Wimal appears before the FCID to make statement

Four bodies at Ragama hospital after Mahara prison unrest

The bodies of four people killed are at the Ragama hospital following the unrest at the Mahara prison today. Hospital authorities said that 24 people injured in the incident are currently receiving treatment at the Ragama hospital. Earlier the Police confirmed that one?prisoner was killed after violence broke out at the Mahara Prison today. According to reports, a tense situation broke out as some inmates attempted to escape after they were informed that some prisoners had contracted the coro

29 Nov, 2020

Voluntary organization offers free coffins for Covid victims

By Indika Sri Aravinda A voluntary organization has offered free coffins for coronavirus victims. The?Shihara Janaza Foundaton has erected banners near the Borella cemetery offering free coffins to low income families. Founder of the organization, Mohhamad Halaldeen told Colombo Gazette that coffins will be offered to low-income families of any religion or community. He said that the coffins are being offered after being inspected by Public Health Inspectors. Halaldeen said that a coffin co

30 Nov, 2020

Colombo Mayor warns situation serious

By Easwaran Rutnam Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake has warned that the situation in Colombo is serious with the Covid-19 death toll increasing and more people being infected. The recent coronavirus deaths and infections have mostly been from the Colombo District. Ms. Senanayake has appealed to retired Public Health Inspectors (PHI) to return to service and has also spoken to the Medical Faculty to obtain the services of interns to support the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). The recent coronavi

30 Nov, 2020