DIG Ajith Rohana transferred to Southern Province

Dining-in at restaurants not permitted from October 1-15

Dining-in at restaurants will not be permitted from October 1-15, the Ministry of Health said today. The ban has been listed in the updated health guidelines which will be in effect from October 1st to October 31st. The Health Ministry said that dining-in will be permitted at restaurants from October 16 for a limited capacity. Accordingly, indoor restaurants will be permitted to accommodate 30 percent of the seating capacity or a maximum of 50 customers while outdoor restaurants can accommoda

30 Sep, 2021

Indian Foreign Secretary scheduled to visit Sri Lanka

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in early October, The Hindu newspaper reported today. According to The Hindu, India and Sri Lanka are seeking to engage at high levels amid a perceived strain in ties. This will be Shringla?s first to Sri Lanka as Foreign Secretary. Just last week?India and Sri Lanka held comprehensive talks covering a wide range of issues. The External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar met the Foreign Minister of Sri L

30 Sep, 2021

Government decides not to lift inter-province travel ban

The Government has decided not to lift the inter-province travel ban. The quarantine curfew is to be lifted at 4am tomorrow (1st October), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva announced yesterday. However, General Shavendra Silva said today that the inter-province travel ban will remain. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had given instructions yesterday to lift the curfew. Cabinet co-spokesman Dr. Ramesh Pathirana had said this week that the current conditions are conducive to lift the curfew.

30 Sep, 2021