At least 130 individuals had been arrested by the police for violating the curfew which was imposed island-wide since yesterday, the Police Headquarters said.
The United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government to grant a dole to those who are engaged in daily odd jobs as they are the ones who are mostly affected by the crisis brought on by the spread of COVID-19.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (20) urged the public to take well thought out decisions amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic while assuring that the government has taken necessary measures to face any crisis situation.
Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawaradana has requested the public to adhere to a self-isolation process and refrain from leaving homes during curfew that will be imposed from 6.00 pm today.
The Ministry of Health announced that six more patients have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 65.
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, yesterday, said that he had decided not to contest the next general election from either the UNP or Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). He has also rejected offers to be on national lists of both parties.
