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Several schools closed due to adverse weather!

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Several schools in the Southern Province have been closed today (15) due to heavy rains experienced since yesterday.

Accordingly, the Morawaka (Deniyaya) Zonal Educational Office said that all the schools in the Morawaka and Kotapola Divisions belonging to the Morawaka Educational Zone (Deniyaya) will be closed today.

All schools except Urubokka National School and Pattiwila Primary School in Pasgoda Division under the Morawaka Educational Zone (Deniyaya) will remain closed.

Meanwhile, the Mulatiyana Zonal Educational Office said that the schools in Kithalagama East and Kithalagama West under the Thihagoda Division will remain closed today.

Diyalape Primary School, Athuraliya Maha Vidyalaya, Pahuranwila Primary School and Paraduwa Primary School in Akuressa and Malimbada Divisions have also been closed today.

The following schools will also remain closed today.

  1. Deiyandara National School
  2. Deiyandara Primary School
  3. Makandura Central College
  4. Makandura Primary School
  5. Sinipella Primary School
  6. Ketiyape North Primary School
  7. Koramburuwana Maha Vidyalaya
  8. Meepawita Primary School

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Police media spokesman resigns

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The Sri Lanka Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga has tendered his resignation from the position.

According to reports, he has handed over his letter of resignation to the Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya.

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Speaker endorses certificate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill

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Hon. Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Bill

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed without amendments in Parliament today (20).

The debate on the Second Reading of this Bill was held today from 5:40 PM to 7:10 PM. Subsequently, following the consideration of the Bill at the Committee Stage, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament.

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was presented to Parliament for its First Reading on 01.03.2025.

Furthermore, Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill today (20), in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.

Accordingly, this Bill will be enforced as the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 02 of 2025.

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Japan provides fire trucks to Sri Lanka

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The Government of Japan, through a grant assistance of JPY 300 million, has decided to provide state-of-the-art Japanese fire trucks to the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen disaster response capabilities in the country’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs), ensuring a safer business environment and contributing to economic and social stability.

Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Mr. Akio Isomata SOMATA and Secretary of the Finance Ministry – Mr. K. M. M. Siriwardana, today (March 20) signed and exchanged notes in Colombo on this grant assistance.

The EPZs play a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s economy by attracting investment and driving industrial growth. 

The increasing risks of fire hazards and other emergencies risk hampering its critical functions. 

The Japanese fire trucks, equipped with cutting-edge technology, will bolster the capacity of EPZs, safeguarding businesses, workers, and communities.

The project also underscores Japan’s unwavering commitment to addressing Sri Lanka’s socio-economic challenges and promoting sustainable development.

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