A gas leak resulted in a fire at a private eatery opposite the Rajapaksha Central College in Weeraketiya today (Jul 26), Police said.
No casualties had been reported as a result of the fire, Police noted adding that the shop had been damaged due to the incident.
The fire had been doused by the Tangalle Fire Brigade along with the assistance of area residents.
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.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
Leave Comments