Two Iranians remanded in Colombo dead, 10 in hospital

Cabinet approves proposal to establish 500 outdoor gymnasiums using containers

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish 500 outdoor gymnasiums using containers. The outdoor gymnasiums will be established around the island at a cost of Rs. 625 million. A proposal in this regard was submitted to the Cabinet by Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Namal Rajapaksa. It was proposed that the outdoor gymnasiums be established to promote an active lifestyle among the youth and provide a catalyst for progress in the field of sports. The project will benefit 100,000 members

04 May, 2021

More PCR testing kits to be purchased to face third wave

More Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing kits are to be purchased to face the third wave of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka. The Government said that with the discovery of the new Covid variant in Sri Lanka, there is a requirement to conduct more PCR tests. According to the Health Ministry, the demand for COVID-19 PCR tests at Government laboratories has increased to 20,000 a day. The Government says the demand is however continuing to increase further. As a result, the Cabinet has approved

04 May, 2021

Wildlife bungalows and campsites shut

Wildlife bungalows and campsites under the Wildlife Conservation Department will be closed to the public from tomorrow (05). The Government Information Department said that wildlife bungalows and campsites will remain closed until further notice. A decision has been taken in this regard in order to curtail the spread of the third wave of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka. The Government has taken various measures, including the closure of public tourist attractions such as zoos, safari parks and m

04 May, 2021