The curfew imposed in Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam districts and the Northern Province will be lifted at 6 am tomorrow (24) and it will be re-imposed at 12 noon on the same day and will continue until 6 am on Friday (March 27).
Curfew in other areas will be re-imposed today at 2 pm and it will continue until 6 am on Thursday (26) and will be re-imposed at 12 noon on the same day.
Traveling between any district in the island is completely prohibited. Also, transporting tourists from place to place is banned.
Farming activities are allowed to continue even during curfew hours.
Transportation of rice and other essential items and vegetables is permitted.
The government directs that the Minister of Agriculture and Trade should manage these activities in an effective manner.