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Adhering to lockdown rules is a social responsibility: Health Minister

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The lockdown is a directive by the government for all citizens to abide by as restriction of movement is critical for the prevention of the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, a tweet from the Twitter handle of Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday.

“It is not meant to be enforced by the armed forces patrolling the streets to arrest those who break curfew rules. In fact, it is a social responsibility that all citizens need to take to heart and adhere to. There will be zero progress without cooperation from the people to allow the lockdown achieve its objective, he said.



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PM receives blessings of the Sangharaja of Thailand

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand received the blessings of His holiness Somdet Phra Ariya vangsagatayana the Sangharaja of Thailand.

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PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrives at port of Colombo on official visit

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The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023) and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ is a 134.1 m long Frigate which is manned by a crew of 169 and is commanded by Captain ADNAN LAGHARI TI.

During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between the two navies. They are also expected to visit some of the tourist attraction in the country.

PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ will depart the island on 04th June and  is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.

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Incoming and outgoing U.K. Defense Advisers call on Commander of the Navy

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The incumbent Defense Advisor at the U.K. High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton and his successor Colonel Darren Woods, visited the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (01) for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.

After welcoming the visiting U.K. Defense Advisors at the Navy Headquarters, a cordial discussion was held between the two parties on several matters of bilateral importance.

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