Dr. Alagaiya Lathakaran on Friday assumed duties as the Director of Health Services in the Eastern Province.
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Decisions on curfew only by govt, no adhoc decions by local authority …President
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Presidential Task Force reviews essential services, discusses new measures
Presidential Task Force on Essential Services empowered with the responsibility to take decisions on maintaining civilian life amid COVID - 19 has reviewed the progress of the essential services undertaken in the island. It also discussed the measures to be taken in future. -
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Curfew reimposed in 19 districts from 2 pm March 30 to 6 am April 1st
The curfew has been reimposed in 19 districts in the island from 2 pm, March 30 to 6 am on April 1st. -
Issue guidelines to media for healthy reportage of COVID -19 … Bimal Rathnayake
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Follow social distancing, health guidelines when the curfew is relaxed … Shavendra Silva
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Curfew to be lifted at 6 am on Mar 30, reimposed at 2 pm in all districts except 6 districts
The curfew, that is currently in force throughout the island will be lifted at 6 am on Monday, March 30, will be reimposed at 2 pm on the same day, while the curfew in force in the six districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna will not be lifted until further notice, according to President’s Media Division. -
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President Gotabaya, First Lady call on Buddhist Prelates
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa accompanied by First Lady Ioma paid a courtesy call on the Maha Nayakas of Malwatta Chapter Most Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Sumnagala Thero and the Maha Nayaka Thero of Asgiriya Chapter Most. Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanaratna Thero on Saturday, March 28. -
Sri Lanka reports first Coronavirus death
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The Old Boys’ Association of St. Michael’s College recently provided food packs to 100 needy families in the villages of Unnichai, Illupadichenai, Thuppalanchenai etc in the Batticaloa district.
The Trustees of the Akkarapattu Periya Pillaiyar Koil provided dry foods to fifty needy families in the village.
Tamil National Alliance former Parliamentarian and the Managing Director of the Uthayan Publications E.Saravanapavan presented dry foods and disinfectants to the needy in the island region in the Jaffna peninsula in order to help them meet their daily needs.
A team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and attendants led by District Medial Officer Mullaitivu Pradesa Hospital Dr.Niroshini Thileepan performed mobile medical services at households in the villages of Kallapaddu, Mullivaikkal, Unnapilavu,Selvapuram, Manatkudiyirupu etc.
Alagaiya Lathakaran assumes duties as DHS Eastern Province
Dr. Alagaiya Lathakaran on Friday assumed duties as the Director of Health Services in the Eastern Province.
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Batticaloa St.Michael College OBA provides food packs to 100 families...
The Old Boys’ Association of St. Michael’s College recently provided food packs to 100 needy families in the villages of Unnichai, Illupadichenai, Thuppalanchenai etc in...
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Akkaraipathu Periya Pillaiyar Koil Trustees provide dry foods to 50...
The Trustees of the Akkarapattu Periya Pillaiyar Koil provided dry foods to fifty needy families in the village.
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Sara hands dry foods, disinfectants to the needy in the...
Tamil National Alliance former Parliamentarian and the Managing Director of the Uthayan Publications E.Saravanapavan presented dry foods and disinfectants to the needy in the island...
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