Strict speed limit on highway

India says Sri Lanka claims on WCT deal factually incorrect

The Sri Lankan Government’s claim that a proposal on the Colombo Port West Container Terminal (WCT) has been approved by the Indian High Commission is ‘factually incorrect’, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, the IANS news service reported. Colombo on Tuesday approved a joint venture with the Adani group to build and operate Colombo Port’s WCT for 35 years. The Sri Lankan Government press release stated that the cabinet-appointed negotiation committee had requested the India

05 Mar, 2021

Thirty-three Sri Lankans who returned found to be infected

Thirty-three Sri Lankans who returned to the country have been found to be infected with Covid-19. Officials said that the 33 Sri Lankans were among 384 people who tested positive for the coronavirus over a 24-hour period ending at 6am today. Over the past two months a number of Sri Lankans who returned to the island have been found to be infected. However, the Government has decided to continue with the repatriation process. Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva had told?Colombo Gazette?r

05 Mar, 2021

Mandatory quarantine for travelers remains despite jab?

By Vyshnavy Velrajh? Sri Lankans who travel overseas will be required to be quarantined on their return even if they have been vaccinated. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said the authorities have not considered amending the quarantine process, as yet. He said that as the vaccination process is still in the initial stages the Government has not considered any changes to the existing system. Last week General Silva warned the public who obtained the first dose of the coronavirus vaccin

06 Mar, 2021