COLOMBO (News 1st); A tense situation was reported at the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs located at the Ceylinco House premises in Colombo.According to reports, a power cut had disrupted the functions of the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (7) morning.A large number of people who visited the premises for various services have been inconvenienced due to the power cut.Commander Chameera Ranaweera, the coordinating officer to the Foreign Secretary speaking to News 1st that the tense situation was NOT caused by the Foreign Ministry, adding that Ceylinco House is owned by several parties, following a dispute between two parties one party had suspended the supply of power to the premises.Sri Lanka Police was called into the premises to control the situation and bring about a solution, he added.Commander Chameera Ranaweera said that he expects the power supply to be restored within an hour, following discussions with those concerned. .

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BASL calls for Emergency proclamation be revoked

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Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Branden Sisca to be laid to rest following I-95 crash in Philadelphia

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Vaccinated travelers no longer require a negative COVID test to enter Canada

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Villanova-Kansas renew high-stakes history at Final Four

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Miley Cyrus Has COVID-19; Will Miss Janie's Fund Grammy Party This Weekend

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Miley Cyrus has tested positive for COVID-19 following her whirlwind world tour, which saw her travel to the likes ofBrazil and Colombia over the course of a month.The singer, 29, announced her health update via Twitter on Friday, writing: 'Traveling around the world, playin for a 100,000 people a night & meeting hundreds of fans a day the chances of getting Covid are pretty high.'The Wrecking Ball hitmaker added that although she tested positive for the infectious disease, she is not too upset about it: 'I have Covid now but it was definitely worth it.' Down with Covid: Miley Cyrus has tested positive for COVID-19 while on her world tour; Pictured on March 19, 2022 in Santiago, ChileThe Tennessee-born star was however upset that she would miss out on her upcoming Grammys weekend performance benefiting Steven Tyler's fund. 'Unfortunately because of this I’m missing out on Janie’s Fund which sucks because it’s a charity that’s super important to me & my friend Steven Tyler.'However, she appeared to be looking on the bright side and assured fans that she is feeling fine, despite testing positive.

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Gov. DeSantis: Disney bringing 'California values' to Florida in objecting to parental rights bill

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Jim Carrey ‘fairly serious’ about retiring from acting: ‘I’ve had enough’

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Miley Cyrus Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Playing For ‘A 100,000 People A Night’ During Tour

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