The repatriation of Sri Lankans from overseas has been suspended until further notice as the quarantine centres have reached its full capacity, Army Commander Lt Gen Shavendra Silva said.
He said the suspension is likely to last for at least 10 days as more persons were coming in for quarantine locally following the outbreak at the Brandix factory.
However, he said that as soon as they can accommodate persons at the quarantine centres, the repatriation process will recommence.
Currently some 10,500 persons are being quarantined in 96 centres run by the military.
He said though some 150 persons left the quarantine centres yesterday about 300 were taken in.
My memory takes me back to 1979, to a moment etched in time when a strikingly tall and impeccably dressed military officer, a Master in charge of Cadeting at Prince of Wales College commanding a guard of honour presented to President J.R. Jayawardene by the cadets of 3CCC, consisted of Ananda, Nalanda and Prince of Wales Cadet platoons at the Prince of Wales College grounds.
An American national, who had been staying in Sri Lanka for nearly ten months without a valid visa while using a Sinhala name under his American passport, was arrested by the Tourist Police of the Kandy.
Former Member of Parliament J.R.P. Suriyapperuma passed away today, January 2, 2025, at the age of 96.
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