12 road deaths in 24 hours

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2 years ago

2021/03/15

Twelve people had died in road accidents within the 24 hours that ended on Saturday night at 8.00 pm, Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said yesterday.

DIG Rohana said seven of those deaths had been caused by accidents on Saturday while the other five took place on Friday night.

Four pedestrians and three motorcyclists were also among the victims.

DIG Rohana said the victims of motor traffic accidents were mainly motorcyclists, pillion riders and pedestrians.

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Cabinet gives green light to develop Sigiriya as a sustainable tourism destination

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11 hours ago

2023/03/28

Priyan

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by the Minister of Tourism and Lands and the Minister of Buddhasashana, Cultural and Religious Affairs to prepare a Master Plan to develop Sigiriya as a sustainable tourist destination with the contribution of all relevant parties.

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Cabinet approves incorporation of the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture

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11 hours ago

2023/03/28

Priyan

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture to incorporate the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture, which currently has more than 1000 agricultural professionals as members, and to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the bill for the same, so that the quality of service and ethics of the agricultural professionals can be widely, efficiently and effectively ensured.

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Vesak week from 2nd to 8th May 2023

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11 hours ago

2023/03/28

Priyan

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal furnished by the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs to declare the Vesak week from 02.05.2023 to 08.05.2023 and to implement various religious and social programmes during the period