Rains accompanied by strong winds are likely to occur in Western,Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwaraeliya, Galle and Matara districts today (26). The Meteorology Department said fairly strong winds about 40-45 kmph can be expected in the Western slopes of the Central hills, North Central province and in Puttalam, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts. “There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. Public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by winds and lightning,” the Department said.
The Department of National Zoological Gardens is readying enclosures to quarantine two large tortoises that were found stranded 15 kilometers westwards off Pitipana Negombo, today.
The Customs Department said it will be publish the names of institutions and individuals who violate customs laws and commit tax fraud by uploading the information on its official website www.customs.gov.lk.
A board of inquiry has been appointed to investigate the death of a student at the University of Sabaragamuwa, reportedly linked to a ragging incident.
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