Minister of State for Corona Sudarshani Fernandopulle has said that the decision to isolate areas due to the spread of the coronavirus is not a political one. Epidemiologically, the decisions are based on reports of corona infections, but she said… Read More
No spaces in hospital, Infected people piling up in homes – GMOA
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says the number of people with corona infection being kept at home is on the rise. The executive member of the association Prasad Colombage said that this situation has arisen due to the blockage… Read More
Corona Pandemic in India; Dangerous corona double mutant variety is affecting directly the lungs
It has been revealed that a dangerous new corona double mutant variety is spreading in India and it is said to be 18 times more powerful than the existing variant. According to the reports, this is the first time such… Read More
Sri Lanka’s First female DIG: Bimshani Jasin Arachchi has removed from her assigned duties
The first female Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Sri Lanka Police Bimshani Jasin Arachchi has been removed from her assigned duties She has been appointed as the DIG in charge of the Police Ombudsman Range and she has… Read More
Schools – Universities and tuition classes will be closed until further notice
All schools, universities, pre-schools, pirivenas and tuition classes islandwide will be closed until further notice, Education Minister Prof. GL Peiris said (May 07). The decision was taken jointly by the education authorities and the health sector considering the ongoing third… Read More
The health system can no longer bear it – Epidemiologist informs
The Epidemiology Unit says that nearly 2,000 new cases of coronavirus are being diagnosed daily, making it unbearable for the country’s health system. Its Chief Specialist Dr Sudath Samaraweera states that a large number of infected people are already being… Read More
A heated situation occurred at Maharagama Municipal Council
The Maharagama Municipal Council was heated yesterday due to a clash over a video posted on social media between a ruling party member and a member of the same party. Following a video posted on social media, the MP attacked… Read More
Travel restrictions will have to be imposed between provinces – Director General of Health Services
Dr Asela Gunawardena, Director General of Health Services says that if the pandemic situation continues to increase in the country, travel restrictions will have to be imposed between provinces in the future. It will depend on the number of patients… Read More
Twelve more Grama Niladhari Divisions Isolated
Twelve Grama Niladhari Divisions in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara have been isolated with immediate effect. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said the move was taken to control the further spread of corona infections. The isolated Gannarama officer domains are as… Read More
2 million Facebook account in the country will be suspended – Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella
Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella states that there are around two million Facebook accounts in the country without owner and legal action would be taken to suspend them. Justice Minister Ali Sabri and himself had submitted a cabinet paper to work… Read More