Sri Lanka Navy seized approximately 76kg (in wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift, during a special search operation conducted in seas north of Thalaimannar Lighthouse, on 22nd March 2020.

Despite the prevailing curfew imposed in the country, the distribution of essential supplies is being carried out without any hindrance, said the Information Department Director-General Nalaka Kaluwewa.

The government appealed to the people to follow the procedures introduced to safeguard against the spread of the Covid-19 virus in the country and to protect the lives of the people.

The Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission stated that, based on TRCSL guidance all operators have agreed and now have a mechanism to provide emergency credit and extra talk time for prepaid customers who may face difficulty purchasing top-ups due to curfew.