew permits for personal purposes
Strict legal action will be taken against individuals who use the curfew permits issued to them for personal purposes, said DIG Ajith Rohana.
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka climb to 199
Another patient has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) today bringing the country’s infections tally to 199, says the Ministry of Health.
According to...
Schools to reopen on May 11
The second term of all government schools will commence on the 11th of May, 2020, stated President’s Media Division.
Previously, the new school term was...
















