Three killed in Bibile accident

Another 83 Sri Lankans who returned found to be infected

Another 83 Sri Lankans who returned to the island have been found to be infected with the coronavirus. The National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 said that the 83 people were among 331 people found to be infected in Sri Lanka over a 24-hour period ending at 6am today. A number of Sri Lankans who returned to the country have been found to be infected over the past several days. The authorities recently said that the South African variant of the coronavirus had been detected

16 Mar, 2021

Former Governor Azath Salley detained

Former Western Province Governor Azath Salley has been detained for questioning after being arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said that Azath Salley was arrested on the advice of the Attorney General. Salley has been detained to be questioned under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Meanwhile, the Police said that a pistol manufactured overseas was found in his vehicle with ammunition. Police Media Spokesman, Deput

16 Mar, 2021

SriLankan to obtain a cargo aircraft

SriLankan Airlines is to obtain an aircraft for goods transportation with an aim to cater to the change in the airline industry due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Cabinet has approved a proposal submitted by the Transport Minister to secure the aircraft on lease to Sri Lankan Aviation Company Limited. The approval has been granted subject to following the international competitive procurement methodology. The fleet of Sri Lankan Aviation Company Limited comprises a large number of economica

16 Mar, 2021