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Clean Sri Lanka school program launched

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3 weeks ago

February 21, 2025

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As part of a key government initiative, the “Clean Sri Lanka Programme” is being introduced into the school system. The first phase of this initiative, which aims to be implemented in 1,000 schools, was launched yesterday (20) in 200 selected schools across the country.

This program, implemented under the theme “”Let’s Clean Our School –“Let’s Be the First Link in Nation-Building,” is led by the school community, including the principals of the respective schools.

Members of the Tri-Forces provide the necessary labour support and technical expertise to facilitate the initiative.

As part of the program, essential repairs are being carried out in schools, including fixing damaged desks and chairs, repairing equipment, and restoring electrical and water supply systems. Additionally, school premises are being cleaned and maintained. In the first phase, the program will be implemented in 100 schools with the support of the Army, while the Navy is assisting 50 schools and 50 schools will receive support from the Air Force.

The program is set to cover 1,000 schools by the end of March.

A key highlight of this initiative is the active participation of students, teachers, parents and alumni, and they will be provided with the necessary training to ensure the on-going maintenance and cleanliness of the school.

Marking the official launch of the program, the Sri Lanka Air Force commenced activities at WP/CO/ Mahawatta St. Anthony’s Sinhala Vidyalaya yesterday (20). Simultaneously, the program was implemented in 199 other schools across the country under the leadership of zonal and provincial education directors, school principals, and representatives from security forces.

(President’s Media Division)

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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1 hour ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)