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Bomb at seminary in Pakistan kills 7 students, wounds 112
Bomb at seminary in Pakistan kills 7 students, wounds 112
A powerful bomb blast ripped through an Islamic seminary on the outskirts of the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar on Tuesday morning, killing at least seven students and wounding 112 others, police and a hospital spokesman said. MORE..
Minuwangoda-Peliyagoda Covid-19 cluster tops 5,000 cases
Minuwangoda-Peliyagoda Covid-19 cluster tops 5,000 cases
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 figures surged yet again as 293 more persons were tested positive for the virus today (27). MORE..
Several more areas isolated
Several more areas isolated
Measures have been taken to isolate the Keselwatta Public Market area in Panadura, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). MORE..
AG orders police to probe spread of Covid-19 from Brandix factory
AG orders police to probe spread of Covid-19 from Brandix factory
The Attorney General has directed the Acting IGP to investigate the spread of COVID-19 from the Brandix apparel factory in Minuwangoda. MORE..
Relief for non-payment of monthly electricity bills in curfew areas
Relief for non-payment of monthly electricity bills in curfew areas
The government has decided not to disconnect the electricity supply to premises in curfew-imposed areas, based on non-payment of monthly bills. MORE..
Grace period for payment of salaries to private-sector employees extended
Grace period for payment of salaries to private-sector employees extended
The government has decided to extend the grace period for the payment of salaries to the private-sector employees until December, in the wake of the recent outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. MORE..
Visas of foreigners in Sri Lanka extended
Visas of foreigners in Sri Lanka extended
The Department of Immigration and Emigration says that due to the spread of COVID-19 virus in the country, it has been decided to extend the validity period of all types of Visas issued to all foreigners who are currently residing in Sri Lanka for a period of 60 days. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 death toll climbs to 19
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 death toll climbs to 19
The Ministry of Health confirms that two more Covid-19 related deaths have been reported in the country today (27), bringing the death toll from the virus in Sri Lanka to 19. MORE..
| October 27, 2020 3:22 pm
Specialized centers for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients
Specialized centers for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients
The Ministry of Health is currently looking into admitting asymptomatic COVID-19 patients into specialized centers instead of hospitalization, stated Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera. MORE..
110 more infected with Covid-19 make complete recoveries
110 more infected with Covid-19 make complete recoveries
The Ministry of Health says 110 individuals who previously tested positive for Covid-19, have been discharged from medical care after making complete recoveries. MORE..
Sri Lanka records 17th death from COVID-19
Sri Lanka records 17th death from COVID-19
Sri Lanka has reported its seventeenth death from the novel coronavirus a short while ago, as per hospital sources. MORE..
Rishad re-remanded; court rejects bail application
Rishad re-remanded; court rejects bail application
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (27) rejected the bail application submitted by MP Rishad Bathiudeen. MORE..
| October 27, 2020 12:48 pm
Ajith Rohana reveals why IDH staff haven’t contracted COVID-19
Ajith Rohana reveals why IDH staff haven’t contracted COVID-19
Over 35,000 people, who are not first-contacts, are currently undergoing the self-quarantine process, stated the Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana. MORE..
| October 27, 2020 12:45 pm
All museums closed for public
All museums closed for public
All museums under the Central Cultural Fund are to be closed for the public, the Central Cultural Fund announced. MORE..
Sri Lanka to establish embassies in Spain, Romania
Sri Lanka to establish embassies in Spain, Romania
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to establish Sri Lankan embassies in Romania and Spain in view of developing the existing relations with the two European countries. MORE..
Covid-19 cases from Minuwangoda-Peliyagoda cluster near 5,000 mark
Covid-19 cases from Minuwangoda-Peliyagoda cluster near 5,000 mark
Sri Lanka registered 541 positive cases of Covid-19 yesterday alone, recording the third-highest daily cases count. MORE..
China-SL have enough wisdom to handle relations, don’t need third party to dictate - Embassy
China-SL have enough wisdom to handle relations, don’t need third party to dictate - Embassy
The Embassy of China in Sri Lanka, issuing a statement ahead of United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Sri Lanka, says that the coming visit should bring fruits and respect but not risks or trouble. MORE..
Hatton town isolated
Hatton town isolated
Hatton town has been declared as an isolated area, says the Commander of Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva. MORE..
| October 27, 2020 9:32 am
U.S. State Secretary to arrive in Sri Lanka today
U.S. State Secretary to arrive in Sri Lanka today
United States (U.S.) Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka today (27) for two-way discussions. MORE..
| October 27, 2020 8:52 am
Afternoon thundershowers expected in parts of the island
Afternoon thundershowers expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Eastern, North-Central and North-western provinces and in Hambantota, Mannar, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Matale districts after 2.00 pm. MORE..
New Director General of Health Services appointed
New Director General of Health Services appointed
Dr. Asela Gunawardena has been appointed as the new Director General of Health Services, the Ministry of Health said. MORE..
261 more coronavirus cases identified
261 more coronavirus cases identified
More COVID-19 positive cases have been identified raising the total number of cases reported from the Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters to 4,939. MORE..
SJB charges govt. of inaction over COVID-19 second wave
SJB charges govt. of inaction over COVID-19 second wave
The government should bear the responsibility of plunging the country into the abyss with the second wave of coronavirus, says Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB). MORE..
Swiss Ambassador feeling ‘safer’ with Sri Lanka’s efforts to deal with COVID-19
Swiss Ambassador feeling ‘safer’ with Sri Lanka’s efforts to deal with COVID-19
Calling on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo this morning (26), Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka Dominik Furgler discussed a number of areas to further cooperation between the two countries, including investment, exports, tourism, and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases surpass 8,000 mark
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases surpass 8,000 mark
Sri Lanka has reached yet another grim coronavirus milestone as the total number of infections reported from the country exceeded the 8,000th mark. MORE..
