Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Curfew in 21 districts temporarily lifted today

April 28, 2020

The ongoing island-wide Police curfew was temporarily lifted in 21 districts at 5a.m, today (April 28). Curfew will be re-imposed from 8p.m. These timings will remain effective until Friday (May 01).

Curfew for these 21 districts was originally scheduled to be relaxed on Monday (27).

Meanwhile, the ongoing curfew in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam will remain in force till 5.00 am on May 04.