The island-wide curfew that was imposed at 6.00pm on Friday (20) was lifted today except in eight districts. The curfew that was lifted today is due to be reimposed at 2.00pm today.
However, the curfew continues to be in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam and all districts of the Northern Province, namely Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts till 6.00am tomorrow (24).
Moreover, people in the Northern Province will not be allowed to travel outside their area of residence until further notice, the Presidential Secretariat added.
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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