SLPP begins islandwide e-canvassing

Government decides to ban single use plastic and polythene from January

The Government has decided to ban single use plastic and polythene from 1st January 2021. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting held yesterday, the Government announced today. The Government had in 2017 decided to ban the use of polythene less than 20 microns in thickness, including polythene bags. The Central Environment Authority had introduced alternative proposals to replace polythene bags less than 20 microns in thickness. The Government said that following extensive discussions

20 Oct, 2020

Opposition claims stage being set for US, Chinese citizens to enter Parliament

The opposition claims the stage is being set for US and Chinese citizens to enter Parliament. Opposition Parliamentarian Nalin Bandara held a US flag in Parliament saying the 20th Amendment has been drafted just to allow a US dual citizen to enter Parliament. The Parliamentarian also read the oath taken by US citizens saying those who have taken that oath are now trying to enter the Sri Lankan Parliament. He said that in future there might be US and Chinese citizens who will be appointed Parl

22 Oct, 2020

Quarantine curfew declared in parts of Colombo

A quarantine curfew has been declared in parts of Colombo with immediate effect. The curfew has been declared in the Mattakkuliya, Modara, Wellampitiya, Bloemendhal and Grandpass areas with immediate effect. Police spokesman DIG Ajith Roahana said that the curfew will be in force till 5am on Monday, 26th October. He said the curfew has been declared on the advise of the health authorities after coronavirus patients were detected in these areas. “The public in these areas have been advised to

22 Oct, 2020