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Liquor stores to be closed during weekend for Presidential poll
All liquor stores in the country will be closed on November 16 and 17 in view of the presidential election, the Excise Department said.
Issuing a statement, the Department noted that this decision had been taken upon a request made by the Election Commission.
Accordingly, around 1000 excise officers will engage in patrols and take legal action against offenders, Excise Department Deputy Commissioner Kapila Kumarasinghe said.
The general public can file complaints regarding incidents of Excise Law violations on the 24-hour hotline 1913, the statement added.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1220 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 279 - 0
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.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
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.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
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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