Govt. to stabilise Rupee
(UTV | COLOMBO) – In an attempt to stabilise the foreign exchange rate and lower the impact of Rupee depreciation, the Government will issue a...
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Bus conductors & drivers to get Rs.5,000
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant bus drivers and conductors who have been affected by the ongoing curfew and lack...
COVID-19 cases increase to 190
The number of coronavirus cases has increased to 190, after one individual tested positive today. The number of persons who recovered after treatment and have...
Pharmacies to remain open tomorrow
Pharmacies across the island are to remain open tomorrow. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ajith Rohana stated that pharmacies will remain open from 09.00...
Curfew violators to be moved to quarantine center
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)...
Lankans stranded abroad to be repatriated
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Government has decided to bring back 33 Sri Lankans who have been stranded abroad at 13 international airports due to...
Govt. extends grace period to settle outstanding electricity bills
(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
(UTV | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (09) urged the public to observe Sinhala and Tamil New Year rituals at home in a subdued...
Over 140 tested for COVID-19 in Jaffna; Seven positive
(UTV | JAFFNA) – Over 140 individuals were tested for the COVID-19 virus at the Teaching Hospital in Jaffna....
Sri Lanka expands COVID-19 testing
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Testing for COVID-19 will be expanded to determine if there are more COVID-19 patients in the general population, the Director-General of...