Prabakaran’s birthday commemorated in Jaffna

Nearly 180 Sri Lankan fishermen stranded near Indonesia to return

Nearly 180 Sri Lankan fishermen stranded near Indonesia owing to bad weather are to return to Sri Lanka. The fishermen on 30 boats had headed towards Indonesia after being alerted of the storm in Sri Lankan waters after they had gone to sea. The Fisheries Department said that with the storm now moving away the fishermen will begin their journey back home. Boats with fuel have been deployed to assist the fishermen during their return journey. On the instructions of President Gotabaya Rajapaks

20 May, 2020

Fresh guidelines not issued for weddings

The Ministry of Health denied claims that fresh guidelines have been issued for weddings. Dr.?Lakshman Gamlath, Deputy Director General, Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Food Safety said that guidelines issued earlier still remain. The guidelines that were issued on 27 April 2020 on weddings to be held during the COVID-19 pandemic still remains applicable, he said. Dr. Gamlath advised the public to obtain further details in this regard from the official website of the Ministry of

20 May, 2020

War declared on Aedes mosquito to stop spread of dengue

War has been declared on the Aedes mosquito to stop the spread of dengue. Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that Sri Lanka could face a twin crisis if the spread of dengue is not prevented. He said that while steps are being taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus, failure to ensure breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquito are not eliminated will result in the spread of dengue. Dr. Anil Jasinghe noted that while fever is one of the symptoms for the coronavirus,

20 May, 2020