All book stores run by the Educational Publications Department (EPD) will remain closed until January 2, 2020, the Education Ministry said in a statement.
This is in keeping with an internal audit carried out annually, EPD Commissioner General Jayantha Wickramanayake was quoted as saying in the statement.
He expressed regret over any inconvenience caused to the public as a result of the closures.
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The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after his medical condition was notified to the Magistrate.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.

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