Following torrential rains and bad weather, seven persons have died, while 13, 314 individuals belonging to 3,438 families in 12 districts have been seriously affected, reports indicate.
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Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam handed letters of appointments to 92 teacher assistants to serve in Tamil medium schools to uplift the education in the estate sector.
President Maithripala Sirisena graced Ranaviru Day – 2018 event held on Saturday, May 19 at the Battaramulla War Heroes' Monument to offer the Nation's deep reverence to the noble and cherished memories of valour and gallantry of Tri-service, Police and Civil Security Department (CSD) War Heroes of contemporary Sri Lanka. It was the formal 9th Ranaviru commemorative ceremony organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority in close liaison with the Ministry of Defence.
Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) held The 2018 Virudana Ranaviru Upahara on Saturday, May 19. It was held under the patronage of Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka at the Mihindu Seth Madura in Attidiya.
Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat called at the Eastern Naval Command recently. He was warmly received by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Niraja Attygalle. He was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions.
