Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) urged the government to reconsider the import ban. Issuing a statement, they said that it has negatively affected
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New Director General of Health Services appointed
Dr. Asela Gunawardena has been appointed as the new Director General of Health Services, the Ministry of Health said. Prior to this appointment, he served
Relief for non-payment of monthly electricity bills in curfew areas
The government has decided not to disconnect the electricity supply to premises in curfew-imposed areas, based on non-payment of monthly bills. Minister of Power Dullas
Days assigned for operation of pharmacies, essential item outlets in curfew areas
The government has assigned specific days of the week for the operation of essential item outlets and pharmacies in curfew imposed areas, stated Army Commander
U.S. State Secretary arrives in Sri Lanka
Secretary of State of United States, Michael R. Pompeo has arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago (27) for two-day bilateral discussions, says the
US urging Sri Lanka to make ‘difficult’ choices over China ties
WASHINGTON–The United States is urging Sri Lanka to make “difficult but necessary choices” to secure its economic independence instead of choosing opaque practices, a senior
Beruwala fisheries harbour closed off after Covid-19 exposure
The fisheries harbour in Beruwala has been closed off after 20 fish vendors were exposed to Covid-19. In addition, Beruwala Pradeshiya Sabha building and the
SJB to launch disciplinary inquiry into Diana Gamage for supporting 20A
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to launch a disciplinary inquiry into its National List MP Diana Gamage who voted in favour of the draft
Pharmacies in curfew areas asked to restart online medicine delivery
The Acting Director General of Health Services Dr. S. Sridharana has announced that the pharmacies in areas where the quarantine curfew is in effect have
Suspected Covid-19 patient escapes from Salawa Hospital
A 26-year-old suspected Covid-19 patient has been reported missing from Salawa government hospital. Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that efforts are underway to to