- Last Update 2024-07-17 16:41:00
Sixteen arrested at Jaffna wedding for violating quarantine laws
Sixteen persons who had attended a wedding in Gurunagar, Jaffna, in violation of quarantine laws have been arrested and quarantined at the venue where the wedding was being held, the Jaffna Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office stated.
The Nelliadi Police had initially received a tip-off that a wedding was being held at the venue in violation of quarantine laws and visited the location along with officials from the Jaffna MOH office.
Since the wedding was being held in total disregard to health guidelines, police arrested 16 persons at the scene and took steps to quarantine them at the venue where the wedding was taking place.
Among those quarantined are the bride and groom as well as two priests who were officiating at the ceremony.
Initial investigations have revealed that over 50 persons had taken part in the wedding, police stated. Steps are being taken to trace a further 53 persons who were in attendance at the event, they added.
By Romesh Madushanka
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- July 11, 2024 - 1214 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 16, 2024 - 272 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
Related Articles
IN PIX: Samurdhi officers on protest
- 17/07/2024 - 8 - 0
Three Sri Lankans among 16 missing after ship capsizes off Oman
- 17/07/2024 - 68 - 0
High-level committee to oversee security arrangements of presidential candidates
- 17/07/2024 - 58 - 0
Fairly heavy rains likely today
- 17/07/2024 - 47 - 0
Leave Comments