Inaccurate data on COVID-death toll led to extension of travel restrictions
(UTV | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said inaccurate figures on death toll related to COVID-19 reported on 11 June led to the extension of...
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Importers call for price increase of milk powder
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that a decision has been taken to further extend the island wide travel restrictions until...