England cricket team test negative for Covid-19 through RATs at MRIA

The rapid Antigen Tests conducted on 44 members of the England cricket team have been tested negative for Covid-19.

Uwatenne Sumana thera granted presidential pardon

Ven Uwatenne Sumana thera of Sri Bodhirajarama Temple, Maligawatte, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, has been granted Presidential Pardon today.

68,000 Sri Lankans awaiting return: Foreign Secretary

Approximately 68,000 Sri Lankans overseas have been wait listed by the Foreign Ministry for repatriation, Foreign Secretary Admiral Jayanath Colombage said.

90,000 people under self quarantine: Ajith Rohana

Approximately 90,000 persons have been ordered to follow quarantine procedures at their residence as of today, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said today.

103 Covid-19 cases detected so far following Rapid Antigen Tests at 11 exit points

A total of 103 COVID-19 cases have been detected following 13,137 Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) carried out on those leaving the Western Province so far since December 18 , Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

England captain says any COVID-19 cases will not come in way of SL tour

England’s Test captain Joe Root on Saturday said any positive cases of COVID-19 will not derail the team’s tour of Sri Lanka but stressed on his players’ physical and mental well-being under the circumstances, including travelling with a psychologist.

Covid-19 death toll mounts to 211 with three more deaths

The number of Covid-19 deaths reported in the country climbed to 211 with three new deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

Israel leads vaccine race with 12% given jab

Israel has given vaccinations against coronavirus to more than one million people, the highest rate in the world, as global immunisation efforts step up.

Spreading, emerging of COVID sub-clusters away from WP critical: PHI Union

A critical situation of spreading and emergence of COVID-19 sub-clusters has been observed away from the Western Province, Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union Secretary M. Balasuriya said.

Tense situ. at Panama wildlife office: Five arrested

Five persons, who behaved in an unruly manner following the death of a man due to a leopard attack, have been arrested at Panama in Pothuvil last night, Police said.

Random Rapid Antigen Tests to be conduct in vulnerable areas in the country

Random Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) will be conducted on persons who live in vulnerable areas in the country to identify COVID-19 patients and treat them, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Russia assures Sri Lanka; ready to share necessary scientific data

Russia assured Sri Lanka that it is ready to share all the necessary scientific data on Sputnik V vaccine developments and agreed to hold a series of further discussions to ensure the Sri Lankan party possesses the full spectrum of information, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.

India ready to cooperate with Sri Lanka

India is happy to work together with friends and partners like Sri Lanka to bring to people the benefits of an effective and safe vaccine against the deadly pandemic,a spokesman said yesterday.

Health Ministry dismisses concerns on Pfizer

The Health Ministry has dismissed concerns on the Pfizer vaccine following reports that a woman who obtained the vaccine tested positive for the coronavirus one week later.

Covid variant: Sri Lanka intensifies lab testing

Sri Lanka has intensified lab testing of the coronavirus in order to detect the new variant or any other variant that may enter the country.

Welikanda, Rambewa PS Chairpersons suspended

Welikanda Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Priyantha Kavindu Abeysooriya and Rambewa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Ajith Prasanna Thennakoon have been suspended by the Governor of the North Central Province.

Covid-19 cases reported today surge to 555

The total number of Covid-19 cases reported today increased to 555 with 235 more cases being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

Covid-19 death toll mounts to 208 with four more deaths

The number of Covid-19 deaths reported in the country climbed to 208 with four new deaths being reported today, the Government Information Department said.

320 more contract Covid-19

A total of 320 individuals have tested positive for Covid-19 so far today, the Government Information Department said.

We should follow scientific methods than going after mythical beliefs: Dr. Jasinghe

Sri Lanka should follow scientific methods in combating COVID-19 pandemic than going after mythical beliefs, Environment Ministry Secretary former Director General of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe said today.

Army officers appointed to all districts for Covid control ops

Twenty-five Senior Army Officers have been appointed to all districts with effect from today considering the urgent need for enhanced island-wide coordination of the task of controlling COVID-19 pandemic, the Army said.

Kattankudy and 11 GN Divisions in Kalmunai isolated

The Kattankudy Police area and 11 Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions in Kalmunai have been isolated with immediate effect, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak said.

157 arrested for drunk driving during last 24 hours: Ajith Rohana

A total of 157 persons have been arrested in connection with drunk driving during the last 24 hours, Police said.

Nearly 2,600 Ukranian tourists to arrive in SL till Jan.19

Nearly 2600 tourists from the Ukraine are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during the one month pilot project which hasn been launched by the tourism sector in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority and other stakeholders, and will end on Jan. 19, sources from the Civil Aviation industry told Daily Mirror yesterday.

New Kelani Bridge project will be completed by July 2021: Johnston

The new Kelani bridge project which is Sri Lanka’s first ever cable- stayed venture will be completed by July 2021, Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said yesterday.

UK Covid-19 variant affects more people under 20: Research

The new Covid-19 variant first found in the UK is growing rapidly, is more transmissible than other variants, and affecting a greater proportion of people under 20, according to a study.

Covid-19 cases exceed 43,000

A total of 171 new Covid-19 patients were reported this evening bringing the total number of cases in the country to 43,299, the Government Information Department said.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa not under quarantine: Media Unit

Speaker’s Media Unit today refuted media reports that Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane has been sent on quarantine by the health authorities.

COVID-19 death toll mounts to 204 with five more deaths

Five more COVID-19 related deaths were reported today surging the total COVID-19 deaths in Sri Lanka to 204, the Government Information Department said.

421 more contract Covid-19

A total of 421 individuals have tested positive for Covid-19 so far today, the Government Information Department said.