Maximum retail price imposed on disposable face masks

Number of guests for weddings to remain at 150

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The number of maximum guests for weddings will remain unchanged at 150. Earlier, the Government was contemplating a revision from 150 to 50 guests due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. State Minister of Primary Health Services, Pandemics, and COVID Prevention Dr. Sudharshini Fernandopulle told Colombo Gazette that a discussion was held on revising the maximum number of guests for weddings due the current coronavirus pandemic. She said weddings were identified as hotspots for

22 Feb, 2021

Over 1500 airport workers vaccinated

Over 1500 airport workers have been vaccinated, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said. The Covid vaccination process of the airport staff commenced on 17th February in coordination with the Sri Lanka health authorities. The inoculation drive began with priority being placed on its frontline airport workforce on a voluntary basis. “Our workforce vaccination program is another step forward to safeguard our colleagues who serve many passengers who walk throu

21 Feb, 2021

ACJU says Muslim community in Sri Lanka unjustly demonized

The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) says the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and its representative organizations and institutions have been unjustly portrayed and demonized. ACJU says this has caused the community to be viewed with suspicion resulting in irreparable harm to communal harmony. “While living in a country with people of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, Muslims in Sri Lanka have co-existed and continued to co-exist with those of other communities while preserving their

21 Feb, 2021