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International airports in SL closed for arrivals

editorMar 19, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – All international airports in Sri Lanka are now closed for operations of inward international commercial passenger flights with effect from 4 this morning.

Maximum retail price for Big Onions

editorMar 19, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says that a maximum retail price of Rs 150 per kilogram of Big Onions (B. Onions) has been

Govt to declare 6-day period for public, private sectors to work from home

editorMar 19, 20200

(UTV|Coronavirus Outbreak) – The government will declare six days from 20 – 27 March for public and private sectors to work from home. Further details

Vaccine trial for COVID-19 begins; 12-18 months before available for public – WHO

editorMar 19, 20200

(UTV|Coronavirus outbreak) – The World Health Organization warns many countries are facing the escalating pandemic of COVID-19, and that all should be prepared to tackle

Hotline to make appointments for blood donations

editorMar 19, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – National blood reserves are rapidly depleting with the prevailing outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19), says the National Blood Transfusion Centre (NBTC). The Director of

Visit eye hospital only for essential services: Director

editorMar 16, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – National Eye Hospital has advised People not to visit the hospital, except for essential services such as accidents and clinical attention etc. due

Two arrested for spreading false news on Facebook

editorMar 16, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Two suspects arrested by CID from Ragama & Bandaragama for spreading false rumours on Coronavirus through social media. Meanwhile Facebook had stated that

Sri Lanka’s Muslims offer prayers for virus victims

editorMar 16, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s Muslim community offered Friday prayers in solidarity with victims of the global coronavirus outbreak that has already killed nearly 1,400 people,

4,400 Chinese nationals to be observed for COVID-19

editorMar 11, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe says a total of 4,443 Chinese nationals will be under observation for a period of

Quarantine mandatory for those who arrive in Sri Lanka – Health Min.

editorMar 11, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – It is mandatory for those who arrive in the country from coronavirus-hit countries, such as Italy, South Korea and Iran, to undergo the