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Inaccurate data on COVID-death toll led to extension of travel restrictions

Staff WriterJun 18, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said inaccurate figures on death toll related to COVID-19 reported on 11 June led to the extension of

Importers call for price increase of milk powder

Staff WriterJun 18, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Importers of milk powder have requested the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) to allow them to increase the price of milk powder

Around 360,000 vehicles entered Colombo during restrictions

Staff WriterJun 18, 2021June 18, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Around 360,000 vehicles had arrived in Colombo last week with 95 per cent of those vehicles belonging to those engaged in

Vaccination for teachers to expedite school re-opening

Staff WriterJun 17, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Government decided to prioritise vaccination for 279,020 teachers and non-academic staff at schools island-wide in order to expedite the re-opening

Shani Abeysekara granted bail

Staff WriterJun 16, 2021June 16, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Former Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara was granted bail today together with Sub-Inspector Sugath Mendis.

Sri Lanka spent Rs. 300 billion on anti-COVID efforts

Staff WriterJun 16, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Government has so far spent more than Rs. 300 billion to control the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide relief to

President defends decision to increase fuel prices

Staff WriterJun 14, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today defended the decision to increase fuel prices saying it will help strengthen the local economy.

Sri Lanka’s COVID-deaths rise by 63

Staff WriterJun 13, 2021June 13, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The death toll related to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka increased to 2,136, the Department of Government Information (DGI) stated.

World Bank additional financing to improve water and sanitation services in Sri Lanka

Staff WriterJun 12, 20210

(UTV | WASHINGTON) – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $40 million in additional financing for Sri Lanka to expand water supply, sanitation,

Travel restrictions extended

R RishmaJun 11, 2021June 11, 20210

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that a decision has been taken to further extend the island wide travel restrictions until