Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Norway, Ghana confirm first cases of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant as countries tighten travel rules. The United States, Japan and Malaysia have announced tighter travel restrictions in an attempt to slow the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant as more countries confirmed their first cases. Japan and Hong Kong said […]
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has explained to UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, including its causes and consequences, Tomoya Obokata, Sri Lanka’s progress related to labour welfare and the constructive steps taken by the government to eradicate child labour. The Minister also elaborated on steps taken to bring our labour laws in […]
Two women injured By Rathindra Kuruwita There were 11 new explosions related to domestic gas cylinders in the 24 hours that ended at 12 noon yesterday. Among the areas these explosions were reported are Agama, Karana, Hungnam, Walasmulla, Kundasale, Katugastota, Dimbula and Giriulla. Two women have been injured in these latest explosions. In some instances, […]
The police have initiated an inquiry into allegations that a Coordinating Secretary on the staff of Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (retd.) Sarath Weerasekera, along with a Secretary to Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, recently made an attempt to recover a stock of gold buried by the LTTE at Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district. Minister Weerasekera’s […]
(1st UPDATE) The World Health Organization calls on countries to apply 'an evidence-informed and risk-based approach' to travel measures in light of COVID-19