Pharmacies and shops selling essential goods to be opened in curfew areas

Permission granted to import 10 essential items through open accounts

Permission has been granted to import 10 essential items through open accounts. The Trade Ministry said that rice, flour, sugar, milk powder, dried chilli, dried sprats, potatoes, red dhal, red onions and watana dhal can be imported through open accounts. The 10 essential items can be imported through open accounts from the first week of July. The Trade Ministry said that the 10 essential items can be imported through open accounts for a period of two months. (Colombo Gazette)

25 Jun, 2022

Only essential staff told to report to work

Only essential staff at State institutions have been told to report to work until further notice. The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government issued a circular stating that it has been decided to give priority to call only the minimum staff essential to work until further notice. The decision has been taken in view of the difficulties faced by the public in obtaining the day-to-day transport facilities to report to work. The Ministry said that

26 Jun, 2022

Four injured following clash at fuel station

Four people sustained injuries following a clash at a fuel station in Wellawaya. The Police said that the four people sustained injuries during the clash which involved people waiting for fuel. A heated exchange of words escalated resulting in the clash with at least one person being stabbed with a knife. The injured were admitted to hospital for treatment. The Wellawaya Police have launched investigations into the incident. (Colombo Gazette)

25 Jun, 2022