Dr. Rukshan Bellana, Chairman of the Government Medical Officers’ Forum and Deputy Director of the Kalubowila Hospital has been infected with the corona virus. It is reported that he has been admitted to the hospital and admitted to the intensive… Read More
A docter shouts and chased away othe officials at the vaccination site
Development officers involved in the corona vaccination program at Lenadora Hospital in Dambulla Divisional Secretariat yesterday (8) were chased out of the vaccination site by a doctor involved in vaccination. The Dambulla Divisional Secretary has been informed in a letter… Read More
United States has warned its citizens not to travel to Sri Lanka
Reuters reports that the United States has warned its citizens not to travel to several countries, including Sri Lanka. It has named Sri Lanka as the fourth highest risk country. The government is urging Americans to refrain from traveling to… Read More
Dr. Ashoka Gunaratne has also resigned as a member of the Corona Suppression Technical Committee
Anesthesiologist Dr. Ashoka Gunaratne has also resigned as a member of the Corona Suppression Technical Committee. He stated that he resigned from the committee yesterday. He said that he had resigned as he did not think it would benefit the… Read More
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has instructed to seize illegal the warehouses of large scale paddy mill owners and release their stocks of rice to the market
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has instructed Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena to seize the warehouses of large scale paddy mill owners and release their stocks of rice and paddy to the market. These instructions were given at a Cabinet meeting chaired by… Read More
PCR and rapid antigen testing to diagnose corona infections is limited with a new circular – The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association says PCR and rapid antigen testing to diagnose corona infections is limited. Its chairman Upul Rohana points out that due to this, the spread of corona cannot be assessed by the society based… Read More
Jayantha Ketagoda will be re-appointed to fill the vacancy if Ajith Nivard Cabraal resigns
According to unofficial sources, former MP Jayantha Ketagoda will be re-appointed to fill the vacancy if Ajith Nivard Cabraal resigns from the post of Member of Parliament as well as the post of Minister of State for Finance. Although Jayantha… Read More
Sri Lanka won the third and final ODI against South Africa
Sri Lanka won the third and final ODI against South Africa by 78 runs. Accordingly, the Sri Lankan team has a 2-1 victory in the tournament.