The Education Ministry says that 50 state schools will be closed today (Nov 14) in view of Saturday’s presidential election.
These schools will be used as either polling or counting centres.
Education Ministry Secretary Nihal Ranasinghe said that these schools could be closed on Monday as well if there is a delay in the counting process.
All state schools will remain closed tomorrow to prepare those facilities for the election.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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