UNP appoints new treasurer

A number of people infected in Borella, Narahenpita and Slave Island

A number of people have been found to be infected in Borella, Narahenpita and Slave Island. They were among 434 people who tested positive for the coronavirus in the Colombo District during a 24-hour period ending at 6am today. Of the 434 people found to be infected in the Colombo District, 36 are from Slave Island, 35 Narahenpita and 31 from Borella. Others include 30 people in Maharagama, 22 in Maradana and 22 in Avissawella. A total of 1,914 people tested positive for the virus in Sri Lan

08 May, 2021

WHO reminds Sajith on need to work together to fight Covid

The World Health Organisation (WHO) today reminded Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on the need to work together to fight the coronavirus. Dr. Olivia Nieveras, the Officer-In-Charge of the WHO in Sri Lanka said that now is the time for the country to work together, no matter if one is in the opposition or the Government. She expressed these views at a meting with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today. At the meeting Premadasa noted some of the key issues faced by Sri Lanka bec

08 May, 2021

Mobile vendors in Western Province found to be infected

Mobile vendors in the Western Province have been found to be infected with the coronavirus. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that 657 mobile vendors in the Western Province were inspected yesterday (Saturday). Random Rapid Antigen Tests were conducted on 114 mobile vendors and two were found to be infected with the coronavirus. DIG Ajith Rohana said that special operations were also conducted in beach areas and other public places and several people were foun

09 May, 2021