The Government of Israel through the Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) donated a consignment including Ventilators, Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and Pulse oximeters to Sri Lanka, Foreign Ministry said.
The donation from the Government of Israel was handed over at a ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry in Colombo. Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon handed over the donation to Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage. Honorary Consul of Israel Wicky Wickramatunaga was also presented at the ceremony.
Sri Lanka and Israel enjoy close ties of friendship and cooperation. Since the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic, the Government of Israel has extended valuable COVID 19 related assistance to Sri Lanka.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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