Bail application by Emil Ranjan and Neomal Rangajeewa rejected

India gifts a 10-tonne consignment of medicines to Sri Lanka

India today gifted a 10 tonne consignment of essential life saving medicines to Government of Sri Lanka, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. These medicines have been requested by Government of Sri Lanka. The consignment was brought to Sri Lanka by an Air India Special Charter flight today. This is yet another manifestation of India?s unwavering commitment to stand with Sri Lanka, in rain and in shine, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said. Despite its own domestic challenges and con

07 Apr, 2020

President Rajapaksa prays for UK Prime Minister’s recovery

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa sent his wishes to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was admitted to the intensive care unit after contracting the coronavirus. Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka’s prayers are with him and the people of the UK. “My best wishes to PM?@BorisJohnson? for a speedy recovery. Our prayers are with you and the people of #UK during these trying times,” President Rajapaksa tweeted. Johnson was moved to the intensive care in hospital after his coronavirus symptoms “worsened”,

07 Apr, 2020

Essential services allowed to use office ID as curfew pass

Permission to use office identity cards (ID) as curfew passes during the islandwide Police curfew has been further extended till 30 April. The Police said earlier permission to use office IDs as curfew passes was extended till 10 April. Under the new system identified by the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP,) on the advice of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, permission to use office IDs as curfew passes has been further extended. The Police said thereby, employees of Sri Lanka Ports Autho

08 Apr, 2020