Attempt to flee after robbing Akuressa financial institution fails

Sri Lanka to import 5 million doses of Pfizer vaccine

Sri Lanka will import 05 million doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this year. State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals, Professor Channa Jayasumana said the Government expects to receive the first consignment in July. Speaking during a special media briefing, he said the first batch will consist of between 300,000 to 400,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. The State Minister added that Pfizer-BioNTech has informed the Government that it will dispatch the first

02 Jun, 2021

Fishing between Negombo and Panadura temporarily banned

A temporary ban has been imposed on fishing between Negombo and Panadura by the Department of Fisheries. State Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said vessels have been prohibited from entering through the Negombo Lagoon for fishing activities. He said the temporary ban has been imposed with immediate effect as the fire engulfed X-Press Pearl vessel is sinking in its current position. ?The salvage crew that has boarded the vessel has indicated that the ship is sinking at its current position,? he t

02 Jun, 2021

Raids to be conducted on parties and public gatherings

The Police are to conduct raids on parties and public gatherings held in violation of quarantine laws. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said there have been reports of parties and gatherings with alcohol being held despite an islandwide travel restriction being imposed in the country. He said Police officers have been instructed to arrest those engaged in organizing and hosting parties during this period. Event organizer Chandimal Jayasinghe and model Piumi Hansam

02 Jun, 2021