The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games scheduled to be held on 24 July has been postponed to 2021. The event will still be called Tokyo 2020 despite taking place in 2021.
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Cricketer Muralitharan makes contribution to COVID-19 Healthcare & Social Security Fund
Popular cricketer Muthiah Muralitharan has made a contribution to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund. -
Refrain from congregational religious activities, comply with law … ACJU appeals to Muslims
The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) has appealed to the Muslims community to sincerely cooperate and abide by the law and order of the country and to extend support in all possible ways to overcome the challenging period. -
Decisions on curfew only by govt, no adhoc decions by local authority …President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed that no ad-hoc decisions should be taken at regional level regarding curfews and isolating areas which can cause disruption of civilian life. -
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. -
Sri Lanka reports one more death due to Coronavirus, the total rises to two
Sri Lanka has reported the second death of a patient undergoing treatment for COVID – 19 at the Negombo General Hospital. The deceased person, 64, was a native of Porutota, Negambo. -
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
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna former Parliamentarian Bimal Rathnayake has requested the Director General of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe to issue guidelines to all media institutes to ensure a healthy reporting of COVID-19 epidemic. -
Follow social distancing, health guidelines when the curfew is relaxed … Shavendra Silva
Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has urged both consumers and sellers to strictly comply with practice of social distancing and health guidelines especially when the curfew is relaxed in some areas for the convenience of the public. -
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. -
Encourage local production to face global crisis … Mahinda Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has urged the agricultural authorities to immediately implement large-scale programs to develop Sri Lanka’s agriculture to cope with a future global food crisis that could result from the coronavirus epidemic. -
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
First death in Sri Lanka due to coronavirus has been reported. Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jayasinghe has stated that the deceased was 67 year old male from Marawila and was being treated at the Intensive Care Unit of the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Angoda.
Prime Minister of Britain Boris Johnson has appealed to the people to rise to the challenge to beat the Coronavirus at this moment of national emergency by staying at home adhering to medical advices to protect NHS and save lives and has assured that the people will come through it stronger than ever.
A decision has been taken by the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee to withdraw from 2020 Olympic Games after consulting athletes, sports groups, and the Canadian government.
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a prayer to the Virgin Mary in a video message to mark the Diocese of Rome’s day of prayer and fasting for the coronavirus emergency.
Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Grégoire has tested positive for the coronavirus following her return from United Kingdom. She was in London for a speaking engagement.
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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