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Unity Plaza closed after six infected people were detected

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Unity Plaza shopping complex in Bambalapitiya has been temporarily closed from today after coronavirus infected individuals were detected at the premises, the Public Health Inspectors Association announced. The Association?s Secretary M. Baalasooriya told Colombo Gazette that the shopping complex was closed after six Covid infected individuals were detected over the last few days. One individual from a computer retail shop on the 2nd floor of the complex had initially

15 Dec, 2020

Strict health guidelines issued for public transport

The Police have warned stringent action will be taken against those transporting passengers in vehicles used for public transport services beyond the vehicle?s seating capacity. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardena yesterday issued guidelines to be followed by vehicles operating as public transportation services. The guidelines have been issued as part of article 97 of the Gazette notification on COVID-19 prev

15 Dec, 2020

AG agrees to grant Hejaaz access to lawyers

Attorney General Dappula de Livera has agreed to grant detained human rights activist Hejaaz Hizbullah access to his lawyers. The agreement was made when the case pertaining to Hizbullah being denied access to his lawyers was taken up before the Court of Appeal today. Following the Attorney General?s decision, the Court announced that the matter has concluded. As per the arrangements, Hejaaz Hizbullah?s lawyers will be permitted to meet their client at 2.30pm on Thursday (17). The human righ

15 Dec, 2020