Police secured a Court order to stop a protest organized by Sri Lanka Thawheed Jama'ath (SLTJ) calling for the Muslim burial rights of COVID-19 victims infront of the Presidential Secretariat today.
SLTJ organized the protest to demand Muslim burial rights of COVID-19 victims saying cremation of the dead is not allowed in Islamic faith.
Over 15 persons of Islamic faith including a 20 day baby were cremated in recent weeks after the government introduced a mandatory cremation for the victims of COVID-19.
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.
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