Curfew has been imposed with immediate effect on the Ranayakapura and Kobeigane areas in the North Western province. The curfew will be in effect till 4 AM. Police did not make the reasons for the curfew known, but there have been reports of tensions simmering on the ground there. This latest curfew follows the reimposition of curfew on the Kuliyapitiya, Bingiriya, Hettipola and Dummalasuriya areas in the Western province a few hours ago. Police imposed curfew on Kuliyapitiya, Bingiriya, Hettipola and Dummalasuriya yesterday that was in effect till 4 AM today.