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IGP ordered not to take action on anyone wearing full-face helmets

Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has been ordered not to take action on anyone wearing full-face helmets. The order was given by Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera. (Await more details)

16 Feb, 2021

Government fears a lockdown will force economy to collapse

By Easwaran Rutnam The Government fears another lockdown will force the economy to collapse. Cabinet co-spokesman Udaya Gammanpila, speaking to reporters at the post Cabinet virtual press conference today, said that countries like Australia have enforced a lockdown for the fourth time. However, he said that Sri Lanka?s economy collapsed, and hundreds of people lost their jobs after a lockdown was enforced last year. ?Sri Lanka does not have the economic strength to manage if there is a lockd

16 Feb, 2021

Landing fee concession for international flights extended till July

The landing fee concession provided to international flights operating to Sri Lanka has been extended till July 2021. Cabinet co-spokesman Udaya Gammanpila said that the decision was taken to further boost tourism in Sri Lanka. In December, the Cabinet had approved concessions, waiving off landing charges and aircraft parking charges for international flights. The concessions applied to international aircraft operating to the Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport and the Bandaranaik

16 Feb, 2021