Gnanasara Thero files case against move to arrest him

Police warn over 3000 people on face masks, social distancing

The Police have warned over 3000 people for failing to wear face masks and maintain social distancing in the Western Province. The Police media unit said that during a special operation conducted in the Western Province over a 24-hour period ending at 5 am today 3061 people were warned for failing to wear face masks and maintain social distancing. Of them, the Police said that 2093 people were warned for failing to wear face masks while 968 people were warned for failing to maintain social dis

19 Jul, 2020

Annual Kataragama Esala Perahera without spectators

The annual Kataragama Esala Perahera will be held without spectators, officials said. Entry for pilgrims into the Kataragama sacred area will be limited from 21 July 21 to 04th August. The annual Kataragama Esala Perahera will commence on July 21 and conclude on August 04 with the festival of Diya Kepima at Menik Ganga. Restrictions have been imposed during the Kataragama Esala Perahera as a result of the coronavirus. Strict health guidelines will be imposed on pilgrims visiting the Temple.

18 Jul, 2020

Schools to reopen on 27 July only for Grade 11, 12, 13

Schools will reopen on 27 July only for Grade 11, 12 and 13, the Ministry of Education said today. The Ministry of Education said that schools, which were closed this week, will remain closed for another week. Schools will then reopen on 27 July only for Grade 11, 12 and 13. The decision to close schools this week was taken as a precautionary measure following concerns related to the coronavirus. The Education Ministry said that schools in the Rajanganaya and Welikanda educational divisions

18 Jul, 2020