Express mail service with several innovations

The Department of Post will mark the World Post Day with the official launch of its express mail service tomorrow with several innovative facilities provided to users, Post Master General Rohana Abeyratne said.

The chief guest will be Posts Minister Jeewan Kumaratunga.

“With the service upgrade, which comes into operation from November 1, a person residing anywhere in the country will be able to receive parcels or mails within 24 hours,” he said.

For the operation of the new system, the department has identified areas where the delivery of mails can be handled in six hours, 12 hours or 24 hours. (Chaturanga Pradeep)