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Cultural project

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A cultural project has been launched to ensure archaeological site in Dambadeniya, Kurunegala, Panduwasnuwara and Yapahuwa.

Archaeological excavation began in Yapahuwa to commence the project. The conservation is carried out under the guidance of the Archaeology Department.

Unhygienic food items detected

Amila Prabath Wanasinghe

Food and Drug officers attached to the Regional Health Services Office in Anuradhapura, raided 13 shops in the Anuradhapura town and the suburbs and seized a stock of milk food items and fruit drinks unfit for human consumption recently. A spokesman said four milk based food items tested contain harmful bacteria. Legal action would be taken against the errant traders, he said.

More grads to become teachers

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The North Western Provincial Education Ministry will recruit 600 graduates for teaching posts.

In a survey conducted by the Provincial Ministry, it was revealed that there are 800 vacancies in provincial council schools.

Tipsy driver fined

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A driver who drove a vehicle under the influence of liquor, was fined Rs 10,500 by Paldeniya Circuit Court Magistrate Rangani Gamage. His driving licence was suspended for six months.Mahawela Police prosecuted.

Talk

Dr Kosala de Silva will deliver a talk in English on 'How we see the world' at the meeting of the Servants of the Buddha Society on Saturday, January 26 at 4.30 pm at the Maithree Hall, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya.