Mahinda formally appointed SLPP leader

Gazette notice issued permitting burial of Covid victims

A gazette notice has been issued permitting the burial of coronavirus victims. Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi informed party leaders today about the decision to permit the burial of coronavirus victims. “In the case of burial, the corpse of such person shall be buried in accordance with the directions issued by the Director General of Health Services at a cemetery or place approved by the proper authority under the supervision of such authority,” the gazette notice states. The decisio

25 Feb, 2021

OIC calls on Sri Lanka to respect right of burial of Muslims

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called on Sri Lanka to respect the right of burial of the Muslim community. Dr. Yousef Al Othaimeen, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, speaking during the?High-Level Segment of the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, said that the OIC is keen on monitoring the situation of Muslim communities in non-OIC Members. In this regard, he said the OIC is concerned with the situation of Muslims in Sri Lank

24 Feb, 2021

Public urged to get vaccinated to ensure protection from new variants

The public have been urged to get vaccinated to be protected from the coronavirus, including from the new variants. The Sri Lanka Medical Association said that the mode of spread of new variants is similar to the virus already in Sri Lanka. These new variants may have the ability to be more infectious and therefore will spread the infection more quickly among the community. SLMA President Dr. Padma Gunaratne said that when more people are infected, more patients will develop symptoms and comp

24 Feb, 2021