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Diyawanna claims
two
Police yesterday renewed a warning that the Diyawanna Oya around
parliament is not safe for bathing following two more drownings
in recent days.
Police said two people were drowned on Tuesday and Friday and they
were warning the people to avoid bathing at this spot which was
a popular area for evening gatherings. A warning sign had been posted
earlier, but it had been removed.
Ministry
goes to people
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government
is to appoint a team of persons to evaluate public centred work
being carried out by institutions under the Ministry.
Minister Alick
Aluvihare has decided to appoint three persons each from every Pradeshiya
Sabha Division to carry out this work.
The pilot project
is to be carried out in the Matale District and is expected to be
implemented soon.
Balagalle stays
on
The term of Lt Gen. Lionel Balagalle has been extended until September
30.
His term had been due to expire on June 14. The Sunday Times on
June 9 exclusively reported that he would be given an extended term
as the Commander of the Army.
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