US urges Americans in SL to leave
The Department of State has advised U.S. citizens in Sri Lanka to arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Read More »
President announces a series of relief measures
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today announced a series of relief measures to support the public affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Read More »
President opens special COVID-19 account to raise funds
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has opened the 'COVID -19 Health and Social Security fund' at the Bank of Ceylon (BOC). Read More »
Total number of coronavirus cases rise to 91 in SL
The Health Ministry said 5 more patients have been tested positive for the coronavirus. Read More »
PM calls for party leaders meeting
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has called for a party leaders meeting to discuss COVID-19 situation in the country. Read More »
First Sri Lankan COVID-19 patient discharged
The first Sri Lankan COVID-19 patient, a tour guide, was discharged from the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Angoda today. Read More »
Dubai Airport to shut down from 25 March for two weeks
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, will shut down, following the UAE's measures to suspend all passenger flights from Wednesday (25), for two weeks. Read More »
Sathosa queue in Panadura
Panadura residents had not adhered to the government’s rule of maintaining a 1 m distance in between persons lining up in queues to purchase groceries when the curfew was lifted today Read More »