Curfew extended in Colombo, Gampaha & Puttalam till Tuesday

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The ongoing curfew in Colombo, Gampaha and Puttalam Districts has been extended till 6.00am on Tuesday (24), the President's Media Division said. In a statement, it said the curfew will be re-imposed at 2.pm on the same day (24) in the three districts. Meanwhile, curfew in other districts will be lifted at 6.00 am on Monday (23) and will come to effect again at 2.00pm on the same day. This will be effective till 6.00 am on Tuesday (24) and re-imposing of curfew in all districts will be notified later. The Government announces that all the liquor shops in the island should remain closed at all times when curfew is lifted. The Police had been instructed to make facilities for the farming community to engage in their cultivation activities without any disruption. Since there are adequate stocks of food and other essential items, the government advices the public not to engage in panic buying. Facilities for transporting these items have been ensured. Also, measures are in place to supply essential food items to where they are required. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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hari M Saturday, 21 March 2020 07:04 PM

what about the elderly who need daily care? How can the careers visit them?

Hans perlee Saturday, 21 March 2020 07:30 PM

They don't care

Jayamini Perera Saturday, 21 March 2020 08:55 PM

Don't you have two hands to care for your parents?

malij Saturday, 21 March 2020 07:24 PM

The government must take adequate steps to control panic buying as it will expose people to corona virus in a big way. Just extending of curfew like this will not help. It will only aggravate the situation.

M.iyer Sunday, 22 March 2020 07:19 AM

Curfew relax time is not sufficient, at least 8 hours shopping time required, shops open after 8AM only,

paala Tuesday, 24 March 2020 12:36 PM

there must be a telephone number ,open with GS/local police to attend urgent requirements of people of the area

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Curfew extended in Colombo, Gampaha & Puttalam till Tuesday

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