Gopal Baglay appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka

More young people now found to be infected in Sri Lanka

By Easwaran Rutnam More young people have now been found to be infected with the coronavirus in Sri Lanka, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said today. The health authorities also said that the virus is now airborne as opposed to only transmitting through contact. Speaking at a special media briefing, Dr. Asela Gunawardena said that the new variant of the coronavirus has been found to be affecting young people and not just senior citizens. With the virus spreading am

23 Apr, 2021

Two areas in Wariyapola placed under isolation

Two areas in Wariyapola have been placed under isolation, the Government said today. The Government said that Niraviya and Nikadalupotha in Wariyapola have been isolated with immediate effect. Yesterday, the Kuliyapitiya Police division in the Kurunegala District had been placed under isolation. Over 170 people had tested positive for the coronavirus in Kurunegala on Wednesday. Officials said that 171 people tested positive for the virus in Kurunegala during a 24-hour period ending at 6am ye

23 Apr, 2021

Organisers urged to cancel horse races and car race in Nuwara Eliya

By Easwaran Rutnam Organisers have been urged to cancel the horse races and car race in Nuwara Eliya over the weekend. Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva told reporters today that horse races and car races should not be priority at the moment. He said that the public must act with responsibility and ensure events like this are not held. General Shavendra Silva said that such events can be held without spectators. Despite earlier warnings by the health authorities, horse races were held

23 Apr, 2021