Diyagama Cricket Stadium project suspended

The government decided to develop school cricket and develop facilities at the other stadiums suspending the International Cricket Stadium project in Diyagama yesterday.



Itukama COVID-19 fund reaches Rs.1136 million

Following institute and personal donations along with direct deposits, the Itukama COVID-19 Healthcare and Security Fund reached Rs. 1136 million yesterday (May 21).



1055 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Seven more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 1055, says the Ministry of Health.



UNP hits back at SJB by accusing it of doing a backdoor deal with government

National Organizer of the UNP Navin Dissanayake has demanded to know how the Samagi Jana Balawegaya party had been granted the opportunity of using the official residence allocated for the Opposition Leader’s office in Colombo.



1045 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

15 more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 1045, says the Ministry of Health.



1030 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increasing the total cases tally to 1030, says the Ministry of Health.



Three killed, eight injured in stampede in Maligawatte

Three women had been killed while eight others were injured in a stampede at Jumma Masjid Road in Maligawatte a short while ago, the Police said.



20 more patients recover from Coronavirus

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



Doctors’ retirement age extended from 60 to 61

Cabinet approval has been granted to extend the retirement age of doctors from 60 years to 61, Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.



Balance of the COVID-19 Fund reaches Rs. 1128 million

The balance of the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund has surpassed Rs.1,128 million.



1028 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 1028, says the Ministry of Health.



Petitions filed in bad faith – Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC

President’s Counsel Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe yesterday informed the Supreme Court that the petitioners who filed Fundamental Rights petitions challenging the dissolution of Parliament and holding General Election, acted in bad faith (mala-fide).



Indonesian flight arrives with 110 Sri Lankans in Jakarta

A group of Sri Lankans stranded in Jakarta, Indonesia due to the outbreak of COVID-19 virus has been brought back to the island.



15 more patients recover from Coronavirus

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



No possibility of holding election on June 20, Election Commission informs court

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka informs the Supreme Court that there are no possibilities of holding an election on June 20 under the current situation in the country.



Mahinda Samarasinghe’s SLFP party membership cancelled

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has canceled the party membership of former Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe.