The government informed the Parliament today that the decision to cremate all victims of Coronavirus (COVID19) is currently under re-consideration as a committee is appointed to look into the matter.
Justice Minister Ali Sabry responding to a query raised by the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa who charged that Muslims are being targetted with the blanket ban on burial, said that the committee is appointed to reconsider the ban after several requests made by Islamic bodies to the government.
He also requested the Opposition Leader not to politicise the matter.
Earlier the government issued a circular for mandatory cremation for all COVID-19 related deaths even though an interim guidance published by the WHO in March said victims of coronavirus "can be buried or cremated", and does not mention dangers to groundwater.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill under which benefits for former Presidents would be reduced has been gazetted.
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many, foreign media reported.
Sotheby’s has returned ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains following pressure from the Indian government.
Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the 17th edition of the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
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