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Health DG issues strict conditions for cinemas to reopen

Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe today issued strict conditions under which cinema halls will be allowed to reopen from 27 June. Dr. Anil Jasinghe said that cinema halls can be opened only after handing over a declaration of consent completed by the head of the hall administration to the Public Health Inspector of the area, ensuring that each cinema hall adheres to the health guidelines provided. A copy of the same should be furnished to the respective Local Authorities. H

22 Jun, 2020

Virus hit Navy camp in Welisara to reopen tomorrow

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Navy camp in Welisara, which was closed on 27 April due to an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, is set to reopen from tomorrow. Navy Spokesman Lieutenant Commander Isuru Sooriyabandara told the Colombo Gazette that a part of the complex will reopen under strict health guidelines. The Ministry of Health has approved the reopening of the Navy camp under several stages, he explained. The Navy Spokesman further said that a number of changes have been made to several aspe

22 Jun, 2020

Fernando reminds Archbishop of Matthew 18:15-17 in the Bible

As the Catholic Church today condemned a statement made by former Minister Harin Fernando at a political meeting, Fernando issued a statement reminding the Church of Mathew 18:15-17 in the Bible. In a statement, the former Sports Minister said that he does not think it was in keeping with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ for His Eminence Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith to publicly malign him. The statement by Fernando reads: A 45 minute speech made by me at a rally in Pollonnaruwa w

22 Jun, 2020