Security incident reported at Indian visa application center

Vaccination of vulnerable groups in Western Province begins

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Health authorities have commenced the administration of COVID-19 vaccines on the general public identified as vulnerable groups in the Western Province. Army Commander Shavendra Silva told Colombo Gazette that the Colombo Municipal Council commenced the vaccination process today. The vulnerable groups from among the general public have already been identified, and have been selected under two key factors. The individuals selected to be vaccinated are those who constantly

15 Feb, 2021

Travel restrictions being considered in areas where Covid variant was detected

Travel restrictions are being considered in areas where the new Covid variant was recently detected, State Minister Dr. Sudharshini Fernandopulle said. Earlier today, Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva said an island-wide lockdown has been ruled out as the new variant of the coronavirus has been found mostly in quarantine facilities. He said that from around 16 people infected with the new variant, around 13 people are those in quarantine facilities, while the others includes a resident o

15 Feb, 2021

WHO in talks with Sri Lanka to provide vaccines for 27% of population

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is in talks with Sri Lanka to provide vaccines to cover 27 % of the population. Sri Lanka was earlier set to receive vaccines from the WHO to cover 20 % of the total population. However, the WHO is now considering increasing it to cover 27 % of the population in Sri Lanka. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said the Presidential Task Force to oversee COVID-19 vaccinations headed by President Rajapaksa’s senior advisor, Lalith Weeratunga is engaged in ta

15 Feb, 2021