Government not prepared for a complete lockdown yet

17 Mar, 2020

By Indika Sri Aravinda

The Government says it is not prepared to implement a complete lockdown at this moment.

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said that a complete lockdown will have a serious impact on the daily lives of most people.

She noted that some people depend on their daily business to survive and a lockdown will force them to starve.

Wanniarachchi said that the matter was discussed at a meeting with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today and it was decided not to implement a complete lockdown at this moment.

However, she said that steps may be taken to implement no go zones in some high risk areas.

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva who heads the National Operations Centre for Prevention of the coronavirus said that it was hard to say when the situation will be brought under complete control.

However, he asserted that Sri Lanka has never accepted defeat and is bound to come out victorious. (Colombo Gazette)

Recommended For You

Brandix chief writes to staff promising accountability

EXCLUSIVE By Easwaran Rutnam Brandix Group Chief Executive Officer Ashroff Omar has written to his staff calling for compassion after various allegations were raised in the media and on social media over the spread of the coronavirus at the Brandix Minuwangoda factory. In the letter, seen by Colombo Gazette, Omar assured his employees that the company did not break any protocol when repatriating its Sri Lankan colleagues and their families back home from India, nor did they shift any orders o

12 Oct, 2020

Probe launched into death of youth in Police custody

A special investigation has been launched into the suspicious death of a 21-year-old youth while in the custody of the Pugoda Police. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the male suspect was arrested on Sunday (11) over drug related offences. He was admitted to the Ragama hospital due to a sudden illness and had died while receiving treatment. DIG Ajith Rohana further said that a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has been appointed to conduct a special investig

13 Oct, 2020

Two villages in Mannar which were isolated reopened

Two villages in Mannar which were isolated to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, have been reopened. Pallithottam and Periyakadai had been closed off yesterday (Sunday). Police spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana said that the two villages had been isolated following the detection of a coronavirus patient at the Mannar Bishop?s house. A construction worker at the Bishop?s house had?tested positive for the coronavirus?on Friday.?(Colombo Gazette)

12 Oct, 2020

Colombo Gazette is a leading news and entertainment website, covering stories related to Sri Lanka. The content consists of text based news, photos and videos and is linked to social media websites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to provide a wider coverage for its stories.