Category: Special Reports
Over 38,000 Sri Lankans in 143 countries seek to return home
May 18, 2020 (LBO) – Over 38,983 Overseas Sri Lankans (OSLs) in 143 countries at present seek to return home, based on information gathered mainly through the ‘Contact Sri Lanka’ Web Portal of the Ministry of Foreign Relations. This comprises 3,078 students, 4,040 short term visa holders, 27,854 Migrant workers, 3527 dependents and 484 duel […]
Local epidemiology should guide focused action in ‘new normal’ COVID-19 world: WHO
May 15, 2020 (LBO) – Amid rising cases of COVID-19 and as countries in WHO South-East Asia Region ease lockdowns in a graded manner, WHO today said careful assessment of local epidemiology should guide future actions to combat the virus. “Countries in the Region must continue to take evidence-informed action and conduct careful risk assessments […]
WHO and DFAT donate vital equipment and supplies to fight COVID-19 in Sri Lanka
May 11, 2020 (LBO) – The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over a donation of essential laboratory equipment, hospital equipment, personal protective equipment, and consumables to the Government of Sri Lanka to address the COVID-19 crisis. The procurement, of over 800,000 USD, focused on equipment that is essential to effectively controlling COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. […]
ADB’s trade finance program supports medical supplies to combat COVID in Sri Lanka
May 06, 2020 (LBO) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a guarantee for a $25 million trade loan to the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) to purchase medical supplies as part of the country’s response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The supplies, to be purchased by SPC with the […]
United States commits USD5.8 mn in COVID-19 assistance to Sri Lanka
May 06, 2020 (LBO) – The United States announced the commitment of more than $4.5 million to help Sri Lanka in its fight against COVID-19. This brings the total U.S. contribution to $5.8 million. “This assistance continues the long tradition of U.S. support for Sri Lanka’s security and sovereignty,” said U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka […]
Modalities to issue temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad agreed on
May 05, 2020 (LBO) – Modalities to issue temporary travel documents to undocumented workers abroad following proper authentication procedures has been agreed on by the Department of Immigration and Emigration. This follows consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Relations, Ministry of Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations and Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). […]
50 stranded Pakistanis repatriated via Sri Lankan Airlines
Apr 28, 2020 (LBO) – Pakistan High Commission in Colombo has coordinated with Sri Lankan Authorities for the successful return of 50 stranded Pakistanis via Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL-1185 that left Colombo today morning. Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said in a statement that the Deputy High Commissioner, Tanvir Ahmad was present to see […]
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‘s exit strategy proposed by College of Community Physicians
Apr 21, 2020 (LBO) – The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) proposes that a contingency plan needs to be executed by the “whole of government with whole of society”, once the stipulated objectives of containing the epidemic have been partly or fully achieved, which could maximize benefit or minimize damage. Objectives of […]
All liquor shops closed until further notice
Apr 21, 2020 (LBO) – The Government orders to close all liquor shops across the island until further notice. Dr. Haritha Aluthge, the Secretary, Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) yesterday said that the closure of all liquor shops in the country will be essential to maintain discipline. He also requested people to prevent smoking, as […]
Sri Lanka remembers all those lives lost from Easter Sunday attacks
Apr 21, 2020 (LBO) – On this day, Sri Lanka remembers all those lives lost and changed forever in barbaric acts of violence one year ago. We share the grief of families who lost their loved ones and stand in solidarity with those countries which lost their nationals. (Ministry of Foreign Relations)