Namal’s media unit twitter account suspended

Parties and gatherings at hotels, night clubs and pubs banned after 10pm

Parties and gatherings at hotels, night clubs and pubs have been banned after 10pm. The ban, which comes into effect from today (Saturday), will be in force for a period of two weeks. Army Commander, General Shavendra Silva said that the decision has been taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. He requested hotel owners to limit guests visiting the hotel for activities and also ensure there are no gatherings after 10pm. Various other gatherings and activities have also been banned or

01 May, 2021

New health guidelines issued to contain the spread of Covid

The Ministry of Health has issued a new set of guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The guidelines, which take effect from today, have been issued with Sri Lanka placed on Alert Level 3. Accordingly, the new guidelines state: 01. Conference / Seminars / Meetings / Brand Luncheons are not allowed until 21st May 2021. The decision will be reviewed based on the COVID-19 situation in Sri Lanka. 02. Super Markets, Shopping Malls, Financial Institutions, Textile Stores, retail outl

01 May, 2021

CID investigates fake news on islandwide curfew

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is investigating a fake news stating that an islandwide curfew has been declared in Sri Lanka. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the fake news had been spread on social media, including on YouTube. The news claimed that a curfew has been declared from 12 midnight tonight to 17th May. DIG Ajith Rohana said that the news is false and the CID has launched an investigation. He said that such fake news spreads pani

01 May, 2021