Strengthening the transport facilities of the passengers from Delft to Kurikattuwan in Jaffna, the new boat service ‘Neduntharakai’ was ceremonially launched by the Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Faizer Musthapa at the Kurikattuwan pier recently, local media reported.
The new boat service launched under the Northern Provincial Council has been funded by the World Bank and Australian Government.
The launching ceremony was also attended by State Minister Wijayakala Maheshwaran, MP M.A. Sumanthiran, NPC Chief Minister, and the Australian High Commissioner.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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