Curfew declared in parts of Colombo

Sputnik to be used in selected areas

The Russian manufactured ?Sputnik V? COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to allocated zones. Cabinet Co-Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told reporters today (24) that people approved to receive the vaccine, will receive both doses of the same vaccine. Stating that the first and second dose of the vaccine cannot be mixed, the Minister said people receiving the Sputnik V vaccine will received the same for the second jab. He further said 7 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine have be

24 Mar, 2021

Operation to detect worn out tyres on vehicles suspended

An operation launched by the Police to inspect vehicles operating on the streets with worn out tyres has been temporarily suspended. Cabinet Co-Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that Transport Minister Gamini Lokuge had pointed out issues faced by the National Transport Board, issues surrounding worn out tyres, and the shortage of tyres in the local market during the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (23). Reporters raised questions on the shortage of tyres due to the ban imposed on th

24 Mar, 2021

Deadly fire at a restaurant in Maradana

A deadly fire swept through a restaurant in Maradana today. The Police said that the fire broke out at a restaurant in Sangaraja Mawatha in Maradana. One person was confirmed to have been killed in the fire. A number of fire brigades had been dispatched to extinguish the fire. (Colombo Gazette)

24 Mar, 2021