All film halls that come under National Film Corporation are requested to suspend screening of films till further notice following a directive issued by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Cultural Affairs Ministry said in a statement indicating that the step is taken as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Ministry also said that it is yet to take a decision on cancelling musical events and drama events shortly.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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