Sri Lanka has not reported any new COVID-19 case in the last three days since June 20, which were all imported, it was reported on Tuesday
Sri Lankan central bank approves Covid-19 relief loans worth $966mn
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has approved $966 million worth of loans under a relief program for Covid-19 affected businesses, it was reported on Sunday
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Norwegian Embassy supports Sri Lanka election monitor
The Norwegian Embassy in Colombo entered into an agreement to support the Sri Lanka election monitor People’s Action for Free and Fair Election (PAFFREL) to follow health and safety regulations relating to preventing the spread of COVID-19 during the upcoming election and also to empower more women to get involved in the elections and elections monitoring process
Sri Lanka airline eyeing flights to South Korea, China, Australia, Maldives from August
SriLankan Airlines is planning to fly to South Korea, China and Australia if the airport is re-opened for passengers from August as planned in the Covid-era, amid ongoing efforts to boost cargo and slash costs to survive, officials said
Sri Lanka's COVID-19 recoveries surpass 1,500-mark
The number of COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka surpassed the 1,500-mark on Monday after 28 patients were discharged from hospital, according to the Health Ministry
230 Sri Lankans return from India
230 Sri Lankans who were stranded in India due to COVID-19 returned to the island on Monday (June 22)
Political parties begin campaign allies
All the major political parties that are contesting the upcoming general election in Sri Lanka on August 05 are launching campaign rallies
Colombo Port City beach to be opened for public next year
The CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd is planning to open the beach in the Colombo Port City to the public next year, the Ministry of Urban Development, Water Supply and Housing said
23 Sri Lankans migrant workers in Middle East die from COVID-19
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that 23 Sri Lankan migrant workers in Middle Eastern countries have died due to coronavirus during the past three months
World Bank gives Sri Lanka US$56mn in emergency CERC funds
Washington-based World Bank is providing Sri Lanka 56 million US dollars to take forward its fight against Coronavirus under several programs, Information Minister Bandula Gunewardene said
Sri Lankan President assures free and fair general election
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured to create the background to hold a free and fair election while giving priority to the health protection of the people, the President’s Media Division said
Sri Lanka prepares to launch global tourism campaign
Sri Lanka's Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is planning to launch a long-awaited multi-million-dollar global tourism promotion campaign in January 2021 if tourism does not bounce back to the pre-COVID level in two years, local media reported on Wednesday
Continued harassment of Muslims could prove detrimental to Sri Lanka: Amnesty International
Continued harassment of Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority could prove detrimental to the country, global human rights watchdog Amnesty International warned
President suspends importation of handloom and batik textiles
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided to stop the importation of handloom and batik textiles, with the aim of uplifting producers in the industry and to attract more producers
Sri Lanka COVID positive number closes in on 2000 mark
Sri Lanka’s total number of people diagnosed with COVID 19 nudged closer to the 200 mark last night as more returnees to the country from overseas tested positive for the virus the Government’s Information Department said
Sri Lanka’s Colombo International Airport expected to be open before August 1
Minister of Industrial Export, Investment Promotion, Tourism and Aviation Prasanna Ranatunga today (14) said the government is considering the opening Sri Lanka’s main international airport, Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake before the 1st of August
