State Intelligence Chief questioned by PSC at secret location

SC determines some clauses in Port City Bill inconsistent with Constitution

The Supreme Court has determined that some clauses in the Port City Economic Commission Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today announced in Parliament the determination of the Supreme Court (SC) after the Bill was challenged in court by several political parties and others. In its determination, the Supreme Court found that some clauses in the Port City Economic Commission Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and can be made valid if amended

18 May, 2021

Decision on extending travel restrictions to be taken by Friday

A decision on extending the travel restrictions currently in force will be taken by Friday. Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva said that there has been an increase on the number of infections and deaths linked to the coronavirus. He also said that several experts have made recommendations to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on steps to be taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus. General Shavendra Silva said that travel restrictions were enforced based on the advise given by the expert

22 May, 2021

Sri Lanka secures AstraZeneca stocks for second dose

By Ashanthi Warunasuriya Sri Lanka has secured a stock of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines to be used as the second dose for those who got the Covishield AstraZeneca vaccine as the first jab, Colombo Gazette learns. The stocks are expected to arrive in Sri Lanka within the next two weeks, barring any last minute issues. However, the Government is yet to make a formal announcement on the matter. When contacted by Colombo Gazette, State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Dis

15 May, 2021