Proof of COVID vaccination mandatory for inbound travellers

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2 years ago

January 14, 2023

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Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Card is mandatory for all travellers to enter Sri Lanka with effect from Saturday (Jan. 14), the Ministry of Tourism said.

According to the Tourism Ministry, new COVID-19 guidelines are applicable for inbound travellers, in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus within the country.

It is mandatory for all travellers entering Sri Lanka to produce a digital copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Card at the point of entry, the Tourism Ministry noted.

All travellers who do not possess proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, must produce a Negative PCR Report, when entering Sri Lanka.

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Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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December 7, 2024

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote.

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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December 7, 2024

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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December 6, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.