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Vaccination card mandatory to visit public places from September 15

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From September 15 onwards, one must be in possession of a vaccination card to prove that one is fully vaccinated, to enter public places, authorities said on Friday.

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva speaking to the media said this measure would come into effect from 15th of September, and people entering public places from that day onwards would require to produce their vaccination card.

In addition, inter-provincial travel will be prohibited for a period of two weeks with effect from Friday (13), said the Army Commander.

He said during that period only essential services would be permitted to operate between provinces while permission would be granted for those working in the health sector, ports, airports and agriculture services.

Further, the heads of institutions can decide on the number of employees required to be present at work.

The Army Commander said inter-province public transport is also suspended for a period of two weeks from Friday (13).



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Sagala Ratnayaka leads Sri Lanka delegation to 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue

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Prices of sixty essential drugs to be reduced from 15th June

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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal raised by the Minister of Health to reduce the maximum retail price of 60 medicines by 16% with effect from 15.06.2023 and review the price of medicines every three months

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Cabinet approval to publish draft bill on contempt of a court, a tribunal or an institution

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The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms for publishing the draft bill prepared by the Legal Draftsman which includes the clear and precise provisions and situational circumstances regarding the offense of ‘contempt of court’ , defense and easing the penalty as well as the procedure to follow when easing the penalty,  in the government gazette and subsequently to be tabled in the Parliament for its concurrence.

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