Health guidelines to be followed once the quarantine curfew imposed country-wide is lifted tomorrow (October 01) have been issued by the Ministry of Health.

India’s Adani Group signed a build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement with local partners John Keells Holdings PLC and Sri Lanka Ports Authority on today (September30), to jointly develop the West Container Terminal (WCT) in Colombo Port.

Inter-provincial travel restrictions will continue to remain in place despite the lifting of the quarantine curfew at 04:00 a.m. tomorrow (01), said Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.

Sri Lanka Police said an inquiry has been initiated with regard to the officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) who acted irresponsibly by summoning newspaper editors and journalists, to record statements for an investigation.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday instructed the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal to provide relief as far as possible to curb the current import restrictions on non-essential items and equipment.

State Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama says although the quarantine curfew will be lifted tomorrow, trains will not operate for two weeks.

Five individuals who were in possession of sharp weapons have been arrested by the officers of the Colombo Crimes Division.

The validity period of all driving licenses that expire between April 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 has been extended by one year.

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is scheduled to visit Colombo in early October, official sources in New Delhi told The Hindu, as India and Sri Lanka seek to engage at high levels amid a perceived strain in ties.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) yesterday (29) refuted claims that have been circulated on social and electronic media, pertaining to a possible terrorist attack on Sri Lankan churches.

The Director-General of Health, Dr. Asela Gunawardena says that approval has been granted to administer the Pfizer vaccine as a third dose and as a booster dose in Sri Lanka.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed to lift the ongoing quarantine curfew on October 1, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

Sri Lanka has suspended importing organic nitrogen fertilizer from a Chinese company for the Maha Season, says Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.

The Ministry of Health has issued the updated quarantine measures for travellers arriving in Sri Lanka during the prevalent COVID-19 pandemic.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa condemned the alleged threats made to the Media and Media freedom in Sri Lanka recently.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released approximately USD 50 million to two state banks for clearance of essential food items held up at the Colombo Port, according to its governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal.