Over 125 cyclists are expected to take part in a cycle race on the central expressway between Meerigama to Kurunegala on January 14, the Ministry of Youth and Sports said.
Organised by the Ministries of Youth and Highways, over 30 sports clubs will have their contestants ready for the 80 kilometre race from Meerigama exchange to Yaggapitiya exchange and returning back to Meerigama.
The Ministry said the objective is to expose local cyclists to international cycling events on highways.
The opening ceremony of the Meerigama to Kurunegala section is to be held on January 15 with both President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as guests.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
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.
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