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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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Covid-19 infections identified from prisons across the island have increased to 329 as more inmates contracted the virus.
Senior journalist and veteran artiste, Sydney Chandrasekara has passed away at the age of 61.
Fresh COVID-19 positive cases were identified today (14), as the total number of cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 16,405.
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to carry out free-of-charge mobile clinics for people under quarantine at urban flats within its limits.
The Police have launched an operation to arrest beggars near traffic lights in Colombo. Police spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said there are concerns various diseases can spread from the beggars to the general public. He also said that it has been found most beggars in Colombo are involved in a business. DIG […] The post Police crackdown on beggars near traffic lights...
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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Total Covid-19 infections detected among prison inmates have reached 278, according to the Department of Prisons.
COLOMBO (News 1st): A decision regarding the lifting of restrictions imposed in isolated areas and the restriction on exiting the Western province, given the COVID-19 situation, will be made on Monday (Nov. 16), the Ministry of Health said on Saturday (Nov. 14). “The outcome will be determined based on Epidemiological surveillance and the rate of patients […] Decision on lifting movem...
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...
COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has introduced the emergency hotline 1927 to provide counselling services for those addicted to the use of narcotics and their family members, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, NDDCB said. The hotline was introduced as a solution for the people who are unable to obtain services, given […] Emergency hotline 1927 for counselli...
COLOMBO (News 1st): A special operation is underway in other provinces excluding the Western Province, to trace those who left the Western province following the issuance of the quarantine order, Police Spokesperson, DIG Ajith Rohana said. “The quarantine order was issued three days back and accordingly, no-one was permitted to leave the Western province. We are […] Special operation ...
COLOMBO (News 1st): A total of 21 people were arrested in a 24-hour window, over the failure to follow COVID-19 health guidelines including the wearing of face masks and maintaining social distances, Police Spokesperson, DIG Ajith Rohana said on Saturday (Nov. 14). According to DIG Ajith Rohana, the majority of those arrested are residents of Negombo, […] 21 arrested over failure to abide b...
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the Easter Sunday attacks was told yesterday (13), that a former Additional Director at the Department of Social Services had ignored due protocol when giving the Hira Foundation , certification of its previous registrations.
National Dangerous Drug Control Board has introduced a hotline to provide assistance to drug addicts and their family members.
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) warns that the Covid-19 situation in the Colombo has become alarming.
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...
The protest staged by a group of inmates at the Kalutara Prison on a rooftop yesterday, has come to an end.
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...
Two people have been killed following a clash between two groups in Vaddukoddai in the Jaffna peninsula. The Police said that the clash had occurred last night following a private dispute. At least 15 people had been involved in the clash, the Police said. Two people were stabbed to death during the incident. The two victims […] The post Two people stabbed to death following clash in Vadduko...
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
Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi, on 13 November said the final decision on burying the remains of those who die due to COVID-19 related complications, will be reached after receiving the... Click on the headline to read the full story
UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer has written to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing the hope that the existing policy on mandatory cremations will be revised so as to allow the safe and... Click on the headline to read the full story
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, extending his wishes for Hindu devotees on Deepavali festival, says cultural festivals of this nature provide great opportunity to build communal reconciliation and mutual understanding among the people and empower ethnic and religious harmony.