Sri Lanka reports record 24 new COVID-19 patients
Sri Lankan health authorities confirmed 24 new coronavirus infections on Monday, the highest number of infections in a single day,Continue Reading
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Sri Lanka government announces phased relaxation of curfew from 20th April in certain areas
Sri Lanka government announces phased relaxation of curfew from 20th April in certain areas in a announcement released to theContinue Reading
Moody’s to review Sri Lanka’s credit rankings as downgrading looms
The Moody’s rating agency has cautioned that it would downgrade Sri Lanka’s rating if its external debt repayments come atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s GMOA hastily amends draft ‘COVID19 exit strategy’ document after condemnation
Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Official Association (GMOA) hastily amended a draft ‘COVID19 exit strategy’ for Sri Lanka after condemnation thatContinue Reading
One year after deadly suicide attacks, Sri Lankans mark Easter at home, Church forgives the forgives bombers
Christians in Sri Lanka celebrated Easter in their homes on Sunday, participating in religious services through television as churches remainedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka gov gazettes cremation of COVID19 deaths
Health ministry of Sri Lanka on Saturday announced that the bodies of deceased victims of COVID – 19 would beContinue Reading
European Union with EUR 22 million grant to Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) said that it was granting a Euro 22 million to tackle the outbreak of the coronavirusContinue Reading
#Wuhan ends lockdown 11 weeks after it was epicentre of crisis
After 76 days sealed off from the world, the central Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic began, hasContinue Reading
UAE embassy condemns ‘manipulation’ in #SriLanka media related to Sharjah directive
UAE embassy in SriLanka has issued a statement condemning deliberate manipulation in local media websites regarding a directive by RulerContinue Reading
Amnesty Intl appeals to Sri Lanka gov to respect final rites of minorities amid COVID19 deaths
Amnesty International has appealed to the Sri Lanka’s authorities to respect the right of religious minorities to carry out theContinue Reading
