Electricity disrupted in some areas following a technical issue

Four garment factories in FTZ temporarily shut

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Four garment factories in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone (FTZ) have been temporarily closed following the detection of a few COVID-19 patients. Joint Secretary of the Free Trade Zones & General Services Employees Union Anton Marcus told Colombo Gazette that the factories will remain closed from today. A supervisor of the ?Next? Apparel factory, and an employee from another factory were detected with COVID-19. Anton Marcus further said that all employees of the four factor

09 Oct, 2020

Mannar Bishop’s House closed after COVID-19 threat

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Mannar Bishop’s House has been closed after an individual tested positive for the coronavirus. The individual, a construction worker, tested positive for the coronavirus after a PCR test was carried out on him, Public Health Inspector’s Union Secretary M. Baalasooriya told the Colombo Gazette. Baalasooriya said that the individual was admitted to the Mannar Hospital on 7th October with fever and a PCR test was carried out. The Mannar Bishop’s House was closed today af

09 Oct, 2020

Pharmacies, essential food distribution services allowed to operate in curfew areas

Pharmacies and essential food items distribution centres have been permitted to operate in curfew imposed areas from today. Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that the Police curfew is currently enforced in 18 areas under the Gampaha Police Division following the recent coronavirus outbreak. Pharmacies, Sathosa outlets, grocery stores, Co-op City centres, super markets, animal feed shops, and fish suppliers will be permitted to operate their stores from morning till 08.00. p.m., he said.

09 Oct, 2020