Bribery Commission files case against Rajitha

WHO denies claims Sri Lanka influenced decision on Sinopharm

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has denied claims that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had influenced the decision by the global body to approve the emergency use of the Sinopharm vaccine, Daily Mirror reported. In response to a question raised by Daily Mirror the WHO said that the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) of the WHO process usually takes two to three months to complete, depending on the quality and availability of the data submitted by the vaccine developers, among other factors and the pr

11 May, 2021

Kuwait bars direct flights from Sri Lanka

Kuwait has banned direct flights from Sri Lanka as a result of the coronavirus. The Kuwait Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that it was suspending indefinitely direct commercial flights from Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, except for cargo flights, the KUNA news agency reported. The DGCA said in a statement that residents of these countries must spend 14 days in a third country before heading for Kuwait. The decision has come in line with instructions by the Kuwai

11 May, 2021

Travel restrictions between provinces from midnight tonight

The travel restrictions between provinces will be enforced from midnight tonight (Tuesday) till 30th May, Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva said today. As a result, all public transport operating between the provinces will be suspended from tonight. General Shavendra Silva that the restrictions will, however, not affect the operations of essential services. Kingsly Rathnayaka, spokesman for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, had said yesterday that following discussions the President held wi

11 May, 2021