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Showers & winds expected in several areas today

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (July 10), the Department of Meteorology said.

A few showers may occur in the North-western province.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Mullaittivu district during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Southern province.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Internet access to all secondary schools by 2026 end – PM

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The government hopes to provide internet access to all secondary schools in Sri Lanka by the end of 2026.

Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said this in Parliament yesterday (July 09).

She said that as a start up towards fulfilling this goal, the Government has introduced Rs.5,000 unlimited data packages to schools in the country.

The Prime Minister also revealed that a National Education Management System is being developed at present with the support received from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative.

The Education Minister said that plans are afoot to provide smart boards and other relevant computer equipment and accessories to around 1,000 schools in the country initially and stated that Cabinet approval has been already received in this regard.

She further informed the House that the Government has made a decision to distribute 1,900 smart boards to 1,500 schools in the country that badly require them.

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Body of man found in Homagama

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The body of a man has been found on the unopened Homagama alternative road this morning (July 10), police said.

The victim, believed to be about 35 years old, had a head wound consistent with being struck by a weapon, a swollen neck, and a visible blood stain near his neck, according to police.

The alternative route, which remains unopened, is reportedly very dark at night. Investigators suspect the man was killed elsewhere and transported by vehicle before being dumped at the scene.

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) officers from the Nugegoda Police Division have begun preliminary investigations, while the Homagama Police are conducting further inquiries.

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Imported milk powder prices upped

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The price of a 400g pack of imported milk powder has been raised by Rs.100, according to the Milk Powder Importers’ Association.

Previously priced at Rs.1,100, the new cost for a 400g pack is now Rs.1,200.

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