Sri Lanka government has so far spent about Rs. 70 billion for tracing contacts, quarantine, pilot tests and welfare, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mahinda Rajapaksa said in the parliament at the Second Reading and the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation Bill 2020.Sri Lanka has increased the number of hospital capacity treating the COVID-19 patients to 17 and the number of
Sri Lanka President directed officials to prevent travel outside of Western Province because COVID-19 spread more in the province. The President gave this instruction at the daily meeting of the COVID-19 Task Force held in the Presidential Secretariat today (November 11). However, the President's instruction was not highlighted in the President's Facebook post about the meeting as well as in the
After social media posted photos of homeless Sri Lankans including women waiting in parks the Arab countries stuck there due to flight cancellation, 430 expatriate Sri Lankans arrived in the country yesterday and today. EK 648 brought 50 Sri Lankans from Dubai, ET 8804 brought 110 Sri Lankans from Dubai and UL 226 brought 270 more people from Dubai. Sixty-six more Sri Lankans are expected from
Sri Lanka will export three tons of electric and electronic waste today to Japan, says Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera. The waste was collected recently through a national drive early in October and the Minister says the programme will continue. However, the country lacks regular ways to collect e-waste. The Minister earlier said to Economy Next that the government expected to recycle
State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments and Motor Car Industry Dilum Amunugama said that bus fares of Sri Lanka would be increased since midnight today.He said that the price increase would be effective according to three methods. In the circumstances, the health authorities allow normal transport, no fare hike will be effective.The second method is
Sri Lanka government says that the government will consult the relevant authorities to make the decision regarding the disposal of the dead bodies of COVID-19 patients according to the health precautions."There are various opinions about the issue," cabinet spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said to media. "In the cabinet meeting yesterday, Minister Ali Sabry submitted a proposal to consider ...
Sri Lanka government sources say that no final decision has been so far taken regarding the burial of the Muslim persons who pass away due to COVID-19. However, Muslim organizations including extremist National Thawheed Jamath thanked the government for being benign to the Muslim sentiments regarding the burial of the dead. Sources say Minister of Justice Ali Sabry is the lead advocate for the
Parents of school students of Sri Lanka complain that no proper plan is available to conduct the paralyzed education of the country's children. They lament about schools not having plans, authorities not providing proper directions, internet and electronic media access of the low-income groups. Some schools and teachers conduct online classes but many parents lament about the limited access to
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is planning to open an aviation technology school in Digana Air Force camp in Kandy district. Commander of SLAF Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana announced this addressing media at Kandy on 7th November. The newly appointed 18th SLAF Commander visited the sacred Buddhist Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and invoked blessings there. The Air Force Commander said that the
A wrong message by Sri Lanka Railway communicated by media caused a loss to Panadura railway station and the passengers who use the busy railway station.A press statement by Sri Lanka Railway wrongly included Panadura and Pinwatta railway stations on the coastal lines into the list of railway stations in isolated areas at which the trains would not stop. However, no media questioned why Panadura
Sri Lanka major opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said that appointing government MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa the Chairman of the parliamentary Committee of Public Finance was against checks and balances. He said that the appointment had been done after suspending the Standing Order that the Chairman must be from the Opposition. "I registered our strong protest. ...
WHO has agreed to vaccinate about 20% against COVID-19, Sri Lanka Ministry of Health said in a press release. However, vaccination for COVID-19 immunity is yet to be invented. The press release said that WHO agreed to this at a discussion held at the Ministry of Health. Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa
Sri Lanka major opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) MP Hesha Vithanage said that the government has dropped the responsibility of control the second wave of COVID-19. He said that the government leaders and the officials are making contradictory statements without working as a team. Addressing a press briefing held in the office of the Opposition Leader, he accused that the Brandix company
Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ordered the Officer-in-Charge of Hettipola police station and the Crime Officer-in-Charge of the same police station to pay Rs. 50,000 each personally as the damage for violating the human rights of a soldier.Additionally, the government was ordered to pay another Rs. 100,000 as damage. The two officials arrested the soldier in July 2011 suspecting he had been an Army
The wife of a bus driver of Sri Lanka who was found dead near his house yesterday (Nov 08) said that her husband might have committed suicide by hanging himself due to fear of coronavirus. The driver of state-owned Sri Lanka Transport Board transported hospital staff to Nagoda General Hospital of Kalutara during the curfew in the past week. The wife said that he had been in trauma after one
Sri Lanka recorded a steady increase of COVID-19 cases and deaths within the past week. 2,869 cases were reported during the period between November 2 and 8 while 14 deaths occurred during this period. Meanwhile, 3,382 persons were reported recovered during the period between November 2 and 8. The entire Western Province was under curfew during this period. The vast majority of these cases and
Listening to the request of the export industries, Sri Lanka government gave permission to the employees of the factories to enter into the isolated areas. Accordingly, the employees of factories permitted by the Board of Investment and Export Development Board can enter into the factories in the isolated areas following strict health regulations. The staff of essential services also can enter
Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2020 cricket tournament will start at 7.30 P.M. on November 26. Colombo will play against Kandy at Mahinda Rajapaksa Internationa Cricket Stadium in Hambanthota (MRICS). All matches will be played in Hambanthota where COVID-19 penetration is less. The final match will be played on December 16th at 7.30 p.m.Schedule Of LPL 2020:DateTeam 1Team
With the withdrawal of the curfew in the Western Province and other areas, 5000 Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and 48 office trains will be deployed for transport since tomorrow, Sri Lanka transport authorities announced. Private buses are also to be deployed for transport under a systematic arrangement, private bus operators say. The passengers are requested to wear face masks, wash