Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa pointed out that construction of a first-class post office building will be carried out in the Batticaloa district after 35 years.

In line with the Government's policy statement, themed 'A Rich Country, a Beautiful Life' the Government has implemented a programme to develop the physical and human resources of the postal service operating in the country, which has a history of over 200 years, by innovating it.

Accordingly, the foundation stone for the construction of the new Kalawanchikudi Post Office building in the Batticaloa District of the Eastern Province at a cost of Rs. 29.5 million was laid with the presence of Health and Mass Media Minister on Thursday (...