News

Drone operations continue – Police Spokesman

Published

4 years ago

2020/11/21

About 120 people had been arrested so far with the help of drones, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said yesterday, adding that 24 police ares were still isolated and steps had been taken to ensure that residents of those areas abided by the quarantine laws.

A special operation had been conducted in those areas together with drone surveillance, on Thursday, the DIG said.

“The security forces, police and health officers are doing what they can to control the situation. Some areas have been isolated to contain COVID-19. Residents of these areas have to be extra careful but we see some people are acting irresponsibly and that is why we are using drones.”

Rohana added that during the 24 hours that ended at 8 am yesterday, 46 people had been arrested for violating quarantine laws. The total number of people arrested for violating quarantine laws, from October 30, is 358. They would be charged under quarantine laws, the DIG said.

The Police spokesman said that wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing was part of the new normal that people had to come to terms with. “There are many people suffering from Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and we must do what we can to protect them from COVID-19. This is what the President also wants and this should be what all responsible citizens want.

All News Advertisement

Latest News

Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM

Published

5 hours ago

2025/03/20

Priyan

The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.

A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.

The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.

Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.

The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.

[Prime Minister’s Media Division]

Latest News

Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.

Published

5 hours ago

2025/03/20

Priyan

The Matara Magistrate’s Court today [20], ordered that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon be further remanded until April 03..