Alleged threat on Mahinda’s life to be investigated

Plans underway to revive tourism industry

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has drafted plans for an early revival post-COVID-19, as the country starts opening up gradually from this week.? The Authority said a major step was the Cabinet approval of the critical five-year global promotion initiative last week and plans are underway to finalize the Terms of Reference and appointment of the Procurement, Project and Technical Evaluation Committees; and the process will start when the time is right.? ?The approach focuses on con

22 Apr, 2020

Number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka reaches 310

The number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka reached 310 this evening. The Health Ministry said that there are 201 active coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka. The Health Ministry also said that 102 patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospital. So far there have been seven deaths reported in Sri Lanka from the virus. (Colombo Gazette)

21 Apr, 2020

India denies claims troops will be sent to Sri Lanka

India has denied claims troops will be sent to Sri Lanka to offer assistance in the fight against the coronavirus. The Press Trust of India (PTI) had reported yesterday that the Indian Army is readying separate teams to be deployed to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan to help those countries boost capabilities to deal with rising cases of coronavirus. PTI quoted sources as saying that the teams for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan are being readied as part of India?s p

22 Apr, 2020