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Drones spot 117 persons violating quarantine rules
Legal action will be taken against 117 quarantine rules violators who have been spotted by drones, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.
He said drones captured video images of a small percentage of persons gathered in groups and playing outdoors in isolated areas.
On Wednesday (18), 15 persons were arrested from Negombo and surrounding areas for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distance. This brings the total number of quarantine violators since the beginning of COVID second wave to 312.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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