Ramanathan Archchuna removed for disrupting Parliament

Brandix coronavirus cluster goes past 830

The Brandix coronavirus cluster has surpassed the 830 mark after more PCR test results were released this evening. The Government Information Department said that 124 new cases were reported this evening from the Brandix, Minuwangoda coronavirus cluster. With the latest confirmed cases, the total number of people detected with the virus in the Brandix, Minuwangoda coronavirus cluster, rose to 832 by this evening. Meanwhile, PCR tests carried out on the schoolchildren who attended school with

06 Oct, 2020

Health Ministry in talks with officials on A/L and Grade 5 scholarship exams

The Health Ministry is in talks with the Examinations Department on the Advanced Level (A/L) and Grade 5 scholarship examinations. Chief Epidemiologist Dr Sudath Samaraweera said that a decision is yet to be reached on if the exam can be held or if it should be postponed. He said that discussions in this regard are taking place between the relevant officials. Education Minister, Professor G.L G. L. Peiris told reporters yesterday that there are requests from parents to hold the examination on

06 Oct, 2020

Concerns raised after MP Harin Fernando undergoes PCR test

Concerns were raised in Parliament today after Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Harin Fernando got himself tested for the coronavirus. Fernando got himself tested at a private hospital and published a video on twitter. “Test Test Test : It’s better to get tested and get your self cleared to make sure you save others from the virus. Private testing now available at private hospitals,” Harin Fernando tweeted. Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Premanath Dolawatta rai

07 Oct, 2020