Generator at Norochcholai coal power plant breaks down

Number of coronavirus cases increases

The number of persons who tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka reached 323 this evening. Two patients were detected with the virus this evening including one patient who was receiving treatment at the Polonnaruwa Hospital. The second person is from Suduwella in Ja-Ela and was at the quarantine facility in Oluvil. The Health Ministry said 211 patients among the infected have been identified as active cases. A total of 148 persons are admitted to various hospitals on suspicion of having c

22 Apr, 2020

People in Colombo shanties to be tested

The Ministry of Health has decided to conduct COVID-19 tests in shanty areas within the Colombo District. Director of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that there was a high risk of the coronavirus further spreading in the Colombo District. A decision was drawn to conduct PCR testing in shanties in the Colombo District during a meeting between officials of the Health Ministry and the Colombo Municipal Council held yesterday. Dr. Jasinghe further said it was also decided to conduct PCR te

22 Apr, 2020

EC Chairman plays down issues in Commission

Chairman of the National Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya has played down issues among the three members of the Commission saying it is only a case of differences of opinion. In a statement posted on his Facebook, Deshapriya said that he never expected all three members of the Commission to have the same opinion. He said that if all three were to think alike there would not be a need for a three-member Commission. Deshapriya said that in the end the Commission discusses and reaches a co

23 Apr, 2020