President told Bill against death penalty not legal

President of Tibetan-government-in-exile invited to US State Dept for first time in six decades

Days after the US-appointed Robert A Destro as the country?s coordinator for Tibetan issues, Lobsang Sangay, President of the Tibetan-government-in-exile, was invited to the State Department for the first time in six decades. Expressing gratitude, Sangay said in a tweet, ?Great honor to meet with the Special Coordinator on Tibetan Issues @DRL_AS. This is the first time a Sikyong (President) of the Central Tibetan Administration was formally invited inside the State Department.? He also said in

04 Feb, 2021

Dr. Neville Fernando passed away

The owner of the Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, Dr. Neville Fernando, passed away today. He was 89-years-old at the time of his death. Dr. Neville Fernando had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and was receiving treatment in hospital. He was initially admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital. However, he was later transferred to the ICU of the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Angoda. (Colombo Gazette)

04 Feb, 2021

PCR testing for tourists visiting Sri Lanka revised?

By Easwaran Rutnam? The PCR testing for tourists visiting Sri Lanka has been reduced with effect from 2nd?February, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Authority (SLTDA) said yesterday. Accordingly, while on arrival PCR testing is mandatory the number of PCR testing has been reduced from 3 tests to 2 tests if the tourist is staying for 14 days. As per the earlier guidelines, tourists were subjected to PCR tests upon arrival and prior to checking into their pre-booked hotel. The second PCR test w

04 Feb, 2021