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Six month jail term or fine of Rs 10,000 for violators of COVID-19 regulations
The Ministry of Health issued a gazette notification on COVID 19 related regulations along with possible jail terms and fines for violations. The regulations are gazetted under Sections 2 and 3 of the Quarantine and Prevention of Diseases Ordinance (Chapter 222).
The gazette made it mandatory for persons to wear masks at all times when in public and maintain social distancing of not less than one meter between two persons.
According to the gazette notification, any person who violates the gazetted health guidelines will be subject to a fine of not more than Rs. 10,000, with or without a prison sentence of six months, approved by the Judiciary. The gazette can be accessed here.
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Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
- November 1, 2024 - 224 - 0
Immigration Dept. to launch online passport appointment system
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
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