Sri Lanka Army troops in the Wanni continue to supply drinking water to the communities affected by the prevailing drought in the region, according to a statement from Army. Around 45,000 drought-affected people, are being provided with water by the troops of Security Force Headquarters- Wanni in Vavuniya.
Army authorities initiated this community welfare programme last week (20) after learning of the difficulties faced by people in the region in obtaining drinking water for their daily requirements.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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