Probe launched on IGP, PM’s office rejects claims IGP told to resign

Sri Lanka seeks to enhance ties with Japan under new PM

Sri Lanka is looking to enhance ties with Japan under new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted today wishing the newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister. “I?congratulate Hon. @sugawitter?on been elected #PrimeMinister of #Japan with a landslide victory at the recently held elections. I look forward to working together with you to enhance our already existing ties & I wish you the best, on behalf of all #SriLankans for your tenure,” Rajapaksa tweeted. Suga, a

16 Sep, 2020

Motorists to be fined if traffic lane law violated

A fine will be imposed on motorists who violate the traffic lane law, the Police said. Motorists found to have violated the law will be charged a fine of Rs. 2000. The Police said the charge will be implemented from tomorrow (17). The bus priority lane was reintroduced on Monday (14) centering four main roads of the Colombo City and suburbs. The Police yesterday instructed three-wheelers and motorcycles to keep to the bus priority lane from today (16). (Colombo Gazette)

16 Sep, 2020

Senior citizens urged to stay home as much as possible

Senior citizens have been urged to stay home as much as possible as a precaution to prevent them from contracting the coronavirus. Senior Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said that while the coronavirus has not spread among communities in Sri Lanka, the risk still remains. He said that senior citizens and those suffering from various illnesses are at higher risk of contracting the virus. As a result he urged senior citizens to stay home and step out only if required. He also said that t

15 Sep, 2020