Commission to probe political victimisation during MS, RW’s tenure

Mahinda gets go ahead to visit Bangladesh in bio secure travel bubble

The Ministry of Health has granted approval to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to undertake a State visit to Bangladesh in a bio secure travel bubble, adhering to strict COVID-19 preventive measures, the Prime Minister’s Office said today. Rajapaksa will make a state visit to Bangladesh from March 19-20, 2021, on an invitation extended by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The visit will coincide with the celebration of the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh

17 Mar, 2021

Ultimatum issued to plantation companies on Rs. 1,000 daily wage

The Government today warned it will not hesitate to take appropriate measures if the plantation companies continue to reject the Rs. 1,000 daily wage for estate workers. Cabinet co-spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said that if the plantation companies refuse to budge then the Government will respond in the same manner. Meanwhile, Cabinet co-spokesman Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said that the Government will not hesitate to take appropriate measures if the plantation companies refuse to agree to the Rs.

16 Mar, 2021

Sri Lanka to continue with AstraZeneca vaccine

The Government will continue the administration of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka. Cabinet Co-spokesman Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana told reporters today (16) that only one batch of the vaccine has been temporarily suspended in certain European countries. A number of European countries recently suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over fears of blood clots. Minister Dr. Pathirana said Sri Lanka does not receive the particular batch of vaccine dos

16 Mar, 2021