In the wake of a new COVID-19 cluster linked to the factory belonging to Brandix, the Government, previous restrictions aimed at minimising the spread of the disease in the country have been reimposed.
Accordingly, buses and trains will again be transporting passengers as per the number of seats available, Transport Minister Gamini Lokuge told Times Online. Addtionally, hand washing, temperature checks and social distancing will be mandatory at railways stations islandwide.
Meanwhile, Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya said all prisons will be closed to visitors with immediate effect. Prisoners will also not be allowed food from outside. The temporary restrictions will apply until further notice.
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.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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