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Sri Lanka reports another death due to Coronavirus, fatalities rise to 3

Sri Lanka has reported another death due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
China hands over another set of protective equipment to Sri Lanka

China handed over another set of essential medical equipment and protective equipment to Sri Lanka to defeat COVID-19 in the country on Wednesday.
Kumar Sangakkara meets NP Governor, hands dry foods for the needy

Veteran cricketer Kumara Sanghakara, who recently visited Jaffna, met with the Governor of the Northern Province P.H.M.Charles and handed dry foods to be distributed among the needy in the areas such as Vanni, Kilinochchi and Mullaitheewu.
Consider cancelling HC sittings fixed for next two days … AG to CJ

Attorney General Dappula de Livera has urged Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya to consider cancelling sittings in the High Court fixed for the next two days to view bail in matters falling outside the decision of the committee appointed by the President.
Reports of postponement of 2020 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination is false … Dullas Alahapperuma

Minister of Education Dullas Alahapperuma has denied reports in the media regarding the postponement of 2020 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.
Coronavirus is much more than health crisis, it’s a human crisis … UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a warning that the COVID-19 was much more than a health crisis. It was a human crisis since it attacked societies at their core.
Chant Pirith daily for a consecutive week … Buddhist Prelates urge Buddhist temples

Maha Nayakas of Asgiriya and Malwatta Chapters have urged all Buddhist temples in the country to chant ‘Pirith’ every day for a consecutive week.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa spells out more concessions to low income families

President Gotabhaya Rajapakse has spelt out several concessions to low income and vulnerable families and individuals affected by COVID – 19. He has accordingly instructed the Presidential Task Force to take appropriate measures.
Co-operate with govt’s efforts to protect people, overcome the challenge … Pavithra Wanniarachchi

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has appealed to the people to co-operate with the efforts of the government to protect the people, ensure their safety and overcome the challenge.
Premier Mahinda donates protective 150 gears to Mulleriya Base Hospital staff

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday handed 150 protective gears to the medical and non-medical staff of the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital.
Cricketer Muralitharan makes contribution to COVID-19 Healthcare & Social Security Fund

Popular cricketer Muthiah Muralitharan has made a contribution to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund.
Refrain from congregational religious activities, comply with law … ACJU appeals to Muslims

The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) has appealed to the Muslims community to sincerely cooperate and abide by the law and order of the country and to extend support in all possible ways to overcome the challenging period.

Coronavirus is much more than health crisis, it’s a human crisis … UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a warning that the COVID-19 was much more than a health crisis. It was a human crisis since it attacked societies at their
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Sri Lanka Navy distributes dry rations in Analathi…

Dry rations were distributed among community on Analathivu Island in Jaffna by the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Trustees of the Vattrapallai Amman Koil in Mulaitheewu handed relief packs to 500 families in need at their households in 27 gramasevaka divisions in Karaithuraipattru village.

People in the Trincomalee town were seen engaging in brisk buying when the curfew was lifted on Monday. They rushed to vegetable stalls, grocery stores, pharmacies to purchase essential commodities...

Dr. Alagaiya Lathakaran on Friday assumed duties as the Director of Health Services in the Eastern Province.

The Old Boys’ Association of St. Michael’s College recently provided food packs to 100 needy families in the villages of Unnichai, Illupadichenai, Thuppalanchenai etc in the Batticaloa district.

The Trustees of the Akkarapattu Periya Pillaiyar Koil provided dry foods to fifty needy families in the village.

Tamil National Alliance former Parliamentarian and the Managing Director of the Uthayan Publications E.Saravanapavan presented dry foods and disinfectants to the needy in the island region in the Jaffna peninsula...

A team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and attendants led by District Medial Officer Mullaitivu Pradesa Hospital Dr.Niroshini Thileepan performed mobile medical services at households in the villages of Kallapaddu, Mullivaikkal, Unnapilavu,Selvapuram...

Sri Lanka Navy launched a number of sterilization programmes in public places in Jaffna on Wednesday to control the spread of the new coronavirus.

Daily workers in Mannakanai in Valvettithurai were provided with food packs on Tuesday by a team of volunteers led by Valvettithurai Vadamaratchi South Pradesa Sabha member Iynkaran and members of...

Punchinilame presents sprayers to Local Government Bodies in Trincomalee
- By S.KathiravanFormer State Minister Trincomalee Parliamentarian Susantha Punchinilama on Wednesday, March 25 handed equipments to spray disinfectants to ten offices of Health Medical Officers.
ITAK Pachillaipalli branch distributes free dry rations to the needy
The members of the Pachillaipalli branch of Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi recently distributed dry ration packages to the needy people in the village in view of the imposition of curfew…
Yarl Aid Organization provides cooked food to by-standers of patients at Jaffna hospital
The by standers of patients undergoing treatment in the wards of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital were provided with cooked food during the curfew hours of Saturday under the patronage of…

Hindu temples in Vavuniya cancel festivals
Federation of Vavuniya Hindu Temples has taken a decision to put off all festivals of the tempels in view of the threat to community posed by the spread of COVID…
Mubarak appointed as SLMC Trincomalee Organizer
Kuchaveli Pradesa Sabha Chairman A.Mubarak has been appointed as the Trincomalee electoral district organizer of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress. The appointment has been made by SLMC National Organizer Shafeek…
Pachillaipalli ITAK branch engages in coronavirus infection
An awareness programme regarding the coronavirus threat and the relevant precautionary measures has been conducted in Pachillaipalli area under the patronage of Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Pachillaipalli branch.

Sudar Oli launches evening issue
Uthayan’s sister newspaper ‘Sudar Oli’ on Tuesday launched an evening issue under the patronage of Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Leader Mavai Senathyrasa.
Sivasakthy Anandan signs nomination papers as TPA Candidate
Tamil National Alliance former Parliamentarian Sivasakthy Anandan on Monday signed the nomination paper to contest in the Vanni district as a candidate of the Tamil Peoples Alliance.
Yasothai Sara graces Uthayan Challenge Cup Football Tournament Finals
Yasothai, wife of former Tamil National Parliamentarian E.Saravanapavan presented the Uthayan Challenge Cup at the finals of Uthayan Champion Cup Football Tournament’ held at Pallikua, Poonagary recently.

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