Another 40,000 MT of diesel arrives in Sri Lanka from India

Curfew in most parts of the Western Province to be lifted

The quarantine curfew imposed in most parts of the Western Province will be lifted tomorrow (Monday). The Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva said that the curfew will be lifted at 5am tomorrow. The 10-day curfew was enforced to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the Western Province. The curfew was initially enforced in the entire Western Province as a three day curfew but was later extended for 10 days. However, last week Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva had sa

08 Nov, 2020

Sri Lanka’s 35th coronavirus related death reported

Sri Lanka’s 35th coronavirus related death has been reported today, the Government Information Department said. The latest victim is a 78-year-old male who had died on admission to hospital. The Government Information Department said that the victim had suffered heart complications after contracting the virus. Four coronavirus related deaths were reported in Sri Lanka yesterday (Saturday). The Health Ministry said that a 42-year-old woman from Colombo 10 had died at her residence.?A PCR test

08 Nov, 2020

Sri Lanka’s opposition congratulates new US President elect

Sri Lanka’s opposition has congratulated new US President elect Joe Biden. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa congratulated Joe Biden on his historic victory at the US Presidential elections. “My warmest congratulations to?@JoeBiden on your historic victory on being elected #POTUS46 & my best wishes as you prepare to serve in the highest office. I wish you & Vice President-elect?@KamalaHarris, the very best in your efforts to transform America,” Premadasa tweeted. Tamil Progressive Alliance (

07 Nov, 2020