Two Lankans admitted to IDH on suspicion of coronavirus

Government insists no influence on NMRA to approve any vaccine

The Government today insisted that influence or pressure has not been exerted on the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) to approve any vaccine. Speaking to reporters today, ?Presidential Advisor Lalith Weeratunga said that the NMRA has been given the freedom to study and approve any vaccine. The NMRA had granted approval for the emergency use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for Covoid-19 in Sri Lanka. This was the first time the NMRA has approved a COVID-19 vaccine. Weeratunga

27 Jan, 2021

Sri Lankan born Silicon Valley mogul to run for California Governor

Sri Lankan born Silicon Valley mogul turned SPAC kingpin Chamath Palihapitiya is to contest for Governor of California. Chamath Palihapitiya, billionaire investor and CEO of venture capital firm Social Capital, announced new details about a potential run for California governor on Tuesday, Business Inside reported. Palihapitiya, a Sri Lankan-born Canadian American and former Facebook employee, tweeted about his intentions to run on Twitter, saying “It’s on. #RecallGavinNewsom” with a link to a

27 Jan, 2021

No freedom of movement around Independence Square from 30 Jan to 4 Feb

Vehicular movements will be restricted around Independence Square from 30 January-4 February, the Police said today (28). Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that rehearsals for Independence Day will be held from 30 January-3 February. The National Independence Day celebrations will take place at Independence Square on 4 February. As a result, the road adjoining Independence Square and connecting roads will be closed for traffic or restricted from 6 a.

28 Jan, 2021