Category: Coronavirus Outbreak
Taj Mahal: ‘Monument of love’ shuts down amid coronavirus fears
(FASTNEWS | Coronavirus pandemic) - India's iconic monument Taj Mahal has shut down to halt the spread of the coronavirus, ... Read More
Railway Dept. cancels 88 trains
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Department of Railways has cancelled the operation of several trains with effect from today (17). ... Read More
Public gatherings further restricted
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Government has taken several more measures to limit congregation of people in the wake of ... Read More
President urges public to stay at home, practice social distancing
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The public have been urged to stay at home and practice social distancing during the 3-day ... Read More
President to address the nation tonight
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to address the nation tonight (17), the President’s Office stated. (more…) Read More
Several examinations called off due to COVID-19
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Department of Examinations has announced that several examinations including the Dhamma School Final Examination, Written ... Read More
Sri Lanka’s Muslims offer prayers for virus victims
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka’s Muslim community offered Friday prayers in solidarity with victims of the global coronavirus outbreak ... Read More
US Fed cuts rates to buffer economy from coronavirus
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Faced with a growing economic shutdown from the coronavirus pandemic, that could cause the US economy ... Read More
All museums closed until further notice
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Cultural and Religious Affairs has decided to temporarily close all museums in ... Read More
Werahera RMV closed until March 31st
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The government says the issuance of driver’s licenses and all other relevant services handled by the ... Read More
Hi-tech coronavirus surveillance system
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) was in the process of finalising a hi-tech system ... Read More
Govt. fully geared to tackle coronavirus: Defence Secretary
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the government was fully geared to ensure the ... Read More
Coronavirus hits the construction industry
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The construction industry is facing a dire situation as a result of the inability of importing ... Read More
No decision to postpone A/L exams: Exam. Commissioner
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - While rejecting rumours spreading on social media, the Commissioner of Examinations said that no decision had ... Read More
COVID-19: 212 persons under observation
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says a total of 212 persons including eight ... Read More