Passengers from Italy to be screened for Covid 19
The Ministry of Health says passengers arriving from Italy will be subjected to a special medical check at the Katunayake Airport, as Coronavirus has...
Wolbachia bacteria pilot project to be launched today
The Ministry of health notes that Mosquitoes carrying the Wolbachia bacteria will be released today.
The Dengue eradication unit of the Ministry of Health noted that...
Parliament to be dissolved tonight
The current parliament is set to be dissolved by midnight today (02), government sources told our news reporter.
Reportedly, the pertaining Gazette Extraordinary will be...
Dissolution of Parliament: Gazette Notice sent
The Gazette notification pertaining to the dissolution of the Parliament has been sent to the Government Printer.
Accordingly, the Parliament will be dissolved with effect...
New govt. always respect instructions of Maha Sangha: PM
The new government always respect instructions and advises of the Maha Sangha unlike the previous government, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said.
Speaking at an...
General election – Posters, cut-outs banned for campaigning
Displaying posters and cut-outs during the election campaign has been banned and legal action will be taken against those who do so, Election Commission...
Hot weather – Met Dept. asks people to remain extremely cautious
The Department of Meteorology has issued a hot weather advisory to 11 districts including the North-Western, Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and Mannar warning...
Min. Dinesh Gunawardene to meet UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
A meeting will be held between, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet and Minister of Foreign Relations, Dinesh Gunawardena, today.
The meeting is...
Fire reported at construction site in Bambalapitiya
A fire has been reported at a construction site on Galle Rd, Bambalapitiya.
04 fire trucks dispatched to douse the fire according to the Colombo...
Specifics of engagement with SL to be discussed after review: IMF
Sri Lankan authorities have expressed interest in a range of options for future engagement with the IMF but the specifics will be discussed after...
