SC to decide on IGP’s FR petition on July 31

Transport Ministry advised not to deploy public transport for two weeks

The Transport Ministry has been advised not to deploy public transport for normal public use for another two weeks, the Government said. The Government information department said that the advise was issued by the Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe. The Transport Ministry had sought the advice of the Director General of Health Services on the deployment of public transport from tomorrow 11 May. However, Dr. Anil Jasinghe had noted that the public may attempt to use public t

10 May, 2020

Complete list of guidelines for Colombo and Gampaha issued

The Police today (Monday) released the complete list of guidelines to be followed in Colombo and Gampaha during the curfew. The Government has decided to commence restoring normalcy in civilian life, with effect from today (11.05.2020), while the quarantine curfew is imposed. Accordingly, Police Media Spokesman Jaliya Senaratne (Attorney-at-Law) said in a statement today that it is essential to focus on the following matters: 1. It is decided to open public institutions/offices by calling onl

11 May, 2020

WHO says Sri Lanka on right track to contain epidemic

Sri Lanka is on the right track to contain the COVID-19 epidemic through the increased tracking, testing, isolation, and treatment strategy, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement today. The statement said that enhanced testing of the contacts of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 has led to the increased identification people who have COVID-19 and appropriate reporting in recent days. The statement added that on the 5th of May, the World Health Organization handed o

10 May, 2020