Top examinations officer interdicted over allegations

Import levy on big onions increased by Rs. 35.00 per kilo

The import levy on big onions has been increased by Rs. 35.00 per kilo, the Ministry of Finance said today. The Ministry of Finance said that the price hike is in effect from midnight yesterday (Friday). The import levy on big onions which was Rs. 15.00 has now been increased to Rs. 50.00 per kilogram. In March a Gazette notification was issued setting a maximum retail price for a kg of big onions. (Colombo Gazette)

01 Aug, 2020

All MPs in the chamber will need to wear masks

The Operational Guidelines on Preparedness and Response for COVID – 19 Outbreak for the Parliament presented today, state that all Members of Parliament in the chamber should wear masks at all times, the Communications Department of Parliament said. Accordingly, all Members of Parliament should not remove or lower the mask when addressing in the Parliament and remain in the Chamber as well. The guidelines further state that it is mandatory for all Members to sit in the designated seat only and

31 Jul, 2020

India and Sri Lanka resolve to address security concerns

India and Sri Lanka have resolved to address security concerns to ensure peace and security in the region. After observing the health protocols stipulated by the Government of Sri Lanka for diplomats arriving in the country, the new Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India Captain (Indian Navy) Vikas Sood has had interactions with the leadership of Sri Lanka?s Ministry of Defence and armed forces in the past week, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said today. Captain Sood paid court

01 Aug, 2020