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Curfew violators to be moved to quarantine center

utvnewsenglishApr 9, 2020April 9, 20200

People arrested on charges of violating the islandwide Police curfew by crossing district borders are to be taken to quarantine centers. Deputy Inspector General (DIG)

Govt. extends grace period to settle outstanding electricity bills

Staff WriterApr 9, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Power and Energy stated that the grace period granted to settle payments of outstanding electricity bills for the

Govt. urges public to celebrate New Year indoors

Staff WriterApr 9, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (09) urged the public to observe Sinhala and Tamil New Year rituals at home in a subdued

Seventh COVID-19 victim confirmed in Sri Lanka

utvnewsenglishApr 8, 20200

A 44-year-old male who was receiving treatment at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases passed away this evening. The resident of Mount Lavinia had traveled

‘Overseas returnees have completed quarantine’

utvnewsenglishApr 8, 2020April 8, 20200

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva says intelligence units have been deployed to identify persons who associated those who tested positive for the

Sixth coronavirus death reported in Sri Lanka

utvnewsenglishApr 7, 20200

The 6th death due to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka was reported this morning. Director of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe said the deceased was identified

Curfew violation arrests rises to 14,966

utvnewsenglishApr 6, 2020April 7, 20200

The number of persons arrested for violating the island-wide curfew has increased to 14,966. Police also seized 3,751 vehicles between the 20th of March and

Number of coronavirus patients rises to 86

Staff WriterMar 23, 2020March 23, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The number of patients infected with the Coronavirus in Sri Lanka rose to 86 as of 6.00 this morning (23).

NMRA orders not to issue Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine without a valid prescription

Staff WriterMar 22, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) today (22) requested all retail pharmacy owners not to issue Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine without a

Police curfew in Puttalam, Chilaw, Negombo-Kochchikade to be temporarily lifted

editorMar 19, 2020March 19, 20200

(UTV|Coronavirus update) – Police curfew imposed within Puttalam District and Negombo-Kochchikade area to contain the spread of COVID-19 within the country will be lifted at