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COLOMBO (News1st): Sri Lanka’s tally of COVID-19 infections in prisons have exceeded 300, government officials said, amidst the second wave of infections in the country. The infected individuals include five prison officers, 88 inmates at the Bogambara prison, 48 at the Boossa Prison, and 14 at the Kuruwita prison. They are under medical care at treatment centres in Kandakadu, […] COV...
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sydney Chandrasekara, a household name among the people of Sri Lanka, bid goodbye to us for one last time today. He was 61 years old at the time of his demise. The remains of the Veteran Journalist was placed at the Jayarathna funeral parlour in Borella this evening and will remain there till […] Sydney Chandrasekara’s funeral to take place at the Borella Public Ce...
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By Indika Sri Aravinda Health Ministry spokesperson Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara has been removed from his post with immediate effect. Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara told Colombo Gazette that he was informed by Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachch that he has been removed from the post. He said he was informed he was no longer required to hold the […] The post Health Ministry spokesperson Dr. Jayaruwan Ban...
Sri Lanka has told the Group of 77 it follows the regulations issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) regulations when managing the spread of COVID-19. Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena took part in an interactive dialogue on major priority issues and the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the obstacles it poses to the […] The post Sri Lanka tells Group of 77 it follows WHO...
An individual who was arrested for spreading false rumors through the internet that a large number of COVID-19 infected people are dying on the roads in Sri Lanka has been placed under remand custody.
COLOMBO (News 1st): As the world celebrates ‘World Diabetes Day’ (Nov. 14), amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, controlling diabetes is even more important at present as people with non-communicable diseases have been identified as having a higher risk of contracting the virus, the Director-General of Health Services said. According to the Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka, […] Diabet...
Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 14 November 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau. The post Report on COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka... Click on the headline to read the full story
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Fresh COVID-19 positive cases were identified today (14), as the total number of cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 16,405.
The Ministry of Health confirmed that 293 more individuals who were diagnosed with Covid-19 were discharged from medical care upon returning to health.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): A 35-year-old individual was arrested on Saturday morning (Nov. 14) in the Kadugannawa Police jurisdiction, over the spread of fake news related to COVID-19 deaths via social media, Sri Lanka Police said. The arrest was made in Egodawatta, Henawala of the Kadugannawa Police division, by a special team attached to the Criminal Investigations Department. […] Suspect arrest...
The number of people detected with the coronavirus in Sri Lanka has crossed the 16,000 mark. The National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 said that 16,190 people have been detected with the virus in Sri Lanka so far. Of them, 11,030 people have fully recovered while 5,107 people are still in hospital. The […] The post Number of people detected with coronavirus in Sri Lanka t...
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says Deepavali reminds people to dedicate themselves to overcome every challenge together as a community.
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...
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): 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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...