Public urged to stay at home, practice social distancing

Cops in plainclothes detect people violating health guidelines in Colombo

By Ashanthi Warunasuriya Policemen in plainclothes have detected a number of people violating the coronavirus health guidelines in Colombo. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that people violating the health guidelines were detected mainly in Colombo North and Colombo West. He said that while the isolation status has been lifted in all Police Divisions in the Colombo District, a few streets and selected areas remain closed. The Police Spokesman said that with

13 Jan, 2021

More areas isolated as virus spreads

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The 90 Watta area in the Gangabada Grama Seva Division in Peliyagoda has been isolated from today. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Colombo Gazette the area will be isolated from 06.00 p.m. today, until further notice. The Head of the National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 said the decision to isolate the area was taken as a precautionary measure due to an increase in the spread of COVID-19. General Shavendra Silva further said that the Centr

12 Jan, 2021

President Rajapaksa sends letter to President Xi Jinping

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has sent a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha T. B. Kohona presented a copy of his credentials, formally, consistent with protocol, to Director General of the Department of Protocol Hong Lei at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China today. Hong warmly welcomed the Ambassador and stated that China is happy to receive the Sri Lankan Ambassador who is a renowned and experienced diplomat. He further stated that Ch

12 Jan, 2021