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
Policeman Hit a car Driver in Kandy Colombo road
A video of a person who is wearing a police t-shirt hitting a car driver is sharing on social media. According to the video the incident happened in Yakkala junction near ganemulla cushion works in Kandy Colombo road on Wednesday(May… Read More
238 arrested for forgetting face mask; Jaffna police has to drag people
238 people have been arrested for violating quarantine laws, including not wearing masks and not keeping distance during a police island-wide operation yesterday; Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana stated. The Police Media Spokesman said that 5486 persons have been… Read More
Supreme Court decision on the Port City Bill handed over to the Speaker
The Speaker received the Supreme Court decision on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill yesterday (April 05). Accordingly, it will be tabled in Parliament on May 18, the Speaker said.
Katunayake airport is closed for visitors from India
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says that any person coming from India is banned from entering Sri Lanka with immediate effect. The decision was taken on the instructions of the Ministry of Health.