Govt. can provide treatment to all COVID patients
The Government can treat any person who has contracted COVID, says Anuradha Jayaratne, State Minister of Tanks, Reservoirs and Irrigation Development and Rural Paddy...
Iconic Developments reinforces stringent health and safety precautions on-site
In commemoration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021, leading infrastructure developer Iconic Developments reiterated its commitment to taking maximum precautions...
No need to panic, says Army Commander
Army Commander and Head of National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak, General Shavendra Silva said there is no need to panic as...
Sputnik V vaccines to arrive in Sri Lanka on Tuesday
The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka said the first consignment of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine is scheduled to arrive in the island...
COVID-19 crisis an opportunity to address overcrowding in tourism
Overcrowding at tourist sites was a problem before COVID-19 and will be a concern once again as tourism recovers. The COVID-19 crisis provides an...
Court proceedings limited from May 3 to 7
All proceedings in court complexes will be limited from the 3rd to 7th of May, says the Senior Advisor to Justice Minister, President’s Counsel,...
No plan to impose a complete countrywide lockdown, says Army Commander
There was no plan to impose a complete countrywide lockdown at present. However, localised lockdowns would be imposed in various Grama Niladhari Divisions and...
Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa honoured with the prestigious Public Service Star Award of Singapore
In recognition of his impactful and immense contribution to the people of Singapore, Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Singapore's Honorary Consul-General in Sri Lanka and Chairman...
Coronavirus outbreak: SLCPI assures continuity of medicines
In line with its patient-first approach, Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI), which represents over 60 major importers of pharmaceuticals, accounting for...
APHNH urges Govt. to prioritize private healthcare workers in second vaccine drive
Only 50% of private healthcare workers received first dose of the vaccine
Of the vaccinated medical staff, some have still contracted COVID-19 as cases...