Chinese national arrested with gem stones

New Zealand assures Sri Lankan community following attack

New Zealand has assures that the Sri Lankan community in New Zealand is, and will always be, an integral and treasured part of Kiwi society. The New Zealand High Commission in Colombo acknowledged, with sadness, the terrorist attack carried out in Auckland today. “Our thoughts are with those injured in, or otherwise affected by, the attacks at this very difficult time,” the High Commission said. The High Commission said that As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has stated, the perpetrator alone b

03 Sep, 2021

Quarantine curfew extended till 13th September

The Government has decided to extend the quarantine curfew till 13th September. The decision was taken when the Covid Task Force met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for its regular meeting today. The President reviewed the current situation with regards to the spread of the Covid virus and decided to extend the quarantine curfew. Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva said that the curfew will continue till 4am on 13th September. The quarantine curfew was set to be lifted on Monday 6th Se

03 Sep, 2021

School children to get the Pfizer vaccine

School children will be administered the Pfizer vaccine once health clearance is obtained, the President’s Office said today. Attention has also been drawn to conclude the vaccination of those between the ages of 20-29 over the next two weeks. This was discussed at the Covid Task Force meeting held virtually today with the participation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The President had said that once the health authorities approve, it will be possible to vaccinate school children using the P

03 Sep, 2021