Colombo Breaking News

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An investigation has been launched after the Western Province Intelligence Division had received information in connection to a WhatsApp group suspected to be connected to Islamic ISIS, operating in Sri Lanka.

It was reported that a WhatsApp group called 'Interschool' is related to ISIS and if someone was invited to join, they could not leave the group after joining.

(The following document is circulating on social media)

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[[[ The United States of America has issued a ‘Level 4 ("Do not travel") Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka. ]]]

"Do not travel to Sri Lanka due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to terrorism.

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Sri Lanka due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, hospitals, and other public areas.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in remote areas."

BREAKING: Former Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara passed away at age 81 this evening while being treated for Covid-19 at IDH Colombo