Pakistani couple arrested with heroin at Katunayake airport

Gampaha deaths not linked to Covid vaccine

The death of two individuals in Gampaha after they had obtained the coronavirus vaccine, is not linked to the jab, the Health Ministry said today. Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said that the two individuals had died as a result of other complications. A 57-year-old man had died on admission to the Divulapitiya District Hospital, two days after he obtained the Covid vaccine. Another person had also died, and according to reports he had also obtained the vaccine

05 Mar, 2021

SJB fears attempt to use burial issue to create rift

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has accused the Government of attempting to use the burial of Muslim Covid victims to create rifts among the communities in Sri Lanka. Speaking to reporters today, SJB MP Mujibur Rahman said the Gazette permitting burials in Sri Lanka was issued two weeks ago. He said Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunwardena announced the selection of Iranaitivu island in the Gulf of Mannar as the burial ground one week later. MP Mujibur Rahman said the decisio

05 Mar, 2021

Thirty-three Sri Lankans who returned found to be infected

Thirty-three Sri Lankans who returned to the country have been found to be infected with Covid-19. Officials said that the 33 Sri Lankans were among 384 people who tested positive for the coronavirus over a 24-hour period ending at 6am today. Over the past two months a number of Sri Lankans who returned to the island have been found to be infected. However, the Government has decided to continue with the repatriation process. Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva had told?Colombo Gazette?r

05 Mar, 2021