India sends ships with relief supplies to Sri Lanka

Rapid PCR test at BIA for passengers travelling to UAE

A Rapid PCR testing facility has been established at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to conduct Rapid PCR tests on passengers travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited said. The laboratory is operated by Asiri Laboratories and the service is available from 14th August 2021 to facilitate passengers who are mandatorily required to carry a negative Rapid PCR report obtained within 04 hours prior to the scheduled departure

14 Aug, 2021

Sri Lanka secures 2 million syringes from Kenya

Sri Lanka has secured 2 million syringes from Kenya of which the first consignment of 800,000 syringes have been dispatched to Colombo. In support of the ongoing? vigorous vaccination campaign against COVID-19 undertaken in Sri Lanka under the leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Sri Lanka High Commission in Kenya arranged a consignment of an initial order of 2 million syringes from a WHO prequalified company namely, Revital Healthcare(EPZ) Ltd in Kenya to be sent to Sri Lanka. The

14 Aug, 2021

Deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake kills over 300 in Haiti

A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people and injuring more than 1,800. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, toppling and damaging buildings including churches and hotels. The prime minister said there was “extensive damage” and declared a month-long state of emergency. Haiti is still recovering from a devastating 2010 earthquake. The epicentre of Saturday’s quake was about 12km (7.5 miles) from the town of

15 Aug, 2021