SLPP makes deposit at Elections Commission

PM seeks public support during gradual restoration of normal life

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today appealed for public support as the country begins the gradual restoration of normal life from tomorrow (Monday). In a statement today, the Prime Minister said that with the coronavirus outbreak now under control to a certain degree, the Government has gradually begun relaxing the curfew. He said that from tomorrow Government and private sector institutions will begin functioning with a limited number of employees. “The number of passengers on trains and

10 May, 2020

Police announce guidelines for travel from tomorrow

By Easwaran Rutnam The Police today announced guidelines to be in place for travel from tomorrow (11 May). An office Identification (ID) or some form of document in electronic form from a place of employment will be mandatory for anyone travelling to work from tomorrow in areas where the curfew will continue. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ajith Rohana said that email, WhatsApp or SMS can be used by any employee to confirm to the Police that they are on their way to a place of emplo

10 May, 2020

Transport Ministry advised not to deploy public transport for two weeks

The Transport Ministry has been advised not to deploy public transport for normal public use for another two weeks, the Government said. The Government information department said that the advise was issued by the Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe. The Transport Ministry had sought the advice of the Director General of Health Services on the deployment of public transport from tomorrow 11 May. However, Dr. Anil Jasinghe had noted that the public may attempt to use public t

10 May, 2020