Colombo Gazette Sri Lanka

Number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka continues to rise

admin - April 5, 2020 - 16:51

Work from home period extended

Vyshnavy - April 5, 2020 - 14:16

Curfew to be temporarily lifted for 19 districts

Vyshnavy - April 5, 2020 - 14:04

Over 2500 inmates released on bail

Vyshnavy - April 4, 2020 - 17:39

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Australia assures parents of Sri Lankan students...

admin - April 5, 2020 - 17:36 0

Australia today gave an assurance to parents of Sri Lankan students in Australia as the authorities make changes to temporary visa holder arrangements during...

Number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri...

admin - April 5, 2020 - 16:51 0

The number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka continued to rise today (Sunday).The Health Promotion Bureau said that the total number of patients...

Work from home period extended

Vyshnavy - April 5, 2020 - 14:16 0

The Government has declared 06- 10 April as a period to “work from home”.The President’s Media Division (PMD) said that the decision to extend...

Curfew to be temporarily lifted for 19...

Vyshnavy - April 5, 2020 - 14:04 0

The islandwide Police curfew imposed in 19 Districts will be temporarily lifted at 06.00 a.m. tomorrow (06) and re- imposed at 02.00 p.m. the...

Hotline established to verify virus symptoms

admin - April 5, 2020 - 13:09 0

The Ministry of Health has established an emergency hotline 1390 for the public to obtain free medical advice on symptoms of COVID-19.The hotline has...

Fire breaks out at Kurunegala Teaching Hospital

Vyshnavy - April 5, 2020 - 12:26 0

A fire broke out in the pharmaceutical storage facility of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital around 11.15 a.m. today.The Police said Officers from the Kurunegala...

Over 1200 arrested for violating Police curfew

Vyshnavy - April 5, 2020 - 12:02 0

The Police have arrested 1254 suspects for violating the islandwide Police curfew within the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today.The Police said...

Number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri...

admin - April 4, 2020 - 22:52 0

The number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka rose to 166 late this evening, the Health Ministry said.The Health Ministry said that four...

Curfew will be lifted only once COVID-19...

admin - April 4, 2020 - 21:18 5

The curfew will be lifted only once the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat is eliminated, the Ministry of Defence said today.Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne...

CID investigates rumours on complete lockdown

Vyshnavy - April 4, 2020 - 18:30 0

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has commenced investigations into rumours being spread of a complete lockdown of the country and on the funerals of...

Over 2500 inmates released on bail

Vyshnavy - April 4, 2020 - 17:39 0

Over 2500 inmates were released on bail by court today.The President’s Media Division (PMD) said 2961 inmates were released on bail.The prisoners were released...

Three more patients test positive for virus...

admin - April 4, 2020 - 17:36 0

The total number of patients confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus in Sri Lanka stands at 162.Director of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasighe said...

Prime Minister takes part in home garden...

admin - April 4, 2020 - 17:20 0

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa took part in a home garden challenge which promotes a more sustainable lifestyle.Former Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said that the initiative...

Special service to resolve electrical and plumbing...

admin - April 4, 2020 - 17:07 0

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) together with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited (LECO) and National Water Supply...

Over 170 Sri Lankans leave Iranamadu quarantine...

Vyshnavy - April 4, 2020 - 12:21 0

A group of 172 persons left for home from the Air Force quarantine centre in Iranamadu this morning.Air Force Spokesman Group Captain Dushantha Wijesinghe...

Fifth coronavirus death reported in Sri Lanka

Vyshnavy - April 4, 2020 - 11:55 0

The fifth death due to the coronavirus in Sri Lanka was reported this morning.The Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said the...

Over 1400 arrested for violating curfew

Vyshnavy - April 4, 2020 - 11:27 1

The Police have arrested 1493 suspects on charges of violating the islandwide Police curfew within the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 a.m. today.An...

UN says emergency fiscal support will help...

admin - April 4, 2020 - 08:12 1

As Sri Lanka continues to battle coronavirus (COVID-19), the United Nations (UN) says emergency fiscal support will help the country cope with the added...

Sri Lanka accused of using pandemic to...

admin - April 3, 2020 - 22:38 3

Sri Lanka has been accused of using the coronavirus pandemic to curtail free expression.Human Rights Watch (HRW) says blanket censorship and threats of arrest...

Number of coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka...

admin - April 3, 2020 - 22:21 0

The number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka rose to 159 late this evening.The Health Ministry said that eight patients were conformed with...

Sri Lanka to explore new markets as virus...

admin - April 3, 2020 - 18:58 0

Sri Lanka is to explore new markets for Sri Lankan products, especially for tea, as the coronavirus takes a hit on the economy.Foreign Minister...

Sri Lanka urged to respect right of...

admin - April 3, 2020 - 16:40 3

Sri Lanka’s authorities must respect the right of religious minorities to carry out the final rites of their relatives in accordance with their own...

ICRC helps protect detainee population in Sri...

admin - April 3, 2020 - 16:18 0

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Sri Lanka is supporting the national authorities in their efforts to protect the public...

Udayanga released on bail

Vyshnavy - April 3, 2020 - 15:43 1

Former Sri Lanka Ambassador to Russia Udayana Weeratunga was granted bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today.The Court has granted time until 24 April...

Private hospitals extend full support to fight...

admin - April 3, 2020 - 13:22 1

Private hospitals have extended full support to the Government to fight the coronavirus pandemic.The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) in a...

Rupee depreciates further against USD

Vyshnavy - April 3, 2020 - 11:38 1

The Sri Lanka Rupee further depreciated against the US Dollar today.The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said the selling rate of the US...

World Bank fast-tracks $128 Million COVID-19 support...

Vyshnavy - April 3, 2020 - 11:16 0

The International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) of the World Bank Group agreed to provide financing assistance...

Government ensures welfare of Sri Lankans overseas

Vyshnavy - April 3, 2020 - 11:05 0

The Ministry of Foreign Relations has held consultations over the past 2 days with its Heads of Missions based in 67 cities across the...

Opinion

Best practices for maintaining cybersecurity for your new remote...

admin - April 4, 2020 - 18:22

Pardon, Mr. President, Sir

admin - March 31, 2020 - 14:48

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Entertainment during the isolation process in Sri Lanka

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Body of first coronavirus victim in Sri Lanka cremated

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Traders working around the clock

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Queues at fuel stations in Sri Lanka

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Colombo East Base Hospital to treat coronavirus patients

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Sri Lanka's Elections Commission disinfected

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Sri Lanka battles the coronavirus

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Public transport in Sri Lanka disinfected

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Navy prepares to face COVID 19

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Coronavirus patient in Sri Lanka discharged

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Sri Lanka warns US of consequences following ban on Silva

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Residents demand playground

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Special mass at St. Anthony's Shrine Colombo

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An irreplaceable experience

World News

South African Muslim cleric dies of coronavirus

admin - April 5, 2020 - 10:29 0

A South African Muslim cleric, who recently returned from India after attending the Nizamuddin congregation, has died after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to...

US accused of ‘piracy’ over mask ‘confiscation’

admin - April 4, 2020 - 12:34 1

The US has been accused of redirecting 200,000 Germany-bound masks for its own use, in a move condemned as "modern piracy". The local government in...

Uyghurs ‘purchased’ by factories across China

admin - March 14, 2020 - 08:38

Sex workers in Sri Lanka battle a raw deal

admin - March 8, 2020 - 21:58

Privacy breached

admin - March 3, 2020 - 18:36

Sports

Eddie Jones can deliver World Cup for England, says Mike Tindall

Sports Vyshnavy - April 5, 2020 - 14:32 0

Eddie Jones can emulate Sir Clive Woodward by leading England to World Cup glory, believes former England international Mike Tindall.Jones signed a contract extension...

Premier League clubs to consult players on 30% wage cut

Sports admin - April 4, 2020 - 12:30 0

Premier League clubs will ask players to take a 30% pay cut in order to protect jobs as it was announced the season will...

Bereaved Povlsens greet ‘miracle’ twins after Sri Lanka bomb tragedy

admin - March 13, 2020 - 18:40

Families of missing outraged

admin - January 27, 2020 - 12:37

Biz News

Sri Lanka and China Development Bank sign $ 500 m funding deal

Business admin - March 18, 2020 - 14:59 1

Sri Lanka today signed a new $ 500 million funding deal with China Development Bank (CDB), the Finance Ministry said.CDB in 2018 extended a...

Central Bank eases monetary policy to support economic activity

Business admin - March 16, 2020 - 15:43 1

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at an urgent meeting to review its monetary policy stance on 16 March 2020,...

Mosaic by Rajani Serasinghe, bringing life to your home

admin - July 12, 2019 - 22:55

True queen not determined by the crown – Nuwandika

admin - October 15, 2018 - 08:54

In the culinary business from the age of 17

admin - August 28, 2018 - 01:20

Lifestyle / Events

An exhibition of contemporary Sri Lankan art...

admin - March 6, 2020 - 22:35 0

Paradise Road Galleries is pleased to present an exhibition of contemporary Sri Lankan art in aid of the Sunera Foundation.This will be the second...

Nearly 30 designers to showcase their collections at CFW

March 3, 2020 - 23:07

A kaleidoscope of creativity at Kala Pola

February 23, 2020 - 22:32

Promoting sustainable change in the fashion industry

February 15, 2020 - 15:44

Play games and win Harpo’s Pizza

February 15, 2020 - 13:12

Advertorial

PR Wire continues value addition to clients via Remote...

admin - April 4, 2020 - 21:43 0

PR Wire, a leading public relations consultation and services company in Sri Lanka, has shifted its operations to a remote working model in order to serve its customers through these difficult times.Despite certain projects coming to a temporary halt...

vivo extends product warranty for Sri Lankan...

April 4, 2020 - 21:35

Geared to serve you at all times:...

April 4, 2020 - 21:29

Hatch and LAN gear up to launch...

April 4, 2020 - 18:12

Janashakthi Life records a double-digit growth in...

April 4, 2020 - 18:07

Hutch pays heed to customer feedback offering...

April 4, 2020 - 17:58

Celebrating founder King Tom’s birthday at the Mount Lavinia Hotel

admin - March 11, 2020 - 16:22

An unbeatable Resident offer at the Mövenpick Hotel Colombo

admin - March 6, 2020 - 23:36

Paradise on a Plate with Sri Lanka’s Queen of Curries at Curry Leaf

admin - March 3, 2020 - 23:34

Swiss dessert promotion at the Mövenpick Hotel Colombo

This Valentine’s, Love Your Earth FirstAt Hilton Colombo!

It’s all things cheese at Café Kai, Hilton Colombo

Local herbs at Hilton Colombo

Fresh Sri Lankan seafood expansively showcased

admin - March 21, 2020 - 21:59

An aromatic Coffee Cuisine menu at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

The BBQ Station; Now serving Colombo

A complete South Asian culinary experience

AYU takes you on a Sri Lankan culinary Journey

Entertainment

‘Lean On Me’ songwriter Bill Withers dead at 81

admin - April 3, 2020 - 23:16

Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at 81

admin - March 21, 2020 - 12:38

Anu Dissanayake

admin - January 11, 2020 - 11:55

Hot and sexy Nadeema

admin - September 5, 2019 - 00:39

A vibrant look

admin - March 11, 2019 - 15:57

A rebel shoot

admin - March 5, 2019 - 12:52

Sheron Nanayakkara

admin - July 23, 2018 - 01:19

A one of a kind experience at Cinnamon Bentota Beach

admin - January 21, 2020 - 17:52

An irreplaceable experience

Sink into luxurious tropical bliss at Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa

A VIP message to Devi Balika Vidyalaya

admin - March 5, 2020 - 07:42 0

The Chinese Embassy in Colombo delivered a special message to Devi Balika Vidyalaya in Colombo. The message was from the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping.Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, had written back to a group...

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