Telemail service launched

by Naalir Jamaldeen

The Postal Department introduced a telemail service from last week, following the termination of the telegram service by Sri Lanka Telecom, Postal Services Minister Jeevan Kumarathunga said. Customers are assured of a confident and reliable service similar to the telegram service, the Minister said.

He said that messages can be sent promptly via this service. Twenty rupees will be charged for the first 10 words and Rs. 1.50 for each additional word. Certain technical problems may arise in the course of time and hence customer opinions are welcome. Even though the telegram service was operated by the Postal Department it came under the purview of Telecom, the Minister said.