Gnanasara Thero to appeal after nomination papers rejected

Visitors to Nuwara Eliya will require clearance certificate

By Indika Sri Aravinda Visitors to Nuwara Eliya will require a clearance certificate from the local Public Health Inspector (PHI). Nuwara Eliya Mayor Chandana Lal Karunaratne told Colombo Gazette that extra precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Nuwara Eliya. He said that as part of the safety measures in place, outsiders visiting Nuwara Eliya for the festive season will need to submit a certification from the local health authorities that they are not infecte

20 Dec, 2020

Random PCR testing at Expressway entry/exit points

Random PCR testing will be carried out at entry and exit points of expressways in the country. Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath told reporters today that concerns had been raised over the failure to conduct PCR testing on expressways. He said that PCR testing will be carried out in a manner that does not obstruct traffic on the expressway. Dr. Hemantha Herath said that PCR testing will not be carried out at all entry and exit points but only at selected points.

21 Dec, 2020

Protest in Kalmunai against forced cremations

By Farook Sihan A protest was staged in Kalmunai today against the forced cremation of Muslim coronavirus victims. Despite heavy rain experienced in the area the protesters held posters and placards and staged the peaceful demonstration. The protesters urged the authorities to listen to scientists and not racists when deciding on disposing bodies of Muslims. Politicians, activists and journalists took part on the protest in Kalmunai. White ribbons were also tied on a tree during the demonst

20 Dec, 2020