The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka on Monday surpassed the 20,000 mark after 400 new infections were reported
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Rs.105 billion for COVID prevention in Sri Lanka's schools
Rs.105 billion have been allocated for schools in order to take health and all other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the school community, Education Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera said
Project to develop 160 roads in 160 electorates across Sri Lanka
On the occasion of the first full year of the tenure of Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Johnston Fernando, Chief Government Whip and Minister of Highways Sunday inaugurated the project to develop 160 roads in all the 160 electorates of the country
Sri Lankan president establishes two new ministries
Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification to establish two new ministries and revise the subjects of several ministries
Sri Lanka records highest daily death count for COVID-19 Saturday with 9 deaths
Sri Lanka reported another 09 deaths from the coronavirus COVID-19 on Saturday, the Department of Government Information said
Schools to re-open in Sri Lanka in adherence with COVID-19 guidelines
Schools across Sri Lanka, excluding those in the Western province and the isolated areas, will re-open on Monday (Nov. 23) to begin the third term of studies, education authorities said
Teachers’ Unions up in arms over decision to reopen schools in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Education decided to reopen schools islandwide apart from those in the Western Province and isolated areas
World Health Organization agrees to provide 4.2 million vaccines to Sri Lanka as soon as a successful vaccine is approved
The World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed to provide 4.2 million vaccines to Sri Lanka as soon as a successful vaccine against the new COVID-19 Coronavirus is discovered, the President of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation, neurosurgeon Dr. Prasanna Gunasena has said
Sri Lankan president inaugurates National Tree Planting Program
Sri Lanka President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa Friday inaugurated the ‘Husma Dena Thuru’ (Trees that give breath) National Tree Planting Program to plant two million saplings
Sri Lanka to look into functioning of madrasa schools
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Education said as the subject minister, he will look into the functioning of madrasa schools in the country
Sri Lanka’s Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya among the top five shortlisted for first Canada-UK Media Freedom Award
Sri Lanka’s Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya, a senior journalist and former director general of the Sri Lanka Press Complaints Commission and Director General of Government Information has been shortlisted among the top five nominees for the first Canada-UK Media Freedom Award
Sri Lanka vehicle import ban threatens 100,000 jobs, tax revenues: industry group
A vehicle import ban in Sri Lanka is threatening 100,000 jobs and 350,000 dependants as well as a number of industries and services which need mobility and transport, a motor vehicle industry association has said
Travelers from Sri Lanka not required to self-isolate on arrival in UK
From Saturday 21 November, travelers from Sri Lanka will no longer be required to self-isolate on arrival in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the British High Commission in Colombo said
WHO assisting Sri Lanka to strengthen emergency preparedness and response
The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Sri Lanka’s disaster management sector to strengthen emergency preparedness and response, according to the Ministry of Defense
“Sri Lanka does not need COVID vaccine right now”
Sri Lanka will order the COVID-19 vaccine from the relevant manufacturers when required, said Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara in Parliament on Friday (20)
