Maximum transit time at BIA limited to 6 hours

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Maximum permitted transit time at Bandaranaike International Airport for any passenger transiting via BIA has been limited to 6 hours. The Director-General of Civil Aviation...

Investigations into Rajitha and Fonseka’s statements on COVID-19

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Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has launched investigations into the controversial statements made to the media by former MPs Rajitha Senaratne and Sarath Fonseka on...

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Sri Lanka climb to 50

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Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi says that 9 more patients who had tested positive for Coronavirus have been identified in the country bringing the total...

All pilgrimages leisure trips within Sri Lanka banned

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All pilgrimages and leisure trips within Sri Lanka have been banned until further notice, says Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi. She stated this addressing the...

Sri Lankan pilgrims from India will be quarantined – Army Chief

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All Sri Lankan pilgrims returning from India will be directed to quarantine centers, stated Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva. Speaking at a special press...

Eight more tested positive for COVID-19

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Eight more individuals have tested positive for coronavirus today, the National Operation Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19- Outbreak said.

Sri Lanka, China sign USD 500 Mn agreement for development funding

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Sri Lanka and China Development Bank have signed an agreement for a financing facility of USD 500 million for development efforts.

Police curfew in Puttalam & Negombo until further notice

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The government has decided to impose police curfew in the Puttalam District and Negombo Kochcikade Police Division from this evening (18). Accordingly, the curfew will...

Labour Dept. halts services till end of March

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The Department of Labour says that its services have been temporarily suspended until March 31. Commissioner General of Labour stated this issuing a communiqué today...

Legal action against those who hinder government measures to control COVID-19

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Two more suspects who spread fake news and hate speech, regarding COVID-19, via social media outlets were identified, Sri Lanka Police said on Wednesday. The...