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COLOMBO (News 1st): The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka exceeded the 16,000 mark on with the detection of 468 new COVID-19 positive cases on Friday (Nov. 13). All 468 cases confirmed yesterday were contacts of the Peliyagoda cluster, the Department of Government Information said. According to the Ministry of Health, the total […] Sri Lanka exceeds 16,000 COVID-19 cases...
COLOMBO (News 1st): Senior Journalist and veteran artiste Sydney Chandrasekara passed away on Saturday morning (Nov. 14) while receiving treatment in hospital. Late Mr. Sydney Chandrasekara served as a consultant for News 1st. He commenced his career as a journalist from Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and was a past pupil of Ananda College in Colombo. Chandrasekara […] Senior Journalist &...
COLOMBO (News 1st): A total of 22 suspects have been arrested so far over the violation of quarantine regulations, through aerial surveillance operations conducted by helicopters and drones with the assistance of Sri Lanka Air Force, Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana said on Saturday (Nov. 14). The aerial surveillance operation will continue with regard […] 22 quara...
I would like to wish a very Happy Deepavali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights in Sri Lanka and around the world. Lighting a lamp at this joyous occasion, symbolizes the spiritual... Click on the headline to read the full story
Hindu devotees across the globe light lamps and engage in religious observances with the expectation of dispelling darkness of ignorance and illuminating wisdom today, states President Gotabaya... Click on the headline to read the full story
By Easwaran Rutnam The coming of age movie ‘Funny Boy’ set to be screened on Netflix next month faced several issues before it could actually be shot in Sri Lanka. The Director of the movie Deepa Mehta told Daily Mirror in a video interview that it took one year to obtain permission to shoot the […] The post Sri Lankan authorities initially said no to ‘Funny Boy’ first appeared on Colombo G...
Jaffna Stallions is the first franchise cricket team in the 2020 Lanka Premier League (LPL) to hold a full-blown training session. With the impeccable guidance and leadership of Thilina Kandamby, the Head Coach, and Thisara Perera, the Captain, the team is taking part in a three-day residential cricket camp from 13th to 15th November 2020 […] The post Jaffna Stallions kicks off full-blown tr...
Photo courtesy of Live 24 The title for this article is taken from the motto above the doorway to the morgue. The Latin words translate as “This is a place where Death...
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa noted the spiritual victory of light over darkness as Sri Lankan Tamils and Tamils around the world celebrate Deepavali today. “Happy #Deepavali to those celebrating the Festival of Lights in #lka and around the world. Lighting a lamp at this joyous occasion, symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good […] The post PM notes spiritual v...
[…] The post UNHRC Registers Historic First Sri Lankan Appeal By 11 Year Old Against Corporal Punishment & Mental Abuse appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Colombo (News 1st); The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka urges all prospective Sri Lankan travellers both inbound and outbound to be cautious of individuals who demand payment/fee or any form of financial charges to facilitate entry permission to Sri Lanka or any third country. The Foreign Ministry announced that no individual or entity is authorized by […] Foreign Ministry cautions Sri Lanka...
Colombo (News 1st); 05 COVID-19 deaths were reported on Friday (13), said the Department of Government Information. The details of the COVID-19 deaths are as follows : 01. A 83-year-old female from Colombo 14 who had died at her residence and cause of death was ruled as COVID-19 infection with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. 02. […] 05 COVID-19 deaths reported on Friday (13) in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps has rendered unwavering support to the medical authorities in battling the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, Army Commander, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva said on Friday (Nov. 13). “The Medical Corps of Sri Lanka Army took on the responsibility of taking care of the Sri Lankans who were repatriated from […] Army Commander praises Med...
[…] The post India And Sri Lanka: Resolution Of Encroaching Indian Boats appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Sri Lanka Ports Authority decided to re-call retired employees to work Mujibur Rahuman said 25 vessels are anchored in the outer-harbour unable to unload cargo. Harin Fernando said unethical events are taking place within the Colombo harbour Covid Preventive Action Committee and 24/7 Operational Center set-up 60 port workers had tested positive for COVID-19 to-date. […] 60 port workers expo...
COLOMBO (News 1st): South Korea could help and assist Sri Lanka to reach the pinnacle of national development and prosperity, South Korea’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Woonjin JEONG said on Friday (Nov. 13). On Saturday (Nov. 14), Sri Lanka and South Korea will mark the 43rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two states. “Since 1977, the […] Sri Lanka and South Korea c...
Colombo (News 1st); The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) commenced an investigation with regard to social media reports on people collapsing on the streets and dying. Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana speaking to reporters on Friday (13) said there was only one incident of a person exposed to COVID-19 dying on the streets, adding the victim was […] CID investigation social media ...
COLOMBO (News 1st): Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States, Jaliya Wickramasuriya on Thursday (Nov. 12) said that the Financial Crimes Investigation Division had misled the Judiciary and obtained a warrant against him with the intention of political revenge. He testified at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing incidents of Political Victimization, on Thursday (Nov. […] ...
A group of parliamentarians of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have requested Basil Rajapaksa to take up the position as a Member of Parliament.
Korea sees huge potential in its bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka. The South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Santhush Woonjin JEONG said that the Asia-centric foreign policy of Sri Lanka is in harmony with the Southern policy of Korea. “It is therefore an opportune moment for both countries to pursue mutually beneficial long term economic […] The post Korea sees huge potential in ...
Total Covid-19 cases confirmed in Sri Lanka went past the grim milestone of 16,000 today (13) as 270 more individuals were tested positive for the virus.
[…] The post UDA To Seize 2.5 Acre Colombo University Female & Differently-Abled Students’ Hostel Premises appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
Five more Covid-19 related deaths are reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.
Fresh COVID-19 positive cases were identified in Sri Lanka as the total number of cases reported from the Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters reached 12,425.
The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Ms Hanaa Singer has directed a letter to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, reiterating the concerns of the United Nations with the existing Ministry of Health guidelines, which stipulate cremation as the only method for the disposal of bodies suspected of COVID-19 infection.
The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka has urged all prospective Sri Lankan travellers both inbound and outbound to be cautious of individuals who demand payment / fee or any form of financial charges to facilitate entry permission to Sri Lanka or any third country. The Foreign Ministry said that no individual or entity is authorized […] The post Foreign Ministry cautions Sri Lankan travellers fi...
Five more coronavirus related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka today taking the total number of deaths to 53. The Government Information Department said that the five deaths included two victims from Colombo 13, one from Colombo 14 and one each from Ratmalana and Chilaw. The post Five more coronavirus deaths in Sri Lanka taking total to 53 first appeared on Colombo Gazette.
The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka today urged all prospective Sri Lankan travellers both inbound and outbound to be cautious of individuals who demand payment or a fee or any form of financial charges to facilitate entry permission to Sri Lanka or any third country.
Colombo (News 1st); The opposition alleged the importing of Rapid Antigen Test Kits by the private sector had violated due process. MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha said the approval from the National Medicine Regulatory Authority was not obtained to import the Rapid Antigen Test Kits to Sri Lanka. He alleged the Rapid Antigen Test Kits were brought […] Due process violated in porting Rapid Antige...
Colombo (News 1st); Several MPs have requested Basil Rajapaksa to take up the position of a member of Parliament. A letter signed by 19 MPs states it is paramount for Basil Rajapaksa to enter Parliament to uplift the country’s economy and to provide the SLPP’s active contribution to Sri Lanka. The letter states, it was Basil […] MPs sign letter requesting Basil Rajapaksa to ente...