Suspect shot dead by Police in alleged confrontation

Concerns raised over large gatherings in supermarkets when curfew is relaxed

Concerns have been raised over large gatherings expected in supermarkets when the curfew is relaxed for a few hours on Tuesday. The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has written to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa requesting for immediate measures to be taken to prevent the gathering of the general public immediately after the curfew is relaxed. “We are concerned about the negative consequences that can result in by large gatherings of people in supermarkets to buy essential food and other item

22 Mar, 2020

Travel ban imposed on residents in the North

A travel ban has been imposed on residents in the North while the Police curfew has also been extended. The President’s Office said that the Police curfew has been extended till 6 am on Tuesday 24 March in the Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts. The curfew will be reimposed at 2pm on on Tuesday, the President’s Office said. The President’s Office also said that residents of these areas will not be allowed to travel outside their area of residence until further noti

22 Mar, 2020

Fuel sheds to remain open during lockdown

Fuel sheds will remain open during the islandwide lockdown, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman Sumith Wijesinghe said that fuel is being distributed unaffected to fuel stations in the country. He said that since fuel has been made an essential service there is no shortage of fuel. Wijesinghe said that 480 fuel stations around the country are being kept open even during the curfew The fuel stations have been kept open for other essential service

22 Mar, 2020