A 50,000 doses of the Russia-made Sputnik Vvaccine, which were brought from Gamalaya Medical Plant in Russia, were handed over to the Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Corporation at the Katunayake Airport this morning (07). Meanwhile, the second dose of Pfaizer vaccine… Read More
Sri Lanka reported 45 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 45 corona deaths are reported by the Director-General of Health Services. At the same time, the total number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 3246.
Few more areas isolated with immediate effects
Measures have been taken to isolate several areas belonging to 03 districts from this morning. These measures have been taken to control the spread of corona infections. Isolated areas are as follows. Jaffna District In the Kayts police area, Kallitheru… Read More
Economical crisis in Sri Lanka – Bread price will be increased by 10 rupees
The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association has decided to increase the price of an ordinary loaf of bread by 10 rupees from next week. President of the Association N.K. Mr. Jayawardena points out that this step was taken due to… Read More
Sri Lanka reported 47 covid 19 related deaths yesterday
Another 47 covid 19 related deaths have been reported by the Government Information Department. At the same time the number of corona infected deaths reported from Sri Lanka has increased to 3077.
There will be an island-wide protest against Major General Mohan Rathnayake
Due to not a receiving response to a recent complaint lodged with the Habarana Police regarding Major General Mohan Ratnayake and other Army personnel who obstructed the duties of wildlife officers on duty at the Minneriya National park, wildlife officers… Read More
An announcement by former President regarding the swearing-in as a Minister
Former President Maithripala Sirisena’s media unit announces that reports that he will be sworn in as a Minister are complete. The statement issued by his personal secretary is as follows.
The World Bank commends Sri Lanka’s approach to the procurement of covid vaccines.
The World Bank commends Sri Lanka’s approach to the procurement of covid vaccines. Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, Chairman of the World Bank, said that the State Pharmaceutical Corporation has been identified as a leading institution in comparison to other institutions in… Read More
New gazette notification from the President regarding the continuation of essential services
A new gazette notification has been issued regarding the continuation of essential services during the travel restrictions period. The gazette notification includes 10 classifications of basic goods and services. The supply and distribution of all fuels including ports, petroleum products… Read More
It is ordered to stop random PCR tests in several districts and this will make the pandemic worse – The Association of Public Health Inspectors
The Association of Public Health Inspectors has informed for an immediate halt to random PCR tests in several districts; chairman Upul Rohana said. The aim is to minimize the incidence of infections and it was a very sad situation;he said.… Read More