Parliamentarian Harsha de Silva says the government’s economic issues are at a critical stage as the US Dollar reserve in the country has been decreasing steadily in the past few weeks.

In the face of prevailing COVID-19 pandemic the Government has taken every possible measure to provide all required facilities notwithstanding the health related restrictions imposed to ensure safety of the public.

Those found guilty of blackmailing women by using personal photos and videos will be severely dealt with, Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral (Rtd) Sarath Weerasekara said yesterday (17).

The temporary travel restrictions introduced by the Government on travel originating from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka on account of the new COVID -19 Variant in the UK has been lifted with immediate effect.

Thirteen more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.

Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila says successful discussions were held with Indian High Commissioner Gopal Bagley to reacquire Oil Tanks in Trincomalee from India.

Charges exemption period for landing and parking at Mattala and Katunayake International Airports has extended until 19 July.

Stricter action will have to be to be taken in the future if the public does not properly follow the health safety guidelines issued to prevent the COVID-19, says the Director-General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena.

Co-Cabinet Spokesman Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila yesterday assured that the Government has not taken any decision to relax any COVID-19 health regulations for tourists visiting Sri Lanka.

Professor Channa Jayasumana has been appointed as the Acting Cabinet Minister of Health.

A decision has been reached to halt the importation of brown sugar, the State Ministry of Development of Sugarcane, Maize, Cashew, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Betel Production and Promotion of Allied Products and Export said.

Pelwatte Dairy has secured Rs. 463 million from the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Program (SAPP) to boost output.

Minister of Industries, Wimal Weerawansa, said the Opposition should not look to score brownie points at his expense, considering the politically pitiful state they find themselves in.

Six more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.

Members of Parliament will be vaccinated with the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from tomorrow (16), according to the Serjeant-at-Arms of the Sri Lanka Parliament Narendra Fernando.