Only Sri Lanka paid whole salaries to over 1.5mn public servants: President’s Secretary
The Government of Sri Lanka is the only government that paid salaries and allowances to over 1.5 million public servants and over 600,000 retirees on time without any deductions, Secretary to the Pres Read More »
Four more COVID-19 deaths reported
The Health Services Director General today confirmed another four COVID-19 deaths, the Government Information Department said. Read More »
Russia-Sri Lanka discuss Sputnik V vaccine’s safety & efficiency
The Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology of Russia held talks with Sri Lankan authorities and experts on Sputnik V vaccine and discussed its safety and efficiency, the Foreign Read More »
Thirty-seven laws amended in the past four months: Justice Minister
A total of 37 laws have been amended in the last four months for the first time in history to bring relief to the public, stated Minister of Justice Ali Sabry today. Read More »
Withholding tax on interest removed from today
The withholding tax on interest on savings accounts will be removed from today, the Ministry of Finance said. Accordingly, the 5 percent withholding tax that was levied on interest on savings accoun Read More »
Kattankudy and 11 GN Divisions in Kalmunai isolated
Kattankudy Police area and 11 Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions in Kalmunai will be isolated with immediate effect, the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) said.Read More »
Country to be reopened to tourists by end of January: Tourism Minister
All arrangements are being made to officially reopen the airport and the country to tourists by the end of January in line with health guidelines, said Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. Read More »