The government has decided to buy 100 metric tons of oxygen from India weekly. These measures have been taken due to the increase in the number of corona infections in the intensive care units of hospitals in the country. Due… Read More
Basnayake Nilame’s vehicle attacked with acid during Perahera
A vehicle belonging to the Basnayake Nilame of the Natha Devalaya of the Shree Dalada Maligawa in Kandy and one of his friend’s vehicle has been attacked with acid at the Dalada Maligawa premises. The police stated that the two… Read More
One person will die in every two minutes in the country in near future, Necessary action should be taken to stop new variety entering in to the country – Rukshan Bellana
The Government Medical Officers’ Forum (GMOF) says that one person dies every two minutes if a variant of the corona virus called epicillon enters the country. Its chairman, Rukshan Bellana, said the information had been found that existing immunizations and… Read More
Sri Lanka reported 160 covid 19 related deaths
Another 160 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director-General of Health. It is the highest daily corona death rate ever recorded in the country. At the same time, the number of corona deaths in the country rises to 5935.
Sri Lanka triples corona death rate in the world
The daily number of global covid deaths is as low as 1.4 percent compared to the daily global covid infections. But in Sri Lanka that figure as high as 5 percent is a good indication of the severity of the… Read More
What happens if lives are sacrificed to protect the economy – Dr.W. M.Wijewardene
Even a pig can set a price in the market a human life cannot set a price in the market. If the country is not closed for a while, precious lives of farmers, doctors and scientists will be lost, Former… Read More
Construction of Kelani Bridge – Notice to vehicles entering Colombo
The access road to Colombo has been temporarily closed due to the construction expansion of the Kelani Bridge. The entrance to Colombo from the Kelanitissa roundabout on the Baseline Road to Orugodawatta Junction will be closed from 5.00 am today… Read More
Covid 19 current situation in Sri Lanka – There are at least 250 deaths repoting in the country – The Government Medical Officers’ Association
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that the number of patients with corona infection in Sri Lanka exceeds 5,000 per day and the number of deaths from hospitals is more than 250. Its assistant secretary, Dr. Naveen de Zoysa,… Read More
Several ordinances on children to be amended
The National Child Protection Authority says that steps have already been taken to amend several ordinances relating to children. Its chairman Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana says that the relevant bills are being prepared at present. Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana stated that steps… Read More
Sri Lanka repoerted 155 covid 19 related deaths
Another 155 corona deaths are confirmed by the Director General of Health. At the same time the number of corona deaths in the country has risen to 5775.
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