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Sri Lanka yet to submit compensation claims to ship owners

Sri Lanka is yet to submit claims to obtain compensation from the owners of the ship, MV X-Press Pearl.? State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal, and Public Sanitation Dr. Nalaka Godahewa told?Daily Mirror?that discussions are still ongoing to make an interim claim. He said that the Attorney General is to meet the stakeholders tomorrow (Thursday) to reach a conclusion on the claim. Dr. Godahewa said that there are various aspects to be considered before decidin

02 Jun, 2021

President instructs officials to ensure economy does not collapse

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed officials to ensure the economy does not collapse. He called on the Governors and District Secretaries to extend their fullest support to the continuation of the operations at factories and development projects. The President also said that Governors and District Secretaries should personally intervene to maintain essential services and prevent any disruption to the lives of the people. The President expressed these views at the monthly meeting held

02 Jun, 2021

Travel ban extended till 14th June

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The islandwide travel restriction enforced in the country has been extended till 04 am on the 14th of June. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Colombo Gazette that the travel ban has been extended at the request of health experts. He said health experts had pointed out that a 14-day restriction will not be sufficient to contain the rapidly spreading third wave of the coronavirus.? The health experts had requested a 21- day cycle to curtail the spread of the virus

02 Jun, 2021