Essential services declared

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued declaring several services as essential services given the current COVID-19 situation in the country. Accordingly, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), Petroleum Corporation, Customs Department, Sri Lanka Railways Department, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Services offered by District Secretaries, Grama Niladhari officers, Local Government bodies, The Central Bank, State Banks & Insurance services have been declared as essential services. The Gazette has been issued by the Secretary to the President under the directions of the President.