Two people shot dead in Ambalangoda

Two suspected of coronavirus admitted to hospital

Two patients suspected to have contracted the coronavirus have been admitted to hospital. The two individuals were initially admitted to the Polonnaruwa Hospital after showing symptoms of fever. They were later to be transferred to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDH). One patient has been reported from the Kandakadu quarantine centre, while the other has been identified as a pilgrim from Somawathiya. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Mar, 2020

US human rights report notes significant issues in Sri Lanka in 2019

The annual US human rights report has noted significant issues in Sri Lanka in 2019. The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2019 released by Us Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, noted that in Sri Lanka there were significant human rights issues last year. The report notes the issues included unlawful killings by the Government, torture by Government agents, sexual abuse, arbitrary detention by Government entities, restrictions on freedom of expression, including unjustifi

12 Mar, 2020

All school education tours temporarily suspended

All school education tours have been temporarily suspended, the Ministry of Education said today. The Ministry of Education said that the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

12 Mar, 2020