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New COVID cluster: Restrictions on transport, prisons reimposed
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.
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Flt Lt Kasun Cumaratunga , more than a pilot, a guardian remembered on his 37th death anniversary
Kasun, was born in 28th Sept 1964, the grandson of the legendary author and linguist Munidasa Cumaratunga and son of SSP Bindu Kumaratunga and Winifred
- June 2, 2025 - 466 - 0
National Tax week launched
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) backed by the Excise and Customs Department today launched a fresh drive to collect taxes including some Rs.780 billion listed as ‘collectable defaults’.
- June 2, 2025 - 372 - 0
SriLankan Airlines’ new A330 Fleet to perform low fly past over Colombo on Wed.
- June 3, 2025 - 213 - 0
Krishanthi Kumaraswami convicts FR dismissed by SC
The Supreme Court today unanimously dismissed a Fundamental Rights petition filed by five convicts in the 1996 Krishanthi Kumaraswamy abduction, rape, and murder case.
- June 6, 2025 - 213 - 0
SriLankan flight grounded in Indonesia
A SriLankan airlines flight has been grounded in an airport in Indonesia due to a technical defect leaving 93 passengers stranded, an official said.
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