TNA says Tamils more united now than before

Report sought on claims Sri Lankan sportsman misbehaved with female health official

A report has been sought over claims a Sri Lankan sportsman misbehaved with a female health official. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board said that there have been media reports that a National player, who is currently in the Sri Lanka Test squad playing against England and a female health official assigned to the team had misbehaved. SLC has instructed the Sri Lanka Cricket team Manager, Asantha De Mel, to submit a report into the incident forthwith in order to verify the claims. The Cricket B

21 Jan, 2021

Private hospitals accused of allowing infected people to go home

Private hospitals have been accused of allowing Covid infected people to go home. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva and Director General of Health Services, Dr Asela Gunawardena met representatives of private sector laboratory technicians and discussed the possibility of implementing a common regulatory mechanism to conduct antigen and PCR tests. Priority will be given to BOI approved garment industry employees, those travelling overseas, the workforce in respective hospitals and those se

21 Jan, 2021

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi tests positive

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has tested positive for the coronavirus, reports said today. The BBC Sinhala service reported that the Minister was found to be infected following an antigen test. According to the BBC Sinhala service, the Health Minister had placed herself in self-isolation yesterday (Friday). Following the antigen test the Minister conducted a PCR test and was awaiting the results. So far four Parliamentarians, including three Ministers, had tested positive for the co

23 Jan, 2021