COLOMBO (News 1st); The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka has called on authorities to revisit the strategies that are being implemented to combat COVID-19 in the country. In a statement, the medical body insisted that the country needs real-time data for dynamic strategies based on th...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi accused Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa of sabotaging her efforts to lead the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. "I doubt that the opposition leader is attempting to mess with the time I have allocated to provide leade...

COLOMBO (News 1st); K. Mathivanan, Bandula Warnapura, and Nishantha Ranatunga have decided to withdraw from the Sri Lanka Cricket Elections scheduled for the 20th of May 2021. The trio was to contest for the posts of President, Vice President, and Secretary of SLC. 'Sri Lanka Cricket now langu...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Health Ministry had decided to import 1000 jumbo oxygen cylinders for COVID-19 patients in the country. A source from the Health Ministry said a request was made to the Medical Supplies Division to import the oxygen cylinders, adding that discussions took place wit...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Multiple areas in the Gampaha District will experience 16-hour water on Wednesday (19) from 08:30 AM. The National Water Supply & Drainage Board said the supply of water will be suspended for the following areas; Peliyagoda - Wattala Urban Council area Mabola Urban Cou...