Body of woman missing after building collapse found

Sri Lankans stranded in UAE arrive in Mattala

A group of Sri Lankans who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived in Sri Lanka. The group of 298 Sri Lankans were stranded in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic They arrived at the Mattala International Airport in Hambantota via a special SriLankan Airlines flight. They will be transferred to quarantine centers after undergoing PCR or Covid-19 tests. (Colombo Gazette)

09 Jul, 2020

Police instructed to crackdown on election related violations

Chairman of the National Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya has instructed the Police to crackdown on election related violations. Deshapriya said that all citizens, civil organizations and media institutions have been asked to lodge complaints of such malpractices and the Police have been instructed to take prompt and swift action on such illegal practices. Meanwhile, a special operations center has been set up at the Police Headquarters to handle issues pertaining to the 2020 General El

08 Jul, 2020

Maldives and Sri Lanka eliminate measles and rubella ahead of 2023 target

Maldives and Sri Lanka were today verified for having eliminated rubella, making them the first two countries in WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve measles and rubella elimination ahead of the 2023 target. ?Protecting all children against these killer and debilitating diseases is an important step in our endeavor to achieve healthier population and health for all,? said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region, congratulating Maldives and Sri Lanka on their ac

08 Jul, 2020