November 01, 2024
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Police arrest 10,039 curfew violators
April 03, 2020The police had arrested 305 people for having violated the curfew between 12.00 noon and 6.00 pm yesterday. They had also taken 77 vehicles into custody, the Police Media Division stated.
Third Corona victim confirmed
April 02, 2020The Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe confirmed the death of the third Covid-19 patient who had succumbed to the illness last night. The victim is a 73-year-old male from Maradana.
All types of visas granted extension until May 12, 2020
April 02, 2020The Immigration and Emigration Department extended the validity period of all types of visas issued to foreigners who are currently residing in Sri Lanka until May 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 epidemic situation presently prevailing the country.
Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva- DIG Ajith Rohana update the public on the current situation in the country
April 02, 2020The ninth batch of 96 returnees after completion of the two-week-long quarantine process, left for their homes yesterday morning (1) from Damminna and Diyatalawa Quarantine Centres (QCs) after completion of medical procedures and receipt of their Quarantine Certificates.
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