Pharmacy owners urged not to issue medicines without prescription
Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe has requested all pharmacy owners not to issue medicines to the public without a prescription from...
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka climb to 198
Another patient has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) today bringing the country’s infections tally to 198, says the Ministry of Health.
According to...
Updated announcement on curfew
The curfew imposed on 19 districts will be temporarily lifted on the 16th of April, said President’s Media Division.
The curfew will lift at 6...
Lotus Tower to light up to salute those on COVID-19 front-line
The Lotus Tower is set to be lit up with a special theme at 6.45 pm today (April 11).
This is to honour the selfless...
Wearing face masks compulsory for persons authorized to move on roads
Wearing face masks has been made mandatory for those who are authorized to travel on roads with effect from Saturday (11), says Police Media...
Over 300kg narcotic substances seized in high-seas naval operation
Sri Lanka Navy has seized more than 300kg of narcotic substances during an operation at high seas.
The seized narcotic substances are suspected to be...
COVID-19 Fund balance exceeds Rs 609 million
With corporate and individual donations and direct donations, the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund ‘s balance has surpassed Rs. 609 million, the President’s...
Evening thundershowers highly likely over next few days – Met. Dept.
The possibility for evening thundershowers is high over most parts of the island during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology says.
Showers or...
COVID-19: Sri Lanka’s cases count jumps to 197
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 infections tally has escalated to 197 as seven more persons tested positive for the deadly virus on Friday.
The Epidemiology Unit of...
Several injured in ambulance, bus crash in Borella
Several persons were injured and hospitalised following a collision involving an ambulance and a bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) at...
