Rs. 600 million from India for community development in Sri Lanka

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.



Minimum bus fare jacked up to Rs. 14

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.



Maximum wholesale & retail prices of white sugar to be gazette tonight

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



41st COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

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



Sri Lanka confirms 4 more COVID-19 deaths

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



Central Bank extends debt moratorium for COVID-19 effected business and individuals

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



The number of COVID-19 infected police officers has increased to 460

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



Sabry says looking into possibility of burying Muslim COVID-19 victims

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.



36th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

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 isolated with immediate effect

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 isolated

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



Veteran singer W.D. Ariyasinghe passes away

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



Sri Lanka receives 100,000 COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits from World Health Organization

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.



Central Mail Exchange to resume selected services from today

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



35th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

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



Certain groups profiting from COVID-19 – JVP

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