Bandula Gunawardena to also resign from SLFP organiser post

First jab for people above 60 in Western Province this week

People above 60-years of age in the Western Province are to be vaccinated with the first jab over a period of three days this week. The Government Information Department said that the three-day vaccination program will commence on 10th August. According to the Government, people suffering from serious ailments in the Western Province will also get the first jab during that period. Such individuals have been advised to telephone 1906 and register. The Government Information Department said th

08 Aug, 2021

Moves to vaccinate 12-18 year olds in Gampaha

Moves are underway to vaccinate young people between the ages of 12-18 in the Gampaha District. Tourism Minister and Gampaha District Parliamentarian Prasanna Ranatunga said that the matter will be discussed with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He said that some countries have commenced inoculating all those above the age of 12 to control the spread of the coronavirus. The Minister said that he hopes to propose following the same process in the Gampaha District. Prasanna Ranatunga said that ar

08 Aug, 2021

Special quarantine operations during the weekend

Special quarantine operations will be carried out during the weekend, the Police said today. Police Spokesman, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that Police teams will be deployed to check if the quarantine laws are being violated during the weekend. He said that the Police will specifically look for people failing to wear face masks in public, including in public transport. The Police Spokesman said that the public must ensure they wear face masks properly. H

07 Aug, 2021