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Death toll due to adverse weather rises to 17
The death toll from the adverse weather experienced in many parts of the island has risen to 17, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
The DMC's latest report released this morning has noted that 13 persons have been injured and one person remains missing.
The adverse weather has affected 13 districts. A total of 161, 290 persons from 41, 610 families have been affected by the disaster.
According to the DMC's statistics, 17 houses have been fully destroyed while 3381 have suffered partial damage. Damage has also been reported to 197 small and medium enterprises while there have been three instances of damage to critical infrastructure.
The DMC also reveals that 8212 persons from 1888 families are currently being sheltered at 123 safe locations.
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Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
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MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
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SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
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Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
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