Over 4000 people still in IDP camps in Jaffna

Over 530 people found to be infected in Colombo District

Over 530 people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in the Colombo District yesterday, officials said today. The Government said that 533 people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in the Colombo District yesterday (Thursday). They are among a record 1531 people found to be infected in Sri Lanka during the day, the highest daily infected cases recorded. Of the 1531 people detected in the country, 40 people are Sri Lankans who returned from overseas. Of those i

30 Apr, 2021

Italy bans arrivals from Sri Lanka

Italy has banned arrivals from Sri Lanka as a result of the coronavirus, the Italian media reported. Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza has signed an order extending a ban on arrivals in Italy from Sri Lanka as well as India and Bangladesh. According to the Italian media, the decision has been taken because of the high number of people infected with the coronavirus in these countries. Only people with Italian citizenship will be allowed to return to Italy from these countries. A number

30 Apr, 2021

Police arrest motorist, defend closing road when Chinese Minister arrived

A motorist has been arrested over allegations he obstructed the duties of the Police when Chinese Defence Minister, General Wei Fenghe arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the incident had occurred in Borella. The Police Spokesman said that the suspect had instigated other motorists when the road was temporarily closed as the convoy of the Chinese Defence Minister was passing by. The suspect has been accused of giving instruc

30 Apr, 2021