The government's proposal to appoint former Chief Justice Mohan Peiris as the new Sri Lankan ambassador and Permeant Representative for the United Nations has been approved by the Committee
on High Posts.

Divulapitiya and Peliyagoda Covid cluster cases-8266

Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana assumed duties as the 18th Commander of the Sir Lanka Air Force this morning (3 November 2020) at AFHQ. After being promoted to the three star rank of Air Marshal by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces with effect from yesterday (02 November 2020) today marks the first day of taking over official duties.

Sri Lanka confirms 22nd death from Covid-19