Passengers from Bahrain, Canada, and Qatar barred from landing in Sri Lanka
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today (17) announced that the passengers from Bahrain, Canada, and Qatar will not be permitted to...
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Puttalam, Western and Southern Provinces identified as Coronavirus “High Risk” areas
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Puttalam District, and the Western and Southern Provinces have been identified as “High Risk” areas for the Coronavirus outbreak in...
Deadline for acceptance of postal vote applications extended
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The National Election Commission has extended the period for the accepting of postal votes for the forthcoming Parliamentary Election. The Commission...
Nomination submissions to continue unhindered
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The acceptance of nominations for the forthcoming Parliamentary Election will not be affected by the Government’s decision to declare a 3-day...
Railway Dept. cancels 88 trains
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Department of Railways has cancelled the operation of several trains with effect from today (17)....
Public gatherings further restricted
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Government has taken several more measures to limit congregation of people in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak in the country....
President urges public to stay at home, practice social distancing
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The public have been urged to stay at home and practice social distancing during the 3-day holidays declared from today (17)....
President to address the nation tonight
(UTV | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to address the nation tonight (17), the President’s Office stated....
No final decision on declaring further holidays
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Public Administration says that no final decision has been taken on declaring further holidays in the country. Secretary to the...
‘Samagi Jana Balawegaya will comply with EC orders’
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Samagi Jana Balawegaya says the alliance will comply with directives issued by health units and the Election Commission pertaining to the General...