The Government has banned all mass gatherings for a period of two weeks in order to minimise the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi announced the restrictions at a media briefing held earlier this evening.
She noted the ban would apply to events such as musical shows and even large scale political meetings, adding that police have been given instructions not to allow permission for such events. Smaller political gatherings however, can still go ahead.
The minister reiterated that the Government was confident that the parliamentary election scheduled for April 25 can still go ahead.
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.
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.
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