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EFL 3PL, a leading logistics solutions provider and a fully owned subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings PLC, was accredited as one of the Best Workplaces by Great Place To Work Asia 2022, ranking 56th in the 100 best Small & Medium workplaces category.Sammy Akbar, Chief Executive Officer of EFL 3PL, commented on the accolade, “We are indeed proud to be recognized by the world-renowned Great Place to Work organization. We believe in a workplace culture that’s united in thought and action, acting with honesty, and integrity, and treating employees as the company’s greatest asset. For us, it is important that our…

The Department of Meteorology says that there may be some rain in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts today (22).A few places in Uva province and Ampara and Batticaloa districts may experience rain or thundershowers in the evening or at night.The department states that there is mainly rainless weather on the rest of the island.The Department of Meteorology requests that people take necessary measures to minimize the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.

The Director General of Health Services has confirmed that 03 Covid deaths were reported the day before yesterday (20) and 14 Covid infected people were identified yesterday (21).Accordingly, the number of Covid-infected people identified in Sri Lanka is 670,655 and the number of deaths due to Covid is 16,751.

Janashakthi Life has been globally recognized as the Domestic Insurer of the Year and Janashakthi Life Mobile App has been awarded as the Mobile App of the Year by Insurance Asia Awards 2022.The awards ceremony was organized by Insurance Asia, a renowned publication devoted to insurance companies, investors, professionals, and policymakers and the Insurance Asia Awards are known as Asia Pacific’s most acclaimed awards programme for the most outstanding insurance firms in the region. This credential is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Insurance Industry and includes a rigorous screening and selection process.Commenting on this…

The body of Anjana Kulathunga, a student who went missing on the 16th while studying in the fourth year of the University of Peradeniya, has been found lying on the banks of the Mahaweli River.The police said that this was found near the Gannoruwa area, which is nearly 2 kilometers away from Peradeniya University.Police said that a letter suspected to have been written by this student was also found in the room where he was staying.Peradeniya Police is conducting further investigations regarding the incident.

Upul Rohana, President of the Public Health Inspectors Association, has been summoned by the investigation unit of the Ministry of Health.He has been summoned to inquire about the statement he made that the carcinogen called aflatoxin has been contained in triposha.The Chairman of the Public Health Inspectors Association while speaking to the media said that he made the statement after confirmation and with the aim of drawing the attention of the authorities to this matter.

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that the debt restructuring program prepared by Sri Lanka will be presented to the international community next Friday.Accordingly, the Central Bank Governor stated that from the coming Friday, the agreements related to debt restructuring will be received from the bilateral creditors.The Governor of the Central Bank further stated that after receiving the agreements related to debt restructuring from the bilateral creditors, a final decision will be reached regarding the financial assistance provided by the International Monetary Fund to Sri Lanka.

Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage has today (21) ordered that the former president of Sathosa, Wenura Gunawardena, be released on bail.The Criminal Investigation Department had arrested Sathosa on suspicion of defrauding over 31 lakh rupees and presented him to the court.Accordingly, the magistrate today ordered that Wenura Gunawardena be released on a cash bail of fifty thousand rupees and two personal sureties of 10 million rupees each.

According to the National Consumer Price Index, inflation in Sri Lanka has risen to 70.2% in August, according to the Census and Statistics Department.Also, the Department of Census and Statistics further states that food inflation in this country has risen to 84.6% in August.

Minister of State for Women and Children Geetha Kumarasinghe says that the President has decided to reduce the taxes imposed on sanitary napkins.The Minister of State mentioned this while joining the adjournment debate in Parliament today (21).