Probe to be conducted on suspicious breakdowns at Norochcholai

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine granted emergency use approval in Sri Lanka

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA)? has granted approval for the emergency use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for Covoid-19 in Sri Lanka. State Minister Dr. Channa Jayasumana said the vaccine is expected to reach Sri Lanka soon. He said that this was the first time the NMRA has approved a COVID-19 vaccine. The State Minister said that the NMRA has received applications seeking approval for other COVID-19 vaccines as well. Unlike Pfizer’s jab – which has to be kept at an ex

22 Jan, 2021

India issues strong demarche to Sri Lanka over death of fishermen

India has issued a strong demarche to Sri Lanka over the death of three Indian fishermen following an incident involving the Sri Lanka Navy. In a statement issued late this evening, the Indian External Affairs Ministry said that India was shocked at the unfortunate loss of lives of three Indian fishermen and one Sri Lankan national following a collision between an Indian vessel and a Sri Lankan naval craft. India said that its strong protest in regard to this incident was conveyed by India’s H

21 Jan, 2021

Legal action if tourists violate health guidelines

By Indika Sri Aravinda Sri Lanka Tourism warned that legal action will be taken if tourists violate the health guidelines when visiting Sri Lanka. A special event was held today (21) to formally announce that Sri Lanka has been declared open for tourists. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that Sri Lanka expects the industry to recover in six months. Sri Lanka Tourism said that if tourists visiting Sri Lanka violate the health guidelines, legal action will be taken against the respecti

21 Jan, 2021