Police had arrested a total of 118 suspects for violating the island-wide curfew by 6.30pm this evening.
Police Media Unit stated that the majority of those arrested had been taken into custody for loitering.
In addition, others were arrested for drinking liquor in a group at a playground, traveling in vehicles on the road, keeping a restaurant open during curfew, acting in a disorderly manner under the influence of liquor and engaging in trade.
Police will take legal action against those who have been arrested, the release added.
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.
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.
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