(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The curfew currently in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna which have been identified as High Risk Zones in the wake of COVID–19 pandemic will be in effect until further notice.
"Curfew to continue until April 6th in 19 districts, indefinitely in others"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – SriLankan Airlines said that it has been compelled to temporarily suspend all its flights from 8th April 2020 to 21st of April 2020 in view of the travel restrictions imposed by the destinations we operate to.
"SriLankan Airlines to temporarily suspend all flights"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa held a discussion with the Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and other senior officials to assess the emerging macro-economic conditions due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday.
"President discusses economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic with Central Bank officials" (COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The government has declared 8 -days from 20-27 March as a period to work from home.
"Government declares 8-day work from home period"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The National Election Commission today decided to postpone the Parliamentary Election scheduled for 25th April.
"April 25th Parliamentary Election postponed" (COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The National Election Commission has extended the period for the accepting of postal votes for the upcoming general election.
"Deadline for acceptance of postal vote applications extended"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Government of Sri Lanka has declared a three day public holiday from today (until Thursday). The government had requested the private sector to also grant the holiday.
"Govt. declares three day holiday"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The 28th person has tested positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus, Health Services Director General Dr.Anil Jasinghe confirmed.
"Twenty eight COVID-19 patients identified"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to address the nation tonight (17), the President’s Office stated.
"President to address the nation tonight"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Sri Lanka’s Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said seven more Sri Lankans were confirmed of testing positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
"Coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka rises to 18"