Army Chief of Staff says travel restrictions would be eased on Monday.

The ongoing island-wide travel restrictions will be lifted at 4.00 am on Monday (14), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

Although the island-wide travel restrictions are lifted, various restrictions including provincial travel restrictions will remain in place.

He also warned the public not to be misled by rumors about travel restrictions circulating on social media (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)