All private and Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses will only be allowed to transport passengers according to the seating capacity of the bus.
The decision will be implemented with immediate effect, says State Minister Dilum Amunugama.
This is with the identification of a COVID-19 patient – a 39-year-old woman employed at an apparel factory – from Divulapitiya, Minuwangoda.
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Colombo streets illuminated with lanterns and pandols as Sri Lankans celebrated Vesak festival
Derana’s 24-hour ‘Vesak Dansala’ concludes successfully; 40,000 devotees participate in the event
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Massive turnout as Derana’s 24-hour Vesak Dansala kicks off at Independence Square in Colombo
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Sarvajana Balaya hosts a dansala in Borella under the patronage of MP Dilith Jayaweera
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