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Foreign firms optimistic about rebound
As China flattens the novel coronavirus curve and steadily returns to economic normalcy, foreign enterprises are voicing optimism about the restoration of business and embarking on operational excellence in the world's second-largest economy.
Govt. issues key guidelines to revive economy and resuming civilian life while curfew is enforced
The President’s Media Division in a press release yesterday (May 04), emphasized on key aspects undertaken and guidelines that public needs to adhere for the revival of economy and resumption of normalcy while curfew regulations existed.
Sri Lankan expats brought to SL from London sent to quarantine centres
A group of 208 Sri Lankan expatriates from London, who were brought to the country under the directives of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Sunday, have sent to quarantine centres.
A group of 129 quarantined returnees left for homes, today
A group of 129 individuals left for their homes after completing the quarantine process at the quarantine centres run by the Sri Lanka Army’s Training School (ATS), Maduru Oya and the Boossa quarantine centre run by the Sri Lanka Navy, this morning.
SL' s Coronavirus death toll rises to 8
With the death of a coronavirus infected female, Sri Lanka's death toll has risen to eight, today.
MOD receives disinfection chamber from Harimaga movement
Harimaga movement donated a disinfection chamber to the Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at a function held at the Ministry today (4).
First sailor to recover from coronavirus left IDH hospital
The first sailor, who recovered from coronavirus, left the Infections Disease Hospital (IDH) upon total recovery from the deadly virus yesterday (3).
Three flights scheduled to carry Lankan students in UK
UL 504, SriLankan Airlines flight, carrying 207 Sri Lankan students from the United Kingdom (UK) arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 3.35 am today (4), confirmed Airport Duty Manager Saman Perera speaking to defence.lk.
NIC digit rule applicable only for curfew imposed areas
The President’s Media Division (PMD) issuing a curfew notice yesterday (3) said, the last digit of National Identity Card (NIC) is reckoned only within the areas which curfew is still in-force, when moving out to attend essential requirements.
Air Force CBRNE wing disinfects Dutch ship crew at Galle harbour
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF)'s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive(CBRNE) wing disinfected a total of 236 crew members of a Dutch Ship docked at the Galle Harbor, yesterday. (May 3)
SLN recovers an unexploded artillery shell
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recovered an unexploded artillery shell (155mm) in the shallow water area of Nachchikuda beach recently (May 1).
4,917 persons have left quarantine centers
With 11 more persons leaving quarantine facilities today (May 03), the total number of individuals who had left quarantine centers increased to 4,917.
Several isolated areas in Beruwala and Kandy re-opened
Several isolated areas in Beruwala and Kandy to contain the spread of coronavirus were re-opened today (May 03).
Mahara prison officials thwart ‘prison-break’ by seven inmates
An attempted prison break early this morning (May 03), by a few inmates at the Mahara prison was thwarted by the prison authorities.
Jaffna troops distribute dry ration and clothes among needy
Good Shepherd's Convent in Jaffna joined hands with the 511 Brigade, Atchuvely to distribute dry ration parcels on Friday (May 01) among needy families affected due to coronavirus pandemic.
160 coronavirus cases reported from Colombo
A total of 160 coronavirus infected patients have been identified from the Colombo district so far, says the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry.