In Sri Lanka, the situation in the violence-affected Kandy district has improved as no untoward incident has been reported since last night. <br />''<br />''The curfew was relaxed during daytime but will continue during the night. <br />''<br />''The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority said, the situation was fast returning to normal and tourists could resume their travel plans to Kandy. <br />''<br />''Earlier several shops and establishments were burnt in violence targeted at minority Muslim community. <br />''<br />''Three people have died in the violence that began on Sunday and which led to an emergency in the country. <br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the country got a new law and order minister as Ranjith Bandara was sworn in to the post today. <br />''<br />''Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe was given the charge of ministry in cabinet reshuffle carried out last Sunday. <br />''<br />''Prime Minister's party had suggested the name of former Army General Sarath Fonseka for the post but it was not agreed upon by President.
News On AIR | March 8, 2018 9:33 PM
Sri Lanka: Situation improves in violence-hit Kandy district