Rs 5000 allowance for private bus drivers, conductors
The President has agreed to grant Rs 5000 allowance to private bus drivers and conductors who are affected by the…
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Three more COVID-19 patients discharged, total recoveries at 47
Three more coronavirus-infected patients have been discharged after recovering completely, the Ministry of Health announced today. The total count of…
European Union provides $38.41 million grant to Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) and its Member States are working with partners around the world to tackle the outbreak of…
Public urged to limit interactions to family members during Avurudu traditions
The government has urged the general public to limit interactions only to family members during traditions for Sinhala and Tamil…
Death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 7
Another COVID-19 death confirmed in Sri Lanka today (08) has brought the fatalities count to 7. The Ministry of Health…
Sri Lankan doctor dies after contracting coronavirus in UK
A Sri Lankan doctor who specialised in treating the elderly has died after testing positive for Covid-19 in the United…
COVID-19 cases increase to 189
One more patient has tested positive for coronavirus, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 189…
US records highest death toll in single day
The US recorded the most coronavirus deaths in a single day with 1,736 fatalities reported on Tuesday(7th April). It brings…
Wuhan’s 11-week lockdown finally ends
Chinese authorities are moving to allow residents of Wuhan to once again travel in and out of the sprawling city…
All pharmacies island-wide to open on April 9
All pharmacies across the country will open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on Thursday (09). This was decided at…