Inter-Province Travel Restrictions Extended to 21st October
The COVID-19 Prevention Committee has decided to extend the existing inter-provincial travel restrictions to the 21st of October 2021. The…
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Pfizer for 18 & 19-year-olds: Special announcement
Health authorities have been instructed to administer the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 18 and 19 from the…
Thirukumar Nadesan in Bribery Commission over Pandora Papers
The Bribery Commission today recorded a statement from businessman Thirukumar Nadesan over the Pandora Papers leaks. Nadesan appeared before the…
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation but will defend its freedom, President says
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said…
US Dollars : Instruction from CBSL to banks
Banks have been instructed to release US Dollars for students who are traveling overseas for their higher education, Central Bank…
COPE unearths serious financial mismanagement at SLTB under previous Govt
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has spent Rs. 89 million on the purchase of computers in 2018, exceeding the…
SJB expels Diana Gamage
The working committee of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya has decided to expel Diana Gamage from the party. SJB General Secretary…
Government removes price control imposed on four products
The Government has decided to remove price controls imposed on four products. According to State Minister Lassana Alagiyawanna price controls…
UK travel red list cut to just seven countries
South Africa, Brazil and Mexico come off the red list, which requires travellers to quarantine in an approved hotel at…
US deeply concerned over Taiwan-China tension
The US is “deeply concerned” about actions that undermine peace across the Taiwan Strait, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan…