In order to strengthen the efforts of the Government to prevent the spread of COVID – 19 virus in the country, ‘Work from Home’ period has been extended till April 3, applicable to all State, semi-government and private sector entities except which are categorized as essential services, President Media Division (PMD) said.
The PMD said that this period should not be considered as public holidays while stressing that uninterrupted continuation of public services is the responsibility of the government. “However, the objective of this measure is to prevent unnecessary gathering of people and pave the way for self-quarantine,”
Earlier, a Work from Home Week was announced from March 20th to March 27th. The government announced that the same procedure should be followed during this time too.
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.
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