Brothel raided in Colombo, 23 Thai women arrested

Over 50 people found to be infected in Minuwangoda

Over 50 people have been found to be infected with COVID-19 in Minuwangoda in the Gampaha District. The National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 (NOCPC) said 51 persons were detected with the virus in the 24 hours ending at 06am today. This is the highest number of infected persons to be detected in the District, followed by 27 from Nittambuwa, 26 from Kadawatta and 18 from Meegahawatta. They were among 772 infected persons detected across the country in the last 24 hours. T

08 Feb, 2021

Rapid antigen tests on school transport buses

A special operation will be launched to conduct random rapid antigen tests on buses operating as school transportation services. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said drivers and assistants of school transport buses will be subjected to rapid antigen tests from tomorrow. The tests will be conducted randomly, with an aim to ascertain if health guidelines are being followed and to ensure that students are wearing face masks when being transported. DIG Ajith Rohana s

07 Feb, 2021

Coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka increases to 356

Five more deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in Sri Lanka today, increasing the death toll to 356. The Government Information Department said the deceased were between the ages of 61- 84. The first victim is a 61-year-old female from Colombo-15 who had died on 04th February at her residence. The cause of death has been identified as Covid pneumonia and acute asthma condition. A 66-year-old female from Wakwella, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 is said to have been transferred from the Karapi

07 Feb, 2021