Court rejects Fonseka’s application for seat

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

Medical attention should be sought if fever remains after jab

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Health authorities have urged people suffering from fever for more than two days after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to immediately seek medical attention. Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath told Colombo Gazette that people who have received vaccinations will generally suffer from fever for a period of between 24-42 hours. He said however, if the fever continues then it is most likely not due to the vaccine, but due to other infections. Dr. He

05 Mar, 2021

Search continues for head of woman killed by cop

Search operations are continuing along the Kelani River to find the head of the woman who was recently killed by a Police Sub- Inspector attached to the Buttala Police. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said it is suspected that the head of the woman may have been stuffed in a bag and abandoned in the Kelani river by the suspect. DIG Ajith Rohana said the bag belonging to the woman is reportedly missing from the guesthouse in Hanwella where the suspect and victim ha

05 Mar, 2021