COLOMBO (News 1st): Three District Offices of the Department of Motor Traffic have been closed as a result of the prevailing situation with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, the department said on Saturday (Feb. 06).

The Anuradhapura, Hambantota and Matara District Offices of the Motor Traffic Department will be closed temporarily, Sumith Alahakoon, Commissioner of Motor Traffic told News 1st.

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