Covid patients to be admitted to closest treatment facility

Fear of an increase in HIV infections in Sri Lanka

By Indika Sri Aravinda There is a fear HIV infections in Sri Lanka may see a rise in the weeks ahead. The?National STD/AIDS Control Programme (NSACP) said that more male sex workers promoting themselves on social media has resulted in the threat of an increase in HIV infections. Director of the programme Dr. Rasanjali Hettiarachchi told Colombo Gazette that with most people staying at home as a result of the coronavirus, most youth are on social media. She said that research had found that s

15 Nov, 2020

Isolation imposed in parts of Gampaha to be lifted

The isolation imposed in parts of the Gampaha District is to be lifted from tomorrow (Sunday). The isolation imposed in the Negombo, Ja-Ela, Ragama, Kadawatha, Wattala and Peliyagoda Police divisions in the Gampaha District will continue? until further notice. The Kelaniya Police division in the Gampaha District will be isolated from Monday (November 16) at 5am. However, the isolation imposed in other areas in the Gampaha District will be lifted tomorrow. Accordingly, the isolation status im

14 Nov, 2020

Two people stabbed to death following clash in Vaddukoddai

Two people have been killed following a clash between two groups in Vaddukoddai in the Jaffna peninsula. The Police said that the clash had occurred last night following a private dispute. At least 15 people had been involved in the clash, the Police said. Two people were stabbed to death during the incident.?The two victims were aged 34 and 56. Investigations have been launched to apprehend the suspects. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Nov, 2020