SLNS Shakthi leaves for India to bring home medical oxygen
The Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Shakthi departed the Trincomalee harbour for the Port of Chennai on Tuesday (17 Aug)…
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Cabinet reshuffle
Prof G.L Peiris – Foreign Dallas Alahapperuma – Media Dinesh Gunawardena – Education Keheliya Rambukwella – Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi –…
Island wide curfew imposed
An Islandwide curfew has been imposed from 10 PM to 04 AM from Monday (16 Aug) until further notice. The…
Island wide lockdown will not be imposed; travel restrictions to be tightened
State Minister Professor Channa Jayasumana announced on Friday (13 Aug) that there will not be a lockdown, however travel restrictions…
Details of special meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the Heads of Health Services not to allow any patient coming to hospitals with COVID-19…
Revised restrictions for weddings and funerals
A list of revised restrictions have been issued for weddings and funerals due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Army Commander…
No decision to impose lockdown
During a meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday (06 Aug) it has been decided to not to impose…
SLMA informs president about crisis caused by escalating Covid-19 pandemic
In a letter addressed to Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) warned that there has been…
DGHS SENSELESS OKAY FOR CRICKET WHILST DEATH TOLL RISES
Dr Asela, with the growing numbers dying and with hospitals operating at full capacity, are you joking when you give…
Police clarify on who can cross provincial borders
Sri Lanka Police have clarified the groups who are permitted to cross provincial borders at present. Only government employees, private…