Southern Province Governor and US envoy hold talks

Number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka crosses 300

UPDATE: The number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka crossed the 300 mark today. The Ministry of Health said that nine more patients were confirmed this evening to have contracted the virus taking the total to 304. Of the nine new patients, eight were identified as persons who were placed in quarantine in the Bandaranayakepura area in Colombo 12. The ninth person is said to be a fish vendor from Piliyandala. Earlier 24 people were also detected with the virus from the Bandaranaya

20 Apr, 2020

Central Bank permits remittances to Sri Lankan students abroad

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has permitted remittances to Sri Lankan students abroad. In a press statement, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said it is aware that some Sri Lankans who have gone abroad, for short visits for leisure and holidays, meet relatives and friends, pilgrimage, business purposes, training, seminars and conferences, medical treatments, sports, recreational and cultural activities, etc., and on student or equivalent visas, are stranded abroad amidst the prevailing glob

20 Apr, 2020

Ranjan released on bail

Former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, who was in remand, was released on bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate?s Court today. Ramanaya was arrested last week, along with his physiotherapist, on charges of obstructing the duties of Police officers. An argument had erupted between Ramanayake and Police officers on duty near his housing complex when they had prevented Ramanayake?s physiotherapist from entering the complex to handover essential goods. The Police had thereafter arrested the two pers

20 Apr, 2020