The Narahenpita head office and Werahera branch of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been closed till August (16) Monday, State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services , Train Compartment and Motor Car Industry Dilum Amunugama said.
The decision has been taken due to several employees of both offices being tested positive for COVID-19.
Minister Amunugama said that over 250 employees of the Sri Lanka Transport Board have also been tested positive for Coronavirus and plans are ahead to convert the SLTB Driver Training School in Kalutara as a COVID treatment centre for infected employees.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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