Sri Lanka confirms 5 more COVID-19 deaths

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



Most Venerable Napana Premasiri Thera passes away

The Mahanayake Thera of the Ramanna Nikaya, the most Venerable Napana Premasiri Thera has passed away at the age of 98.



2021 Budget Speech

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mahinda Rajapaksa commenced delivering the 2021 budget speech at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.



A special discussion tomorrow regarding the reopening of schools

The Ministry of Education says that a special discussion will be held tomorrow regarding the reopening of schools.



GMOA asks for guidelines on handling bodies of those who die of COVID-19 at home

The Ministry of Health should prepare guidelines for health staff on handling the bodies of those who die of COVID-19 at their homes to prevent the spread of the disease, Editor of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA,) Dr. Haritha Aluthge said yesterday.



75th Budget after Independence today

Minister of Finance, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, is to present Budget 2021 today at 1:40 p.m. It is based on building a new economy through ‘Vision of Prosperity and Splendour’.



Sri Lanka confirms 3 more COVID-19 deaths

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



Two Female Sri Lanka Air Force officers commissioned as pilots for first time in Sri Lanka

Two female officers were commissioned as pilots for the first time in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) at the Air Force Academy, China Bay this morning, the SLAF said.



Rishad ordered to reforest Kallaru reserve on his own expenses

Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has been ordered to reforest the clearing of the Kallaru reserve on his own expenses.



Public urged not to misuse social media platforms

Acting Police Media Spokesman Deputy Inspector General of Police Ajith Rohana refuted claims made on social media platforms alleging that people were passing away on streets due to COVID-19.



Rosy fears there could be 30,000 undetected infections in the city

Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake yesterday said that there could be as many as 30,000 undetected COVID-19 cases in the Colombo Municipal Council area.



Neluwa – Lankagama road project built on par with industry standards – Johnston

Highways Minister Johnston Fernando while expressing regret over the virulent social media campaign against the Neluwa – Lankagama road project said that this stretch of road is being built on par with industry standards.



Sri Lanka confirms 5 more COVID-19 deaths

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



Report on COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka – 15 November 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 15 November 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



Lanka Premier League Will Help Young Players Perform Under Pressure – Mickey Arthur

Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur has said that the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) will help Sri Lankan cricket in the long run.



President attends religious observances in Anuradhapura seeking blessings on people

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa attended religious observances at Ruwanwelisaya in Anuradhapura on Friday (13) seeking blessings on people in Sri Lanka and the world.