The Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella stated that the government is conducting a detailed investigation into the presence of aflatoxins in coconut oil imported to Sri Lanka and action will be taken against if government officials are involved in the importation of coconut oil containing aflatoxins.

Chairman of the University Grants Commission Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga affirmed that the universities across the country which were temporarily closed due to the outbreak of Covid-19 will be re-opened after the Sinhala and Hindu New Year.

Minister of Plantations, Ramesh Pathirana stated in Parliament today (06) that the government will give Rs.1000 salary to all estate workers from April.

Minister of Mass Media and Cabinet Spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella requests the public to strictly follow the Covid-19 guidelines during the festival season and to support curtailing the third wave of Covid-19 virus.