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Number of countries extend support to stop forced cremations in Sri Lanka

A number of countries have extended support to stop forced cremations in Sri Lanka. The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said that they have received support on the matter from South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is ?a political measure where a collective punishment is given to the Muslim community for political reasons,? said Sir Iqbal Sacraine, the founding secretary-general of the UK?s biggest Muslim umbrella group, the Muslim Council of Britai

02 Jan, 2021

Another 173 tourists from Ukraine arrive in Sri Lanka

Another 173 tourists from Ukraine arrived in Sri Lanka today, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited said. SkyUp Airlines PQ555 arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) this afternoon with 173 tourists. This is the third group of Ukrainian tourists to arrive in Sri Lanka under a pilot project of the Government to revive the tourism industry of Sri Lanka. Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited says it has made all the required

02 Jan, 2021

Sri Lanka Medical Association backs burial of COVID-19 bodies

The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) says based on observations it has made and relying on currently available scientific information, the burial of COVID-19 bodies could be permitted in Sri Lanka. SLMA said that since the recent past, the disposal of COVID-19 dead bodies has affected ethnic harmony in Sri Lanka. “In view of the cultural diversity of Sri Lanka, it is essential to have a proper policy for disposal of the dead which is acceptable to all,” SLMA said. SLMA noted that based on

02 Jan, 2021