ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s acting police chief C D Wickremeratne has appointed senior police officials to clear problems faced by businesses and another Deputy Inspector General had been appointed to help Tamil speaking persons, an official said.
Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana said any businesses who faced difficulties could get the help of DIGs appointed for each sector.
“These special officers have been appointed to provide curfew passes and give any other assistance to these essential sectors,” DIG Rohana said.
“For our Tamil speaking brothers who have problems DIG Nawaz will help.
1. Pharmacies and laboratory services
DIG Sisira Kumara 071 859 2648
2. Port, Airport, Shipping agents
DIG Muditha Pussella 071 859 2649
3.Board of Investment and Export Factories
DIG Priyantha Chandrasri 071 859 26 50
4.Tami Speakers
DIG Nawaz 071 859 18 62
Several government departments have also given hotlines to be used during Coronavirus curfews.
Sri Lanka government departments issue Coronvirus hotlines
(Colombo/Apr01/2020-sb)