The Beruwala fisheries harbour has been closed until further notice after 10 fishermen involved in transporting fish to the Peliyagoda fish market have been tested positive for COVID-19, the Manager of the fisheries harbour Edward Dayamal said.
He said over 100 fishermen have undergone PCR tests. About 300 persons from Peliyagoda fish market and hundreds of close contacts were found positive for coronavirus yesterday (22).
Meanwhile, the fish stall at the Homagama market coming under the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha has been closed after the owner was found infected with the virus.
Kalutara district health authorities have requested fishermen and vendors who have visited the Peliyagoda fish market during last week, to provide their details to the area health officer.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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