China keen to use Hambantota for ship repairs

Trade unions warned against attending political events

Trade unions have been warned against attending political events during the election period. The National Election Commission noted the need for the public officers with or without political rights to abstain from attending workshops, discussions, get-togethers, receptions of political nature organlzed during the election period. The Commission noted that it has been observed that political parties and groups of candidates have by now paced up and intensified their election campaigns for the P

23 Jul, 2020

Health guidelines to be tested on select group of tourists

By Indika Sri Aravinda The health guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health for tourists arriving in the country will be tested on a select group of tourists after the 5th August Parliamentary election. The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation said that the guidelines will be tested on a group of 50-100 tourists as a trial-run. The Government hopes to open Sri Lanka’s borders for tourists after the election. While the borders were to open on 1st August, the date has been pushed back and

23 Jul, 2020

Three people found dead hanging at different locations

Three people, including an Indian youth, have been found dead hanging at three different locations, the Police media unit said today. The Police said that they suspect all three had committed suicide and were unrelated incidents. All three were found dead last evening (Thursday) and investigations are currently underway. A 49 year-old person was found dead in Welikanda in a house. Initial investigations revealed he had committed suicide. The Police said that the body was kept at the location

24 Jul, 2020