A 21 Coach train stationed at platform number 3 of Nandubar railway station has been converted into a COVID-19 hospital.
Parliament Minister Harin Fernando Filed a Fundamental Rights petitions
Parliament Minister Harin Fernando filed a Fundamental Rights application with the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent his arrest today(April 27). Also it is reported that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is currently questioning MP Harin Fernando’s sister in… Read More
Pre-schools and Schools are going to close temporarily
The government has decided to temporarily close pre-schools and Schools islandwide until April 30 due to the increasing COVID 19 infections. Minister of Education Prof. G.S. L. Mr. Peiris said this while addressing a media briefing today.
Cabinet approves proposed ban on face coverings
The Ministerial Cabinet has agreed to ban coverings of face and head, including burqa and niqab. Sarath Weerasekara, Minister of Public Security, said it was decided to prohibit the Burqa and Niqab on issues of national security. Minister Weerasekara announced… Read More
Prime Minister says that Sri Lanka has made significant progress in controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Addresses the 77th Session of UNESCAP Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, yesterday via a video message, addressed the opening segment of the 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific… Read More
All schools in the Trincomalee Education Zone will be closed
All schools in the Trincomalee Education Zone will be closed until further notice; Eastern Province Governor Anuradha Yahampath has ordered The decision was made taking the existing COVID 19 risk.
Indian Government Decided to Close New Delhi for one more week
The Indian government has decided to close New Delhi completely for another week. Earlier, New Delhi was completely closed and was scheduled to close at 5 am today (April 26). However, the highest number of deaths due to COVID 19… Read More
NoMadLand became the best movie in Oscar award ceremony 2021
Oscar award ceremony held today in Los Angeles USA today. Chloe Zhao, who directed the United States in Nomadland, became the first Asian woman and only the second woman ever to win best director at the Academy Awards on yesterday.… Read More
Department of Motor and Transport had issued a special announcement
The Werahera office of the Department of Motor Transport has decided to restrict the services provided in connection with driving licenses; Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Sumith CK Alahakoon said. Accordingly, the official statement is following;
Many countries had issued travel advisories on Sri Lanka
Few countries including UK, USA and Australia have issued travel advisories on Sri Lanka after the Sri lanka was issued a coronavirus alert last week. The UK noted that Sri Lanka has been reached to Risk Alert Level 3 due… Read More
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