The temporary blockage which was imposed on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Viber and Facebook, was lifted this evening.
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Director General Shyamal Jayatilaka confirmed that the blockage had been lifted today (May 17).
The government had decided to block access to all social media platforms in a bid to curb the spread of hate speech after violence erupted in certain parts of the country recently.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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