The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the island rose to 847 with the discovery of more patients last night
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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Sri Lanka extends visas of foreigners in the country until June 11
The validity period of all types of visas of foreigners who are currently in Sri Lanka has been extended for a month from 12th May until 11th June, the Department of Immigration and Emigration announced
Another petition filed against holding general elections
Another fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting the court to issue an injunction on a decision taken by the President to dissolve the parliament and to hold General Election on 20 June
Navy cluster contributes more than half of COVID 19 positive total of 847
As of today more than half of the patients infected by COVID 19 in Sri Lanka since the outbreak are from the so-called Navy cluster as all 12 new cases diagnosed today are from the Sri Lanka Navy, the Health Department said
Sri Lankan government aims at total relaxation of curfew by June
The Sri Lankan government aims at total relaxation of the curfew restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by June, a Minister said
Medicines arrive from India with the new High Commissioner
A 12.5-tonne gift consignment of essential medicines and medical items from India arrived in Colombo today by a special flight along with the new Indian High Commissioner-designate to Colombo, Gopal Baglay
Sri Lanka COVID-19 cases rise to 835
Sri Lanka reported 11 new cases late Friday, raising the total number of people contracted the coronavirus to 835, the Health Ministry said
President’s COVID–19 fund touches Rs.900 million
With corporate and individual donations and direct donations, the COVID–19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund set up by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has now surpassed Rs. 900 million, the President’s Media Division said
Sri Lanka COVID-19 cases rise to 824 with 27 new cases today
Sri Lanka reported 27 new cases Thursday, raising the total number of people contracted the coronavirus to 824, the Health Ministry said
197 Sri Lankan students arrive from Dubai
A group Sri Lankan students, who were unable to return to the country when travel restrictions were imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, arrived in the country from Dubai this morning
Sri Lanka COVID-19 cases rise to 771
Sri Lanka reported 20 new cases Tuesday, raising the total number of people contracted the coronavirus to 771, the Health Ministry said
Sri Lanka think tank challenges dissolution of Parliament and decision to hold elections on June 20
A leading public policy research and advocacy think tank in Sri Lanka has challenged the dissolution of the eighth Parliament and the decision to hold parliamentary elections on 20th June
Sri Lanka COVID-19 cases rise to 751
Sri Lanka reported 33 new cases Monday, raising the total number of people contracted the coronavirus to 751, the Health Ministry said
Over 200 Sri Lankans from London arrive, 4,500 still in quarantine
The National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said a total of 208 individuals, including students, were flown to Sri Lanka this morning from London
Huawei pledges ICT support for Sri Lanka to fight against COVID-19
Huawei, the global leading ICT solution provider, stepped up efforts and pledged support to Sri Lanka to fight against the Corona Virus epidemic through a donation of a range of cutting-edge ICT solutions
