The State of Emergency has been lifted in Sri Lanka and social media channels are back active. ( http://www.sltda.lk/emergency )
The Kandy district has fully returned to normalcy. Schools and government offices function as usual and tourism-related activities take place in the district without any hindrance.
Police curfews in the area have been permanently lifted and the law enforcement authorities have ensured safety and stability in the district.
Bans on messaging platforms (WhatsApp, Viber) and Facebook have also been lifted.