Jayantha Samaraweera, Sarath Weerawansa further remanded

President to make a special statement

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to make a special statement, the President’s Office said this morning. The President’s Office said that the date and time when the statement will be made will be announced soon. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been put under pressure to shut down the country to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Leading Buddhist monks and some political parties affiliated with the Government have demanded a lockdown. Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have

20 Aug, 2021

Singapore to remove restrictions on Sri Lankan work permit holders

Singapore is to remove the minimum Period of Employment (POE) requirement on Sri Lankan work permit holders. The Singapore Government is introducing new measures to help companies in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors retain their existing Work Permit Holders (WPHs) and facilitate the inflow of new WPHs. The new measures will ensure that the CMP sectors continue to meet manpower needs for their operations, preserve core capabilities and emerge stronger from COVID-19.

19 Aug, 2021

Sri Lanka undecided on accepting Taliban rule in Afghanistan

Sri Lanka is undecided if it will accept a Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Cabinet co-spokesman and Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the Foreign Ministry to decide on the matter. He said that Sri Lanka has been following the developments in Afghanistan. Alahapperuma said that Sri Lanka has taken note of the situation in Afghanistan as it is a country from the SARRC region. The Minister said that the Foreign Ministry will discuss and announce

19 Aug, 2021