Several Shops Have Been Destroyed Due To A Sudden Fire Broke Out At Matara

Several Shops at Kotuwegoda in Matara (In Southern Province) have been destroyed due to a sudden fire broke out at a Fishing Equipment Shop around 6.50 p.m this evening according to the Police.

Fire Brigade Teams are now engaged in dousing the Fire Police have said.

The Cause of the fire still not known.

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SINHALA QUOTE OF THE DAY

Bribery Commission Officials Have Arrested A Provinical Officer In Nochchiyagama Area While Accepting A Bribe

The Bribery Commission Officials have yesterday(13) arrested a Provincial Officer representing Farmers Community in Nochchiyagama Area(In North Central Province) while accepting Rs.30,000 as a bribe.

The arrested officer attempted to take the bribe from a person to recommend a contractor to pay money regarding construction work of a reservoir in Nochchiyagama Area accirdng to the Bribery Commission.

The suspect is due to be produced before the Nochchiyagama Magistrate Court.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY-1

United Nations Food Programme To Grant US Dollars 20 Million For Sri Lanka

The United Nations Food Programme has decided to grant US Dollars 20 million to Sri Lanka for the period 2016-2017.

This grant will be given mainly to uplifting nutrition of Rural Population  and school children of Estate and Rural Sectors according to reports.

United Nations Food Programme has also decided to intervene into food safety issues in Sri Lanka during natural disasters. 

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