• President instructs to expedite import procedures and administering COVID-19 vaccines to public

  • World Bank strengthens engagement in Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lanka to expedite the use of the Ayurvedic hospital system to manage resurgence of COVID-19

  • Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa elected chair of the Asian Development Bank Board of Governors

  • Nearly 200,000 candidates of 2020 GCE A/L examination qualify to apply for universities

  • Sri Lanka Navy increases security in island waters to prevent illegal migration attempts

  • Health Ministry issues revised Alert Level -3 Covid restrictions

  • New COVID suppression guidelines issued with effect from May 01st

  • Intensive Care facilities expanded at KDU Hospital for critically ill COVID-19 patients

  • ADB projects Sri Lanka’s GDP growth to rebound to 4.1% in 2021 amid pandemic and vaccination

  • World Bank approves additional $80 million to Sri Lanka for fair and effective deployment of COVID-19 vaccines

  • Sri Lanka Opposition leader holds discussions with Western diplomats

  • President visits Haldummulla to observe the progress of first “Discussion with Village” program

  • World Bank reassures to support Sri Lanka to build back better from COVID-19

  • Former PM calls on government to amend the Port City Bill to prove it’s not a center for money laundering

  • Sri Lanka President urges public to strictly follow health instructions to fight COVID-19

  • “Three districts at high risk of COVID-19” PHIs warn, urge the public to act responsibly

  • Sri Lanka Ministry of Health issues new set of guidelines as COVID-19 spreads again

  • Sri Lanka President plans to completely halt importation of chemical fertilizers

  • World Bank grants Sri Lanka $69.53 million to improve management of watersheds and water resources

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