Category: Local News

The Government has granted permission to increase minimum bus fare from Rs. 12 to Rs. 14 effective from today, on the condition that passengers are transported according to seating capacity.

A gazette notification will be issued at midnight today (10) indicating the maximum wholesale and retail price for white sugar.

Another patient who tested positive for the COVID-19 has died today, marking the 41st death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.

Four more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a circular extending the debt moratorium for COVID-19 effected business and individuals.

Today, nearly 460 police officers have been infected with the COVID-19, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Justice Minister Ali Sabry, PC said on Sunday that on an initiative made by him, action is being taken to reconsider the Government’s decision on cremation of COVID-19 infected bodies.

Another patient who tested positive for the COVID-19 has died today, marking the 36th death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.

Kandana and Mahabage police areas have been isolated with immediate effect, Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva said.

Two Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Angulana Police Division have been isolated with immediate effect.

Veteran singer W.D. Ariyasinghe has passed away at the age of 64.

Sri Lanka has received 100,000 Rapid Antigen Test Kits donated by the World Health Organization (WHO) that can be used to quickly diagnose COVID-19 infections, said Minister of Health Professor Channa Jayasumana.

Colombo Central Mail Exchange has decided to resume selected services from today (09).

Another patient who tested positive for the COVID-19 has died today, marking the 35th death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.

The JVP says information has been uncovered pertaining to a mechanism to earn money under the guise of the coronavirus pandemic.

State Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says that Rs. 200 million has been allocated to purchase fish stocks.