Category: Local News

Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further

The value of Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar amid the coronavirus outbreak.



Musician Jayantha Ratnayake passes away

Popular musician Jayantha Ratnayake, the son of veteran singer Victor Ratnayake, has passed away at the age of 51.



Sri Lankan chef aboard MSC Magnifica cruise ship rescued

Sri Lankan chef aboard the ship MSC Magnifica has been brought to the Colombo harbour by Sri Lanka Navy and sent to Boossa for 21-day quarantine period according to the Navy Spokesperson.



Wear masks in proper manner – Health Ministry

It is essential to wear face masks in the correct way and follow all safety procedures while wearing it as well as when putting it on or removing it, the Health Ministry said.



176 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 176, says the Ministry of Health.



175 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Three more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 175, says the Ministry of Health.



174 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Three more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 174, says the Ministry of Health.



Don’t let public suffer from economic strife – Ranil Wickremesinghe

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the people battered by the coronavirus should not be made to suffer from economic strife.



Sri Lankan-born Australian dies of COVID-19

The first Sri Lankan to die from COVID-19 infection in Australia was reported today.



171 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 171, says the Ministry of Health.



170 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Three more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 170, says the Ministry of Health.



167 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

One more patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 167, says the Ministry of Health.



April 6 to 10 declared ‘work from home’ week

The government has declared the week commencing from tomorrow (06) as a ‘work from home’ period.



Two more patients recover from Coronavirus

Two more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the hospital after recovering from the virus, stated the Ministry of Health.



Sudden fire in Kurunegala hospital drug storage

A fire has been reported at the pharmaceutical storage facility of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital at around 11 am this morning (05).



Pensions of fishermen & farmers to be paid tomorrow

The Department of Posts says the provision of pensions for farmers and fishermen will commence tomorrow.