S.M.Wijayaratne

Teacher vacancies to be filled in next three months

The Education Ministry will recruit graduates and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders as schoolteachers in the next three months.Minister Prof. G.L.Pieris has instructed the Ministry to conduct a...

Five-day operation nabs 1,257 drunk drivers

About 1,237 drunk drivers have been nabbed by the Police in the Kurunegala and Puttalam Districts from April 10 to 15. A special operation to nab drunk drivers was...
‘Senior citizens’ allowance will be increased by Rs. 500’

State Minister Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle told the media that the Government will increase the allowance of senior citizens by Rs 500.Therefore, Rs. 2,000 that is now being...
Massive tree planting campaign in Kurunegala during New Year season

The Environment Ministry and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarians in the Kurunegala District will carry out a Tree Planting Campaign during the New Year...
‘Permits needed for New Year events’

Organisers of ceremonial and festive events during the New Year season must obtain approval from the Police Station and the Health Authorities in the relevant area, a senior...