Category: Local News

The government has taken steps to prohibit people in the Western Province from traveling to other provinces with immediate effect.

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

Another patient who tested positive for the COVID-19 has died today, marking the 42nd death reported in Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.

Former Leader of the Jathika Hela Urumaya Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thera says decisions pertaining to COVID-19 concerns should be taken only based on the advice of health authorities.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella states that the Cabinet has not given any approval to bury the bodies of Muslims who died due to COVID-19 infection without cremation.

Sri Lanka and India have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for community development projects implemented in Sri Lanka at a cost of over Rs. 600 million under Indian assistance.

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.