Minister Udaya Gammanpila slams SLPP General Secretary for demanding his resignation over fuel price hikes. Samagi Jana Balawegaya says it is ready to support the Government to reform the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Ranil Wikeremesinghe says G

11 June 2021: Bouquets and brickbats from China- Sri Lanka’s biggest investor

Jun 11th, 2021 10m 46s

Bouquets and brickbats from China- Sri Lanka’s biggest investor. New guidelines to be introduced after lifting the travel restrictions. Both the Alpha and Delta variants of the Covid-19 virus have been found in Sri Lanka. --- Send in a voic

10 June 2021: 27,000 arrested for violating quarantine restrictions

Jun 10th, 2021 12m 58s

.27,000 arrested for violating quarantine restrictions. State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal invites global firms to be part of Sri Lanka’s growth story. Prime Minister instructs to recall retired nurses to service to augment the Covid fight. P

9 June 2021: The Prime Minister invites global companies to invest in Sri Lanka

Jun 9th, 2021 11m 38s

.Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa invites global companies to select Sri Lanka as their “investment destination of choice. President has urged officials to implement the decision to use organic fertilizer despite the challenges. GMOA says the d

8 June 2021: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invites the world to invest in Sri Lanka

Jun 8th, 2021 8m 36s

.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invites the world to invest in Sri Lanka. Government stakeholders to plan legal action on MV X-Press Pearl disaster. UNP has decided to send the party leader to Parliament as he is a mature politician, says the UNP

7 June 2021: 750 French naval personnel arrive under the bio bubble system.

Jun 7th, 2021 12m 24s

750 French naval personnel arrive in Sri Lanka under the bio bubble system. UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe calls for a Parliamentary Select Committee to be appointed to look into the MV XPress Pearl incident. --- Send in a voice message: h

4 June 2021: Sri Lanka among the Asian countries the US has allocated 7mil COVID-19 vaccines doses

Jun 4th, 2021 11m 43s

President says the economy should not collapse despite the spread of COVID-19. Government denies fault over the X-Press Pearl. Sri Lankan foreign ministers responds to the US House of Representatives Resolution H. RES 413. --- Send in a voi

3 June 2021: Travel restrictions extended till June 14.

Jun 3rd, 2021 9m 43s

Trace restrictions within the country extended till June 14. MV X Press Pearl starts to sink raising fears about a potential oil leak. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilankannewspodcast/message

2 June 2021: Preliminary discussions held to set up Sinovac manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka

Jun 2nd, 2021 13m 16s

A team at the Sri Jayawardenepura University commences research on the Sputnik V vaccine's efficacy. President directs the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to tow the MV X-Press Pearl into the deep seas off the coast of Colombo. M

1 June 2021: President appoints members to the Port City Commission

Jun 1st, 2021 10m 9s

President appoints members to the Port City Commission. Former Prime Minister to enter the parliament on the sole UNP seat. Russia informs Sri Lanka that Sputnik V vaccine can be used as a single shot. --- Send in a voice message: https://p

31 May 2021: Sri Lanka plans to sue the owners of MV XPress Pearl

May 31st, 2021 13m 35s

Sri Lanka plans to sue the owners of MV XPress Pearl. SJB MP Marikkar alleges that the government is paying more than Bangladesh for Sinopharm vaccines. Nurses go on sick leave today. JVP alleges that the government plans to bring in urban wast

28 May 2021- Armed forces deployed to clean up the environmental damage caused by MV X-Press Pearl.

May 28th, 2021 8m 13s

Armed forces deployed to clean up the environmental damage caused by the MV X-Press Pearl. The Port City Economic Commission Bill comes into force. Astra Zeneca writes to SPC warning about procuring vaccines from sources other than the company.

27 May 2021: Temporary travel restriction on inbound travelers to be lifted on June 1.

May 27th, 2021 9m 18s

Temporary travel restriction on inbound travelers to be lifted on 1 June. New Attorney General takes oaths. COVID-19 vaccination drive extended to Kurunegala, Galle and Matara. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod

26 May 2021: Another 500,000 Sinopharm vaccines arrive in Sri Lanka

May 26th, 2021 8m 49s

Another 500,000 Sinopharm vaccines arrive in Sri Lanka. US Embassy says advisory on terrorist threat level has not changed. Chinese government to fully sponsor the manufacture of Sinovac vaccine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast

25 May 2021: Travel restrictions within Sri Lanka extended till June 7

May 25th, 2021 8m 45s

Travel restrictions extended till June 7. Government desperate to procure 600,000 doses of Astra Zeneca vaccines. US issues a level 4 travel advisory on Sri Lanka.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilanka

24 May 2021: A future SJB government will amend the Port City Bill, says an SJB MP

May 24th, 2021 8m 9s

COVID-19 to be contained by June end. Government officials expects to complete inoculation of all by end of December. A future SJB government will amend the Port City Bill, says an SJB MP.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot

23 May 2021: Government slams breaks on private Astra Zeneca imports

May 23rd, 2021 10m 43s

No more big foreign loan projects. Government slams breaks on private Astra Zeneca imports. Parents of ex-Tiger combatants should be allowed to grieve. Chinese foreign minister to visit Sri Lanka next month.--- Send in a voice message: http

22 May 2021: Government of Sri Lanka calls on all global and local businesses to invest in the Colombo Port City

May 22nd, 2021 10m 55s

Government calls on all global and local businesses to invest in the Port City. JVP claims that the government is using the quarantine laws to witch-hunt the opposition.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sr

21 May 2021: Colombo Port City Economic Commission bill passed in Parliament

May 21st, 2021 10m 55s

Port City bill passed in Parliament. Calls to lockdown the country for two weeks. UK minister of state for South Asia cancels planned visit to Sri Lanka.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilankannewspodca

20 May 2021: Sri Lanka at risk of reporting 1 million COVID-19 cases within the next 100 days

May 20th, 2021 8m 13s

Sri Lanka at risk of reporting 1 million COVID-19 cases within the next 100 days. SJB offers conditional support to the Port City Bill.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilankannewspodcast/message

19 May 2021: Sri Lanka marks the 12th anniversary since the end of the war with the LTTE

May 19th, 2021 9m 49s

Parliamentary supremacy ensured over the Port city. Sri Lanka marks the 12th anniversary since the end of the war with the LTTE.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilankannewspodcast/message

18 May 2021: The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka says some sections of the Port City bill are inconsistent with the constitution

May 18th, 2021 9m 52s

Country wide travel restrictions from Friday. Supreme Court says some sections of the Port City bill are inconsistent with the constitution.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilankannewspodcast/message

17 May 2021: Sri Lanka in discussions with more than 15 companies to secure Astra Zeneca vaccines

May 17th, 2021 11m 27s

Sri Lanka in discussions with more than 15 companies to secure Astra Zeneca vaccines. No final decision on home quarantine yet.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilankannewspodcast/message

16 May 2021: One year since the arrest of poet Ahnaf Jazeem

May 16th, 2021 6m 51s

Home quarantine to be allowed for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients from tomorrow. One year since the arrest of poet Ahnaf Jazeem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilankannewspodcast/message

15 May 2021: Sri Lanka receives funding from the World Bank for COVID-19 vaccination drive

May 15th, 2021 11m 45s

Sri Lanka receives funding from the World Bank for COVID-19 vaccination drive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/srilankannewspodcast/message