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Special notice to Sri Lankans stranded in Sudan!

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The Foreign Affairs Ministry informed all Sri Lankans in Sudan to approach the temporary Saudi Mission in Port Sudan.

In a tweet, Minister Ali Sabry said the Saudi Arabian Government has launched the temporary Saudi Mission in a special secure hotel in Port Sudan.

The Minister said that arrangements have been made to evacuate Sri Lankans who arrive at this special mission.

Meanwhile, the Ministry said that 13 Sri Lankans were evacuated with the assistance of the Saudi Government.

“Sri Lanka continues to monitor the evolving security situation in Sudan and is closely working with its international partners, including the Indian Government and Saudi Arabia to evacuate the stranded Sri Lankans.”

“The Sri Lankan Embassy in Cairo and Sri Lanka’s Honuorary Consul in Khartoum are in regular contact with the relevant parties in Khartoum, including the Sudanese authorities and the Indian Embassy in Khartoum, to secure a safe evacuation.”

“The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Cairo can be reached via e-mail: [email protected] and telephone +201272813000. The Secretary of the Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Khartoum Mr. Sayed Abdel can be contacted via telephone +249912394035 for any immediate assistance,” it said.

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Islandwide operation against child begging

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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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