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Lottery tickets to be distributed by train!

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2 years ago

October 20, 2022

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The Development Lotteries Board has decided to transport the lottery tickets bought daily by a large number of people across the country, by train.

Officials of the Railways Department and officials of the Development Lottery Board have discussed this during a meeting held with Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardana yesterday (19).

Minister Gunawardena said maintaining a sound relationship among governmental institutions will be beneficial to all parties. He said the new programme will increase the revenue of the Railways Department and reduce the cost of transporting the lottery tickets of the Development Lotteries Board via other modes of transport.

Officials related to the Railways Department including railway controllers, drivers and station masters will give their fullest support to make this national programme a success, and since the Railways Department has the ability to transport goods covering all parts of the country, similar agreements will be made to transport goods with other parties in the future, the minister said.

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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13 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.