SC says Judicature (Amendment) Bill needs 2/3rd majority

Nominations for polls will not be accepted tomorrow

The National Elections Commission (EC) says nominations for the 25th April Parliamentary elections will not be accepted tomorrow (Monday). The dates to accept nominations had been fixed as 12-19 March. However, since tomorrow (Monday) has been declared as a special holiday the Elections Commission said that nominations will not be accepted tomorrow. Monday, March 16 had been declared a special holiday to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Government had said that Monday has been declared

15 Mar, 2020

Special hotline announced to obtain information

The Presidential Task Force established to combat the coronavirus in Sri Lanka has announced a special hotline for the public to obtain information regarding the situation. Accordingly, inquiries or notifications could be made on the hotline 117 with effect from 8pm tonight (Sunday). (Colombo Gazette)

15 Mar, 2020

Essential services including health staff to work tomorrow

All staff of essential services including health staff have been instructed to report to work tomorrow (Monday) despite it being a special holiday. The Government Information Department said that tomorrow (Monday) is a special public, bank and mercantile holiday as announced earlier. However health workers have been told it is not a holiday for them. All wholesale and retail traders have also been advised to remain open. (Colombo Gazette)

15 Mar, 2020