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GCE A/L commences today

The GCE Advanced Level Examination commence today at 2,678 centres islandwide with 337, 704 candidates, including 74,789 private candidates, sitting, Examinations Department sources said.A Department press release said that the AL exam will continue till August 31.

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Defence Secy. assured security of Kandy Perahera

Defence Ministry Secretary General (retd.) Shantha Kottegoda has said while inviting the public to come and watch the Kandy Esala Perahera &without any doubt or fear about the security&.Briefing news media at the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy, yesterday, regarding security arrangements for the world famous pageant, Gen. Kottegoda stated that adequate security measures have been assured for the perahera. The Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela, the Basnayaka Nilames of the four Devales, acting IGP C D Wickramaratne, Central Province Senior DIG S.M. Wickramasinghe, and the Sri Lanka Armysenior officers of the Central Province also attended the media briefing.

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25,000 island wide raids conducted in the last six months- Excise Commissioner General

The Excise Department has conducted 24,150 raids throughout the country during the first six months of this year under its program to minimize life risks through the elimination of illicit liquor.

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ColomboPro Food-Pro Pack braves safety concerns and notches 25% more visitors

Sri Lankamost comprehensive food and packaging International trade fair the Profood Propack - Agbiz 2019 expo launched Friday 2 August has recorded 25% more visitors in comparison to last year, beating all present concerns of safety and security surrounding such public events in the country.

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Health Ministry denys drugs shortage in hospitals

The Health Ministry denying media reports on shortage in medicinal drugs in state hospitals as reported by the media, said thatnone of the directors had complained of any shortage of medicine.Medical Supplies Division (MSD) Director Dr. A.T. Sudarshana said a campaign has been orchestrated around the country to the effect that a severe shortage of drugs is prevailing in government hospitals.

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Navy assists conduct of annual &Adipooram Puja& of Sri Nagapoosani Amman Kovil

Naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command rendered their assistance for the successful conduct of the annual &Adipooram Puja& of Sri Nagapoosani Amman Kovil on the Nainativu Island (03rdAugust).

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