Inter-province travel ban extended till 31st October

Decision on new date for Parliamentary elections delayed

A final decision on the new date for the Parliamentary elections has been delayed. The National Elections Commission met today to discuss the new date but decided to further delay the decision. The new date for the election is now expected to be announced this week. The Commission, however, decided to issue the preferential numbers for the candidates tomorrow (Tuesday). The 2020 Parliamentary election was scheduled to be held in April but was later postponed to 20 June as a result of the cor

08 Jun, 2020

Minimum 5-night stay in Sri Lanka required for tourists from August

A minimum 5-night stay in Sri Lanka will be required for tourists from August, Sri Lanka Tourism said today. Sri Lanka is preparing to welcome travellers from across the world with safety guidelines and precautionary measures in place. All nationalities and all types of travellers whether groups, families, individuals are welcome. The Bandaranaike International Airport [BIA], Colombo Ratmalana Airport [RMA] and Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport [MRIA] will be operating for tourist arrivals

05 Jun, 2020

Information sought on misuse of President’s name

The President’s office has sought information on the misuse of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s name to put pressure on State institutions. The President’s office said that information has come to light where some individuals use the President’s name or forge his signature and attempt to get their work done at State institutions. Some individuals visit the State institutions in person and demand attention from the officials claiming they have the consent of the President. The President has obse

08 Jun, 2020