News in brief

GCE (A/L) on schedule

COLOMBO: The GCE Advanced Level Examination this year begins on May 22, according to Anura Edirisinghe, Co30mmissioner of Examinations.

The Local Government Elections due in certain areas will not affect the conduct of the Examination because the Election Commissioner has decided to use Government institutions other than schools as counting centres, he said.

He expressed hopes of conducting the Advanced Level Examination in uncleared areas too without any interruption.

AAP celebrates first anniversary

COLOMBO: The Academy for Administrative Professionals will hold a 'week of activity' to mark its first anniversary from today, coinciding with the International Administrative Professionals Week.

Jagath Keenawinna promoted DIG

COLOMBO: Senior Superintendent of Police Jagath Keenawinna has been promoted as Deputy Inspector General of Police from April 15, 2006.

Keenawinna joined the Police Force in January 15, 1970 as a Sub-Inspector and later promoted as Inspector, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police and Senior Superintendent of Police.

Keenawinna an old boy of the Central College, Veyangoda and Vice President of the National Wrestling Federation in Sri Lanka participated in several sports at College and international events as a National Wrestler and an Athlete.

He is the eldest son of Yakkala Village Headman, Francis Keenawinna and Mrs. Keenawinna.