COVID-19: Death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 7
Another COVID-19 death confirmed in Sri Lanka today (08) has brought the fatalities count to 7. MORE..
- COVID-19 cases increase to 189, recoveries climb to 44
- COVID-19 cases increase to 189, recoveries climb to 44
- Sri Lankan doctor dies after contracting coronavirus in UK
- Sri Lankan doctor dies after contracting coronavirus in UK
- Raja Goonaratne appointed Director General of NGO Secretariat
- Raising the borrowing limit imperative for fighting COVID-19: Mangala Samaraweera
- Navy develops remote-controlled smart appliance to treat and test COVID-19 patients
- Navy develops remote-controlled smart appliance to treat and test COVID-19 patients
- Curfew to remain in effect in Ratnapura and Pelmadulla
- Curfew to remain in effect in Ratnapura and Pelmadulla
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Curfew to remain in effect in Ratnapura and Pelmadulla
The curfew within Ratnapura and Pelmadulla police areas will not be lifted tomorrow morning (09), the Police Spokesman said. MORE..
Navy develops remote-controlled smart appliance to treat and test COVID-19 patients
Taking in to account a basic concept mooted by an inventor, Mr. Thushara Kelum Wadasinghe, the Navy’s Research and Development Unit developed a remote-controlled smart appliance called ‘Medi Mate’ in a bid to treat and test COVID-19 patients, allowing healthcare workers to remain at a safe distance from the highly infectious virus. MORE..
Raising the borrowing limit imperative for fighting COVID-19: Mangala Samaraweera
Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera today urged the government to immediately move a resolution in Parliament to raise the borrowing limit in order to avoid challenges in raising the funds necessary for managing the coronavirus crisis. MORE..
Raja Goonaratne appointed Director General of NGO Secretariat
Humanitarian law expert Raja Goonaratne was appointed as the Director General at the National Secretariat for Non-governmental Organizations this morning (April 08). MORE..
Sri Lankan doctor dies after contracting coronavirus in UK
A Sri Lankan doctor who specialised in treating the elderly has died after testing positive for Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. MORE..
COVID-19 cases increase to 189, recoveries climb to 44
One more patient has tested positive for coronavirus, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 189 as of 6.00 p.m. today (8). MORE..
Public urged to limit interactions to family members during Avurudu traditions
The government has urged the general public to limit interactions only to family members during traditions for Sinhala and Tamil New Year next week, says the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Updated announcement on curfew
The curfew imposed in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna which have been identified as High Risk Zones will continue until further notice, says President’s Media Division. MORE..
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Inform relevant banks before April 30 to cancel salary deductions for loans - CBSL
The Central Bank has appealed to the general public to inform relevant banks to cancel the salary deductions for the month of April repaying loans. MORE..
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April 8, 2020 5:05 pm
COVID-19 case tally hikes to 188 with 2 new cases
Two more COVID-19 positive patients have hiked the total count of cases in the country 188. MORE..
18-hour water cut in parts of Colombo
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced an 18-hour water cut from 1.00 p.m. tomorrow (09) in certain parts of Colombo. MORE..
18,000 arrested for violating curfew
Sri Lanka Police says that 18,000 individuals have been arrested for violating the curfew between March 20 and 12 noon today (April 08). MORE..
Advisory for high waves and coastal inundation
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for high waves and coastal inundation in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Potuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota. MORE..
Increase in illicit liquor manufacturing - Excise Dept.
There has been a sharp rise in the manufacturing of illicit liquor in the country due to the closure of liquor shops during the curfew, according to Southern Province Assistant Commissioner of Excise Channa Weerakkody. MORE..
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April 8, 2020 2:17 pm
Curfew should continue to avoid increased risks – Dr. Jasinghe
There is an increased risk of coronavirus infections if the current system implemented in the country is relaxed, says Director-General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe. MORE..
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April 8, 2020 2:17 pm
Navy develops remote-controlled smart appliance to treat and test COVID-19 patients
Taking in to account a basic concept mooted by an inventor, Mr. Thushara Kelum Wadasinghe, the Navy’s Research and Development Unit developed a remote-controlled smart appliance called ‘Medi Mate’ in a bid to treat and test COVID-19 patients, allowing healthcare workers to remain at a safe distance from the highly infectious virus. MORE..
Raising the borrowing limit imperative for fighting COVID-19: Mangala Samaraweera
Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera today urged the government to immediately move a resolution in Parliament to raise the borrowing limit in order to avoid challenges in raising the funds necessary for managing the coronavirus crisis. MORE..
Raja Goonaratne appointed Director General of NGO Secretariat
Humanitarian law expert Raja Goonaratne was appointed as the Director General at the National Secretariat for Non-governmental Organizations this morning (April 08). MORE..
Sri Lankan doctor dies after contracting coronavirus in UK
A Sri Lankan doctor who specialised in treating the elderly has died after testing positive for Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. MORE..
COVID-19 cases increase to 189, recoveries climb to 44
One more patient has tested positive for coronavirus, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 189 as of 6.00 p.m. today (8). MORE..
Public urged to limit interactions to family members during Avurudu traditions
The government has urged the general public to limit interactions only to family members during traditions for Sinhala and Tamil New Year next week, says the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Updated announcement on curfew
The curfew imposed in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna which have been identified as High Risk Zones will continue until further notice, says President’s Media Division. MORE..
Inform relevant banks before April 30 to cancel salary deductions for loans - CBSL
The Central Bank has appealed to the general public to inform relevant banks to cancel the salary deductions for the month of April repaying loans. MORE..
COVID-19 case tally hikes to 188 with 2 new cases
Two more COVID-19 positive patients have hiked the total count of cases in the country 188. MORE..
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Sports
Kobe Bryant headlines Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020
ESPN announced over the weekend that Kobe Bryant has been posthumously elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. MORE..
Wimbledon canceled for first time since World War II
Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won’t be played. MORE..
Beijing 2022 Olympics face ‘special situation’ after Tokyo delay, organisers say
Beijing 2022 organisers said they face “a special situation” after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics means less than six months between the Summer and Winter Games. MORE..
Tokyo Olympics to open on July 23, 2021
The Tokyo Olympics, which were postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic, will be held from July 23 to Aug. 8 in 2021, the games’ organizing committee said Monday. MORE..
Japanese PM and IOC chief agree to postpone 2020 Olympics
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to postpone the Olympics until 2021. MORE..
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Technology
WhatsApp tightens limits on message forwarding to counter coronavirus misinformation
WhatsApp is trying to stem the rapid spread of coronavirus misinformation by placing new limits on the number of times a forwarded message can be shared simultaneously. MORE..
Skype introduces ‘Meet Now’ video calls as Zoom’s privacy nightmare continues
Skype introduces ‘Meet Now’ video calls as Zoom’s privacy nightmare continues
If you’ve been working from in the past few weeks, the chances are that you attended at least one meeting via Zoom video call. MORE..
Google’s COVID-19 report shows whether Sri Lankans are staying at home
Google’s COVID-19 report shows whether Sri Lankans are staying at home
Google has outlined data gathered from smartphones offering insights into the changes in public movement in response to work-from-home, shelter in place and other policies aimed at flattening the curve of COVID-19 outbreak. MORE..
Google boosts support for checking COVID-19 facts
Google boosts support for checking COVID-19 facts
Google on Thursday (Apr 2) said it is pumping US$6.5 million into fact-checkers and nonprofits as it ramps up its the battle against coronavirus misinformation. MORE..
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Entertainment
Miss England hangs up her crown to return to work as doctor during coronavirus pandemic
A beauty queen who was crowned Miss England in 2019 has returned to the United Kingdom from overseas charity work to continue her career as a doctor amid the coronavirus pandemic. MORE..
Bill Withers, influential soul singer behind Ain’t No Sunshine, dies aged 81
Bill Withers, influential soul singer behind Ain’t No Sunshine, dies aged 81
Bill Withers, the influential US soul singer who wrote Lean on Me, Ain’t No Sunshine and Lovely Day has died aged 81 of heart complications, according to a statement from his family. MORE..
Andrew Jack, ‘Star Wars’ actor, dies from Covid-19
Andrew Jack, ‘Star Wars’ actor, dies from Covid-19
Andrew Jack, a British actor and dialect coach who had roles in a number of “Star Wars” movies, has died aged 76 after contracting Covid-19, his agent has said. MORE..
Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum during coronavirus lockdown
Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum during coronavirus lockdown
A painting by Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight raid from a Dutch museum, museum officials announced on Monday. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Oman
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