Tense situation in North after man dies in Police shooting

Maldives issues travel advisory on Sri Lanka

The Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an advisory for Maldivians traveling to Sri Lanka, as the country now requires all in-bound travelers to complete a 14-day quarantine at a location of the Sri Lankan government’s choosing, Raajje TV reported. The Sri Lankan Government has strengthened Covid-19 health and safety restrictions across the country in order to curb the spread of the virus. In issuing an advisory for Maldivian travelers to Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

16 May, 2021

Tense situation as public turned away at Wattala vaccination center

By Vyshnavy Velrajh A tense situation arose this morning after the public were turned away at a vaccination center in Wattala. Residents of the area were given the Sinopharm vaccine at the Kerawalapitiya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office located in Hendala Road, Wattala yesterday (Friday). The public were told by the Police and health officers that the vaccination program will continue the next day as well. As a result several people turned up at the location today to get vaccinated and

15 May, 2021

AG writes to IGP seeking information on Easter attacks probe

Attorney General (AG) Dapulla de Livera has written to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandana D. Wickramaratne seeking information on the suspects linked to the Easter Sunday attacks. In a 130 page communication to the IGP, Dapulla de Livera sought confirmation in writing of the evidence available against 42 suspects in category A in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks. Dapulla de Livera has also sought clarification whether any investigations into the attacks are pending. He also n

15 May, 2021