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Public requested to refrain from engaging in pilgrimages, trips

utvnewsenglishMar 15, 2020March 15, 20200

The general public is requested to refrain from engaging in pilgrimages, tours, and trips even within the country in the upcoming 2 weeks. Secretary to

Monday declared holiday to prevent spread of coronavirus

utvnewsenglishMar 15, 2020March 15, 20200

Monday, March 16 has been declared a special holiday to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Government said today. The Government said that Monday has

Tenth Coronavirus infected patient found in SL

utvnewsenglishMar 15, 2020March 15, 20200

Two more females aged 56-year-old returnee from Italy and 17-year-old girl, a relative of an earlier patient were tested positive for Coronavirus, bringing the total

Public gatherings banned for 2-weeks

Staff WriterMar 14, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Government has banned public gatherings, including festivals and meetings for 2-weeks from today (14).

Number of Coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka rises to 7

Staff WriterMar 14, 2020March 14, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Two persons, who arrived from Italy this morning (14), have been detected with the Coronavirus in Sri Lanka.

All Lankans arriving from Europe, must undergo quarantine process

Staff WriterMar 14, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Any-and-all Sri Lankan Nationals arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo from European countries during the travel ban period,

SLPP to limit political gatherings, public meetings in Hambantota

Staff WriterMar 14, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to significantly limit political gatherings and public meetings in the Hambantota District from

All cinema theatres requested to halt screening movies until further notice

Staff WriterMar 14, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Cultural Affairs today (14) announced that all cinema theatres under the purview of the National Film Corporation have

Suspect arrested with over 900g Ice

Staff WriterMar 14, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – An individual was arrested with 961.6 grams of Methamphetamine (Ice) in the Obawatta area in Sapugaskanda yesterday (13).

Sri Lanka Coronavirus patients rise to 5

Staff WriterMar 14, 2020March 14, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The number of confirmed Coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka has risen to 5 by last evening (13).