Two persons including the Mayor of Dambulla have been arrested for organizing a bicycle race in the area failing to adhere government regulations of not to organize any public gatherings or events that would attract people, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said today. Both are to be produced before courts shortly.
Earlier, the government announced that all leisure trips, pilgrimages and tours have been banned with immediate effect. The move has been taken as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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