Excise, Fin Min mulling to grant more licenses to, Five local liquor giants for additional production – TUs

According to the statistics tabled by the SJB MP in the House, Sri Lanka has about 24 license holders to produce liquor

24 Black Fungus cases reported so far this year - Medical Expert

24 cases in 2020, 42 in 2019

‘Toll Free’ for ambulances using expressways from today

The decision has been made taking into consideration the prevailing situation in the country

Total number of cases in Colombo City down to 160 yesterday

“Colombo City had done well when it comes to controlling the disease” - Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni

PHIs slam Govt.’s move to vaccinate only relatives of GMOA members

Five relatives of each GMOA member were vaccinated at 20 MOH offices

Work continues....

Porters unload stocks of provisions to the Colombo City markets yesterday.

Only one member from family can go out, vehicles not allowed: Police

Travel restrictions will be relaxed today, May 31 and June 4 to buy essential items

Hospitals can’t reject admission of COVID-19 patients: Health DG

Numerous complaints of incidents have been received where there were delays in admitting patients who were brought in 1990 ambulances

Sri Pada season 2020/21 ends tomorrow

The procession would not break journey to accept offerings and charity as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic

Over 20,000 COVID-19 cases within 7 days 15,211 patients home-bound

The total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the country from 6.00 am on May 17 to 6.00 am yesterday (24) stood at 21,455

Travel restrictions to continue till June 7

People allowed to purchase essentials on three days

Cabinet halts import of limited number of vehicles

Ministers have pointed out to the Cabinet that the import of vehicles should be further restricted

Health Ministry not yet informed healthcare workers to vaccinate their family members: AMS

Other medical unions to protest demanding equal privilege for their families if proper plan not adopted

Medical union members seen at vaccination centre with family members: GMOA

We requested in March to vaccinate family members

reported so far this year - Dr. Primali Jayasekera Says this is nothing to do with corvid

When such patients get infected with the corona virus, their immune system can get further weakened. Then, they become vulnerable. It is always important for people with diabetes to control their blood sugar level. Such vulnerable people should act with caution not to get infected by the corona virus,” she said.

No ‘black fungus’ in Sri Lanka

a person was diagnosed with a fungal infection but it was not black fungus

govt. to decide on extension of islandwide travel restriction by mid week

A decision will be taken mid this week on whether the islandwide travel restrictions will be extended beyond Friday, May 28, Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO

Hospitals unable to meet demand caused by Covid-19

The spike in the number of people infected with the coronavirus has resulted in some hospitals being unable to meet the demand.

Vesak amidst COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions imposed by the Government, Vesak celebrations have been restricted to ho

Met. Dept. warns of a cyclonic storm

The low-pressure area located in the East Central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm today and will move nor

Only three decision-making doctors at Epidemiology Unit: GMOA alleges

Only three out of ten doctors who were officially appointed to the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry are making decisions on the spread of COVID-19, Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) President Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya lamented.

Inclement weather SLAF helicopters on standby for possible disaster action

Airforce prepares to deploy Aircraft for relief and rescue operations in the event of a disaster

Central Bank insists on fuel price revision

Measures related to imports and the stabilisation of the rupee value was among key matters discussed

No moves for fresh vote on Port City Bill: Speaker

Speaker had ordered two inquiries to be conducted to determine whether there were technical or administrative errors when counting and calculating votes

Puttalam UC Chairman dies in accident

Former MP and Puttalam Urban Council Chairman Abdul Baiz had reportedly died in an accident today. The 52-year-old Baiz was a Member of Parliament from the Puttalam Electoral District from April 2004 to 2010. He was also the national organizer of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).

Drive through PCR tests suspended

The Ministry of Health has suspended drive through PCR tests at private hospitals.Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardene has informed private hospitals that PCR and Rapid Antigen (RAT) tests should be carried out o

Do not sacrifice people’s lives by focusing on economy: Ranil

Calling on the government not to sacrifice people’s lives by focusing on the economy, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday there is a need to rethink anew on how to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and to formulate a va

Railways to resume essential service operations on May 25

Following the Government’s decision to relax travel restrictions on May 25 within the districts, the Railway Department would continue its service by transporting essential services by operating several train services, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’

Cabinet approval sought to vaccinate all public servants

public services are being carried out despite the Covid-19 threat due to the commitment of 1.4 million government workers

Dutch experts probe fire on cargo vessel

A team of Dutch experts are on the island to conduct an investigation into the fire that broke out on the Singapore flag cargo vessel i