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A Level 3 (Red) ‘Evacuate’ warning has been issued for the Pasbage Korale and Ganga Ihala Korale Divisional Secretariat divisions.

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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, Newswire has learnt.

Official details of the visit are expected to be announced following his arrival.

Although the agenda has not yet been made public, the visit is expected to include meetings with Sri Lanka’s leadership and senior government officials to discuss matters of bilateral interest.

Further information is expected to be released once the visit is formally announced by the relevant authorities.

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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, Newswire has learnt.

Official details of the visit are expected to be announced following his arrival.

Although the agenda has not yet been made public, the visit is expected to include meetings with Sri Lanka’s leadership and senior government officials to discuss matters of bilateral interest.

Further information is.

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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to construct a new indoor stadium in Jaffna to strengthen indoor sports and improve sports infrastructure in the Northern Province.

The project, submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, carries an estimated cost of Rs. 170 million.

The facility aims to support the growth of sports such as table tennis, tennis, badminton, netball, and chess, with a special focus on schools and local sports clubs.

Officials say the initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalize sporting and recreational facilities in the region and provide better opportunities for youth engagement.

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