Special probe on death of suspect in Nawagamuwa Police cell

Promoter keeps SLTDA in the dark on itineraries of Ukrainians

The promoter involved in bringing down tourists from Ukraine had kept the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) in the dark on the itineraries. SLTDA Chairperson Kimarli Fernando had written to the Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga questioning the failure by the promoter to keep the SLTDA informed. While the name of the promoter is not mentioned in the letter the Ukrainians have been brought to Sri Lanka as part of a pilot project by former Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga. The U

04 Jan, 2021

Infected persons found among people not wearing face masks

A number of infected persons have been found among people not wearing face masks in the Western Province. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana said that 14 people were found to be infected after rapid antigen tests were conducted on 550 people in the Western Province yesterday (Tuesday). He said that rapid antigen tests and PCR tests were conducted on over 1000 people not wearing face masks in the Western Province. The Police Spokesman said that PCR tests were conducted on

06 Jan, 2021

Fear of sub-clusters prevents lifting isolation in some areas

The fear of sub-clusters emerging is preventing the lifting of the isolation status in some areas, the Police said today. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the isolation status will remain in a number of areas, including in parts of Colombo. He said that the isolation status has been in effect for a long period of time in some areas. DIG Ajith Rohana said that the isolation status cannot be lifted in some areas as sub-clusters are emerging and more infect

04 Jan, 2021