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Four new multi-story car parks in Colombo!

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Four multi-storey car parks will be constructed in Colombo with the aim of reducing the traffic congestion in Colombo and its suburbs.

According to the instructions of Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, the Urban Development Authority (UDA) would build these car parks with the contribution of both public and private sectors.

Two of these car parks will be built by the UDA and the other two car parks will be built by the private sector.

Three car parks are to be constructed in front of the SLT Head Office in Colombo, near the old fish market and in Narahenpita.

Meanwhile, the Union Place car park at Colombo 02, which was built by the private sector, was declared open by Minister Ranatunga yesterday (25).

The car park was constructed by Access Engineering Pvt. Ltd at a cost of Rs.1,400 million. The ownership will be transferred to the UDA after 30 years.

This eight-storey car park has the capacity to park around 300 vehicles and the car park is operated through computers.

All parked vehicles are provided with security.

Accordingly, 20% of the monthly income is contracted to be given to the UDA.

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Islandwide operation against child begging

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Child beggars

A special operation has been launched by the Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children and Women and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA).

The operation was conducted across multiple police divisions including Colombo North, Colombo South, Colombo Central, Nugegoda, Gampaha, Panadura, Kelaniya, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Tangalle, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Kurunegala, Chilaw, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara.

According to the police media division, the operation has rescued 21 minors found begging or selling goods in unsafe conditions.

They have been placed under protective care, the statement adds.

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Notice for landowners over uncultivated land

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The Department of Agrarian Development has issued a notice to landowners with uncultivated land, requesting them to submit reasons for non-cultivation within the next 02 weeks.

Commissioner General – Rohana Rajapaksha highlighted that over 120,000 acres of land, which should have been cultivated, have been abandoned.

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All President’s Fund services go online from today

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All services provided by the President’s Fund to the public will be available through an online system, from today (June 21).

The acceptance of applications for medical assistance under the President’s Fund through Divisional Secretariats island wide commenced on February 07.

Following the successful implementation of that initiative, preparations have now been completed to expand the digital system to include all other services offered by the Fund.

Accordingly, the public will be able to apply online via any Divisional Secretariat across the country for a wide range of services provided under the President’s Fund. These include assistance for poverty alleviation, provision of educational scholarships, recognition of students demonstrating academic excellence, support for individuals with special needs, relief assistance for children affected by wild elephant conflict, recognition of individuals for their national service or contributions to the country, Emergency and disaster relief.

As a result, citizens across Sri Lanka, especially those outside Colombo can conveniently access the services of the President’s Fund without having to travel long distances.

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