| 2020-03-20 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            The government of Sri Lanka has decided to declare a period of six working days from 20th to 27th of... | 
                                                                                            Ada Derana  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                             6-10 April has been declared a period of work from home for the public as well as for the private s... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-21 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka government orders to close all liquor stores until further notice... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-29 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka President underscores need for unconditional budget support from international lenders to ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-02 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka SEC to grant relief to investors affected by the COVID-19 hit market... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-01 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka Tourism readies to welcome tourists from 1st Aug 2020... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-08 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka Transparency International warns of money laundering risks emerging from government’s �... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-05 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka conducts first online tea auctions amid COVID-19 pandemic... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-04 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka extends closure of airports for passenger flight arrivals indefinitely... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-09 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka frontline health workers to get a vacation in five-star hotel... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-21 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka government orders to close all liquor stores until further notice... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-19 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                             Sri Lanka Navy arrests 20 people for violating police curfew... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-12 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka introduces tax-free deposit account to attract foreign currency... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-29 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka is extending the closure of international airports for arrivals of commercial passenger fl... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-11 | 
                                                                                            Requirement to wear protective gear in public | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka makes wearing face masks mandatory when stepping out... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-25 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            SriLankan Airlines extends flights suspension until May 15 ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-12 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            SriLankan Airlines offers travel passage for travelers supporting global lockdown ease... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-19 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            Sri Lankan government sets guidelines for workplaces to return to normal functions amid COVID-19 ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-19 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Sri Lankan government sets guidelines for workplaces to return to normal functions amid COVID-19 ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-30 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Sri Lankan workers at the frontline of battling the COVID-19 outbreak received close to half a milli... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                             Sri Lanka Navy retrieves Sri Lankan crew member aboard Italy-bound cruise ship... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka IRD grants grace period for February, March VAT payments until April 30... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-25 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka requests Kuwait to extend amnesty for overstaying expatriates until 30 May... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today instructed the financial institutions to provide relief to the pu... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            People who arrived in the country from overseas from March 16 onwards are required to register thems... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            People who arrived in the country from overseas from March 16 onwards are required to register thems... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-12 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Permission granted to open religious places... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-29 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Permission granted to resume tuition classes. maximum number of students able to attend one tuition ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-03 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Police fire at vehicle disregarded orders at roadblock, three injured... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-02 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Police to take legal action against publishing malicious reports in social media about COVID-19 pand... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-05 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Postal Department to assist home delivery of essential goods... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Post offices to keep opened for two hours when curfew lifted for essential activities and to deliver... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            President calls for streamlining pharmaceutical supplies leaving middlemen out... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 1970-01-01 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka Embassy coordinates with Sri Lankan associations for safety and welfare of expatriates in ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-03 | 
                                                                                            Emergency administrative structures activated or established | 
                                                                                            Presidential Task Force entrusted to provide services, especially food to sustain overall community ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-13 | 
                                                                                            General recommendations | 
                                                                                            President requests to perform New Year rituals confined to home for children’s benefit... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-11 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Public market, fish stalls, closed in Puttalam... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                             6-10 April has been declared a period of work from home for the public as well as for the private s... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Retirement age of doctors extended to 61 years... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-31 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Roadblocks set up in Sri Lankan capital Colombo to prevent spread of COVID-19... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-25 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Samsung, Dialog and MyDoctor partner with Ministry of Health to enable telemedicine services at 16 k... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 1970-01-01 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            Second term of schools to begin on May 11... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Military deployment | 
                                                                                            Security enhanced at Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-24 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka overseas missions seek to re-position exports to meet market conditions resulting from COV... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka takes measures to restrict forex outflow further... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Operation of all terminals belonging to the Port of Colombo continues... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-25 | 
                                                                                            Partial lockdown | 
                                                                                            Travel restricted for Navy personnel after 65 servicemen found positive for COVID-19. The Welisara N... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-01 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            Tourists: Bandaranaike International Airport [BIA], Colombo Ratmalana Airport [RMA] and Mattala Raja... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-01 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Tourists: There is no quarantine on arrival unless symptoms are detected.... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-01 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Tourists not to use public transport... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-13 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Train and services permitted to transport passengers according to the number of seats from tomorrow,... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-24 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Transportation Is completely suspended across all districts of the Island. Moreover,transporting for... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-25 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Traveling between districts except in the two districts of Colombo and Gampaha will be permitted fro... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-25 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Traveling between districts is still strictly limited only to official and other essential purposes.... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-11 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Traveling to and from all districts has been completely prohibited except for the purpose of providi... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-29 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Two villages sealed off after COVID-19 patients found... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-01 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            Tourists: A negative PCR test is required prior to boarding your flight and on arrival in Sri Lanka.... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-13 | 
                                                                                            Requirement to wear protective gear in public | 
                                                                                            Wearing a mask is compulsory for traveling on buses.... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-13 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Work from Home period extended till April 20th... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-03 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            World Bank fast-tracks $128 million COVID-19 Coronavirus support for Sri Lanka... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-06 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            all districts of the island curfew will be effective from 11.00 pm to 4.00 daily until further notic... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-20 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            he following concessions are also planned to ensure the sustainability of businesses in the travel, ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-04 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            officials to send returnees from foreign countries for quarantine only after results of PCR tests co... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-13 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            season tickets and regular tickets will be issued for train commuters from tomorrow and the passenge... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-13 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            the Atalogama village in Bandaragama in Kalutara district, which had been isolated since March 29 af... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-01 | 
                                                                                            Health screenings in airports and border crossings | 
                                                                                            Tourists: A negative PCR test is required prior to boarding your flight and on arrival in Sri Lanka.... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-08-01 | 
                                                                                            Testing policy | 
                                                                                            Tourists: A further test will be done 4-5 days after arrival by a mobile unit in coordination with y... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-29 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka to re-open schools in four stages from 29th June... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            The Government of Sri Lanka has declared a special three-day public holiday from Tuesday. The holida... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-15 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka to reopen botanical gardens and national parks on 15th June... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-04 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka utility regulator to provide solutions for electrical and plumbing issues of households du... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-31 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka will re-impose the curfew islandwide on Sunday, May 31st after observing a spike in the po... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-11 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Supreme Court to resume proceedings from May 11... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-28 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            The Acting Inspector General of Police Chandana Wickramaratne has ordered to close all supermarkets,... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-28 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            The Acting Inspector General of Police Chandana Wickramaratne has ordered to close all supermarkets,... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-25 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            The Department of Fisheries has decided to permit small scale fishing boats to engage in fishing act... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            The Government of Sri Lanka has declared a special three-day public holiday from Tuesday. The holida... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-25 | 
                                                                                            General recommendations | 
                                                                                            The Government requested the public to adhere to health recommendations while engaging in their dail... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-27 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The ongoing curfew in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam will remain in force ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            The Government urges Sri Lankan expatriates who wish to return to Sri Lanka to safely remain where t... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            The Sri Lankan government has implemented a mechanism to deliver essential food items to people lock... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-28 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                             The United States Department of State and the USAID will provide US$ 1.3 million to Sri Lanka as em... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The curfew currently in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Ja... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-11 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The curfew imposed in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna which ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-16 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The curfew relaxed in the low risk areas Thursday morning was re-imposed at 4.00 pm and areas and wi... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-10 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            The employees who report for essential duties tomorrow should produce the official identity card or ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-11 | 
                                                                                            General recommendations | 
                                                                                            The govt requests to limit the traditions and associations during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year onl... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-08 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Payments for public beneficiaries in Colombo to begin 8th... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-08 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Public transport, including trains and buses, return to normal... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-25 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Only 1/3rd of the total workforce of each state organization such as Departments, Corporations and B... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-29 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            China donations of masks, COVID-19 test kits handed over to Sri Lanka Ministry of Health... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-25 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew will be effective only between 10.00pm to 4.00am daily in all the districts in the island fro... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-30 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew to continue in six districts until further notice. In all other districts, curfew will be lif... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-01 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew to continue in six districts until further notice, will be lifted in others on April 1. The c... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew lifted in al districts except in Western Province, Puttalam district. The curfew will continu... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-26 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew imposed for the remaining districts of the Island will be tifted at 06.00 am. tomorrow (26th)... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-24 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew declared for Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara districts at present will be in effect until furt... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew, which is in force at present for Puttalam, Vavuniya, Mannar, Kilinochchi, Mullaitive and Jaf... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-12 | 
                                                                                            Emergency administrative structures activated or established | 
                                                                                            Court’s approval of quarantine curfew is a victory for people... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-03 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Consumer Affairs Authority removes Maximum Retail Prices on dhal, canned fish ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Consumer Affairs Authority gazettes Maximum Retail Prices for rice... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-11 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            ComBank launches another special loan scheme for COVID-19 affected micro businesses... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-18 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Closed State institutions to re-open in three ways... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-18 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            Closed State institutions to re-open in three ways... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-20 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            China has pledged to donate 100,000 masks including 10,000 N95 masks and 20,000 test kits to Sri Lan... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-29 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            China donates 125,000 face masks to Sri Lankan school children before schools reopen... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry, ICTA launch online portal for Sri Lankans overseas. All Sri Lankans living abroad ... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-20 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            All postal services have been suspended till further notice. All parcels and goods received from ove... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-02 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            A $100,000 (LKR 18.17 million) grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has funded the purchase o... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-07 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            A large number of drugs needed for daily health services, including medicine for non-communicable di... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            All Free Trade Zones (FTZs) island wide will be closed until further notice and the employees will b... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            All Free Trade Zones (FTZs) island wide will be closed until further notice and the employees will b... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            All Online and Offline Airlines were informed that all international Airports in Sri Lanka will be c... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-13 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            All passengers should enter the bus from the front entrance and exit from the entrance towards the b... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-20 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            All postal services have been suspended till further notice. All parcels and goods received from ove... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-13 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Cheena Koratuwa and Pannila areas In Beruwala Isolated... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-10 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Anyone crossing district borders will be quarantined for 14 days – DIG Ajith Rohana... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-30 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Bandarawela Police Superintendent Athula de Silva has stated that although curfew will be lifted tom... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-30 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            CSE declares 30th and 31st March as a market holiday... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-03 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Central Bank of Sri Lanka further reduces policy interest rates by 25 bp... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-17 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Central Mail Exchange recommences internal operations today... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-17 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                            Central Mail Exchange recommences internal operations today... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-28 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Defense Ministry requests media to respect privacy of coronavirus infected patients... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-09 | 
                                                                                            Psychological assistance and medical social work | 
                                                                                            “Despite the curfew, the NCPA has ensured that the 1929 child helpline is fully staffed and open 2... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-12 | 
                                                                                            Amendments to funeral and burial regulations | 
                                                                                            Gazette issued with guidelines for cremation of corpse of those died from COVID-19... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-13 | 
                                                                                            Schools closure  | 
                                                                                            schools closed from until 20 April... | 
                                                                                            ColomboPage  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Legal action will be taken against three coronavirus-infected people who were found yesterday evadin... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-24 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Islandwide curfew in force at 8pm on Friday (24) will be enforced until 5am on Monday (27)... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                             In order to resume work at both public and private sector entities in the districts of Colombo, Gam... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-04 | 
                                                                                            Public services closure  | 
                                                                                             In order to resume work at both public and private sector entities in the districts of Colombo, Gam... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-11 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Issuance of permits for sand, soil, and gravel from May 11... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-28 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Labor Department launches survey on private institutions affected by COVID-19... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-27 | 
                                                                                            Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            Legal action will be taken against three coronavirus-infected people who were found yesterday evadin... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Islandwide curfew imposed in Sri Lanka on Sunday and Monday... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            In 19 districts curfew will be lifted at 6am (6th) and will be re-imposed at 2pm on the same day. Th... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-10 | 
                                                                                            Amendments to funeral and burial regulations | 
                                                                                            Muslim Community deeply distressed with cremation of Muslims died of COVID-19... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-13 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Government purchases over 900,000 kilos of vegetables from farmers... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-28 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            New Maximum Retail Prices of rice gazetted... | 
                                                                                            Colombo Page  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Emergency administrative structures activated or established | 
                                                                                            The Sri Lankan Government established the National Operation Centre for Prevention of the COVID-19 O... | 
                                                                                            Daily FT  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-12 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka police to seize vehicles without Covid-19 curfew passes... | 
                                                                                            Economy Next  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-23 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Army Quick Reaction Riders' Team Conducts Random Temperature Checks on Those Entering Colombo- Head ... | 
                                                                                            Malaysia Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-25 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            President appoints Presidential Task Force for economic revival and poverty elevation... | 
                                                                                            Malaysia Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-21 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            No Prayers in Mosques or Distribution of Food During Ramadan... | 
                                                                                            Malaysia Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-13 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Official COVID-19 song campaign issued by the govt... | 
                                                                                            Malaysia Govt  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-02-24 | 
                                                                                            Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            self-quarantine for citizens and other foreign nationals returning from countries with local transmi... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Health  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-02-24 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            self-quarantine for citizens and other foreign nationals returning from countries with local transmi... | 
                                                                                            Ministry of Health  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-20 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Island wide curfew 6.00 pm today (March 20) until 6.00 am on Monday (March 23). imposed to stop the ... | 
                                                                                            News.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The Police Media Spokesman SP Jaliya Senaratne warned the public not to step out of their homes othe... | 
                                                                                            News.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-21 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The Police have arrested 30 persons for violating curfew... | 
                                                                                            News.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Indefinite curfew imposed in the Puttalam, Chilaw and Negombo Police Divisions... | 
                                                                                            News.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-25 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has so far deployed over 275 buses to provide free transport fa... | 
                                                                                            News.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-19 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            All sports activities halted until April 20... | 
                                                                                            News.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-12 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Media centre established for verified news alerts to combat fake news... | 
                                                                                            News.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-19 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            China has urgently provided a concessionary loan of US$ 500 million with a term of 10 years, to help... | 
                                                                                            News.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-24 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The curfew which was lifted at 6.00 am today (24) in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Manna... | 
                                                                                            News/lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-14 | 
                                                                                            International flights suspension | 
                                                                                            All incoming passenger arrivals have been suspended until March 25, 2020.  Aircraft departures, pass... | 
                                                                                            OSAC  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-05 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka central bank cuts rates by another 50 bps to support economy... | 
                                                                                            Reuters  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-18 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            The Navy has set up a quarantine centre at the Boossa naval premises to able to quarantine 136 peopl... | 
                                                                                            The Sunday Morning  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-14 | 
                                                                                            Emergency administrative structures activated or established | 
                                                                                            The Validity period of all types of visas will be extended for a period of 30 days with effect from ... | 
                                                                                            Tourism Sri Lanka  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival | 
                                                                                            passengers have to fill out a health declaration upon entry... | 
                                                                                            US Embassy  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Health screenings in airports and border crossings | 
                                                                                            thermal screenings... | 
                                                                                            US Embassy  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-16 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                            ban of entry for travellers arriving from Ital, Iran, South Korea, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, S... | 
                                                                                            US Embassy  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-29 | 
                                                                                            Limit product imports/exports | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka's Lion Brewery resumes exports after 2-month lockdown... | 
                                                                                            Xinhuanet  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-28 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Imposes Maximum Interest Rates on Pawning Advances of Licensed Banks... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-02 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            All types of visas for foreigners in Sri Lanka granted extension until May 12, 2020. The Immigration... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-31 | 
                                                                                            Psychological assistance and medical social work | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka Missions in South Asia work towards ensuring safety of Sri Lankan expats in the region... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-21 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            All repatriated Sri Lankans to be taken to Army-managed Quarantine Centres (QCs) for quarantine proc... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-16 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Minister Gifts New Drone Camera to the Army for Its COVID-19 Control Projects ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-04 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Health Minister offers solutions to PHI issues - strike averted... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-19 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            Unless for Essential Services, Entry into Colombo District Discouraged... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-27 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            National Website for COVID -19 response www.covid19.gov.lk... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-31 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Every Samurdhi family to receive Rs. 10,000 – Samurdhi Department DG... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-12 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Navy develops 02 Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms to be installed at Colombo National Hospital... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-15 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Navy receives ‘Udekki Beach Resort’ for naval personnel to take breath following full recovery f... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-22 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Except police areas in Colombo, Kalutara, Puttalam and Gampaha districts the rest of the districts w... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-15 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka migrant workers in 15 countries provided with govt assistance... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-09 | 
                                                                                            Visa restrictions | 
                                                                                            Extension of Visas for the Foreigners in Sri Lanka for another 30 days to 11 June... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-01 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Government hospitals introduced to care for suspected Coronavirus patients... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-09 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            Foreign Ministry: repatriation should be done on the basis of maximum vulnerability.... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-17 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Foreign ministry and foreign missions contribute to COVID-19 fund... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-19 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Gazette issued banning imported items that could be manufactured locally... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-05 | 
                                                                                            Testing policy | 
                                                                                            testing and quarantine procedures for the members of the Diplomatic corps based/attached in Colombo ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-06-05 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            testing and quarantine procedures for the members of the Diplomatic corps based/attached in Colombo ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-17 | 
                                                                                            Changes in prison-related policies | 
                                                                                            2961 prisoners released on bail to ease overcrowding... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-20 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            the curfew in all districts except Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha, Kegalle, Kandy, Puttalam and Ampara d... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-28 | 
                                                                                            Awareness campaigns | 
                                                                                            “Combat Covid-19 with a New Style of Life” guidelines published... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-23 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Amidst dire financial restraints the government took measures to grant the Rs. 5000 allowance to the... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-23 | 
                                                                                            Closure of businesses and public services | 
                                                                                            Approvals for Mattala and Ratmalana Airports for Technical Landings,Refueling,Crew Rest... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-11 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Civilians except those who are essentially required to report to work are requested to remain in the... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-31 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Hospital clinics to recommence using video technology- Ridgway Women and Children’s Hospital comme... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-02 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Extends the Deadlines to Facilitate Covid-19 Affected Businesses and I... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-17 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                            Colombo Archbishop cancels all public Easter Sunday commemorations - Requests public to remain indoo... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-01 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            Private sector businesses affected due to Corona should forward details online to Labour Department ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-20 | 
                                                                                            Domestic travel restrictions | 
                                                                                            In the areas where curfew has not been lifted, transportation on the main roads will be allowed for ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-15 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            PUCSL, CEB & LECO to provide maximum relief to electricity consumers to pay electricity bills ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-20 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Rs 5000 payment for daily wage earners who lost their work due to Covid-19... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-06 | 
                                                                                            Full lockdown | 
                                                                                            Continued: The areas in Colombo, Kalutara and Kandy which have been demarcated as isolated areas wil... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-22 | 
                                                                                            Border closure  | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka takes measures to systematically repatriate Sri Lankans... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-05 | 
                                                                                            Testing policy | 
                                                                                            Covid-19 testing to be increased... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-23 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            President pledges USD 5m to SAARC Corona Emergency Fund ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-14 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Sri Lanka Standards Institute prepares guidelines for 11 Covid-19 safety products... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-28 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Special Task Force established to ensure safety of military camps ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-04 | 
                                                                                            Surveillance and monitoring | 
                                                                                            State intelligence service rendering significant service to prevent the spread of Coronavirus... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-14 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            The curfew imposed in the Colombo and Gampaha Districts will continue until further notice, the Pres... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-11 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            Curfew in other districts of the island except in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Pu... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-25 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Sri Lankan and Indian Trade Bodies to promote bilateral Trade and Investment post COVID19... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-06 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            Center for Research and Development (CRD) of the Defence Ministry taking a lead in providing much-ne... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-11 | 
                                                                                            Other public health measures enforced | 
                                                                                            Curfew passes issued by the Police authorities are valid only if the driver and passengers wear face... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-16 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            The government will mediate in purchasing the produce which farmers are unable to sell and based on ... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-11 | 
                                                                                            Limit public gatherings | 
                                                                                             Buses belonging to Sri Lanka Transport Board and railway carriages can only transport employees who... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-17 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            Benefit scheme for the elderly commences... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-03 | 
                                                                                            Curfews | 
                                                                                            To facilitate the pensioners who are senior citizens of this country to draw their pensions, the Arm... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-03-23 | 
                                                                                            Strengthening the public health system | 
                                                                                            President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pledged USD 5m contribution to the SAARC Corona Emergency Fund. Dur... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-23 | 
                                                                                            Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival | 
                                                                                            At the entry and until they exit from Sri Lanka the crew is required to adhere to the following proc... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-05-23 | 
                                                                                            Isolation and quarantine policies | 
                                                                                            At the entry and until they exit from Sri Lanka the crew is required to adhere to the following proc... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-05 | 
                                                                                            Psychological assistance and medical social work | 
                                                                                            Army musical programme to provide mental peace for people confined to their homes due to Covid-19... | 
                                                                                            news.lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-07 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                            the government has taken steps to ensure that all senior citizens, disabled persons and those with k... | 
                                                                                            news/lk  | 
                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                                                | 2020-04-01 | 
                                                                                            Economic measures | 
                                                                                             low income vulnerable families have been granted a host of financial and material benefits in the f... | 
                                                                                            news/lk  |