First ever electric rail track to be built in Kandy: Ministry

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The Transport Services Management Ministry had decided to build Sri Lanka’s first electric rail track in Kandy to ease the traffic in the Kandy town and suburbs.

Two centuries…

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Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando scored centuries at the second one day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and West Indies being held at the Sooriyawewa Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.

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Udayanga Weeratunga further remanded

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Former Sri Lanka Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, was further remanded until March 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court today.

Children weep, officials sleep

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Members of several civil societies staged a protest outside the National Child Protection Authority urging authorities to take necessary measures to curb the cases of child abuse.

Ranjan granted bail

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MP Ranjan Ramanayake who was in remand custody in connection with controversial audio clips, was granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today.

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SL formally informs UNHRC on decision to withdraw from Resolution

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Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today formally informed the UN Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka’s decision to withdraw from co-sponsoring the UN Resolution on the country.

Met. Dept. issues ‘Extreme Caution’ heat advisory

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The Meteorology Department today issued heat weather advisory in ’ Extreme Caution’ level to be expected in most part of North-Western & Western Provinces and Mannar, Galle and Matara Districts.

TPA to support Samagi Jana Balavegaya

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The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) today announced that it would support the Samagi Jana Balavegaya led by MP Sajith Premadasa at the forthcoming General Election, its leader Mano Ganesan said.

Last two LTTE accused acquitted, discharged in Malaysia

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Two more men accused of supporting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist group were acquitted and discharged by two separate High Courts at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia today, the Bernama reported.

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Traffic in front of Education Ministry

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Heavy traffic is reported in front of the Education Ministry, Isurupaya, Battaramulla due to a protest held by the teachers and Principals, the Police said.

Navy, Air Force personnel also deployed to control traffic

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Acting Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Shavendra Silva said that Navy and Air Force personnel have been deployed in selected areas to assist the traffic police as a temporary measure, to ease the traffic congestions in the Colombo City, from yesterday.

Govt should remain vigilant over COVID-19: Namal

26 Feb 2020 - 13     - 1626

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, yesterday called on the government to remain vigilant over the COVID-19 outbreak saying the virus had already spread to several countries, causing a severe impact on the global health and economic sectors.

If more candidates contest

General election to cost up to Rs.7.5 bn

26 Feb 2020 - 4     - 565

The Elections Commission said yesterday the cost of the upcoming parliamentary elections will cost an estimated Rs.7.5 billion should there be an increase in the number of independent groups in the fray.

People’s Movement against Medicinal Mafia alleges

NMRA Chairman responsible for importing inferior medicines

26 Feb 2020 - 5     - 1618

People’s Movement against Medicinal Mafia yesterday alleged that the current Chairman of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) had imported trial medicines through a private company, in which he was a director.

Dinesh to inform UNHRC of decision to withdraw from Resolution today

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Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who arrived in Geneva yesterday would formally inform the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) of the decision of the Sri Lankan Government to withdraw its co-sponsorship of Resolution today, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Geneva said.

CID probe on Rs.1,300 Mn purchase of communication equipment

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The CID, last week, launched an inquiry into the purchase of a large consignment of communication equipment worth Rs.1,300 million in 2016 and 2017 without following proper procedures, an informed source said.

SJB to be officially launched on Mar.2

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will be officially launched on March 2, 2020, with the signing of an MOU by all allies, United National Party (UNP) MP Harin Fernando said yesterday.

LCPP resumes power generation

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The Lakvijaya Coal Power plant (LCPP) at Norochcholai has resumed power generation from today, a Power and Energy Ministry spokesman said.

Two white van suspects among 10 arrested in Gampaha

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Ten suspects including the two individuals who participated in the white van media conference were arrested by the police over a Rs. 4.4 mn cash robbery in Gampaha on February 2, the police said.

CB bond scam: Govt. MPs to request Prez to resume legal proceedings

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Some government members are to request President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resume legal proceedings on the Central Bank bond scam despite the absence of main suspect, Central Bank’s former governor Arjuna Mahendran, State Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana said today.

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Principals, teachers to fall sick tomorrow

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The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said tomorrow its members would launch a countrywide work stoppage today as a protest against the absence of a favourable reply from the President and his failure to take action to pay an interim allowances until the salary anomalies were sorted out.

Bell-212 deployed…

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The Sri Lanka Air Force deployed a Bell-212 helicopter to douse a fire that erupted on a block of marshy land close to Perera Mawatha Kotiyagoda in Rajagiriya today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

No first term exams at Govt. schools from next year: Edu. Ministry

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The Education Ministry has decided to cancel the first term examinations in Government schools countrywide in future because many of the students participate at sports meets, educational tours, big matches and other extra-curricular activities.

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Teenager falls to death from Central Bank tower

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A 16-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries after falling from the Central Bank building this afternoon, police said.

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak dies

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Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak – ousted by the military in 2011 – has died in Cairo at the age of 91.

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Bread price to be reduced by Rs.5

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Price of a 450g loaf of bread would be reduced by Rs.5.00 with effect from tomorrow midnight (26), All Ceylon Bakery Owner’s Association (ACBOA) announced a short while ago.

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SLFA deploys helicopter to douse fire at Rajagiriya

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The Sri Lanka Air Force had deployed a Bell-212 helicopter to douse a fire that has erupted on a block of marshy land close to Rajagiriya a short while ago.

SJB to be officially launched on Mar.2

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will be officially launched on March 2, 2020, with the signing of an MOU by all allies, United National Party (UNP) MP Harin Fernando said today.

Trump-Modi

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US President Donald Trump shakes hands with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi today. (AFP)

Donald Trump in India

Seven killed in Delhi violence during visit

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Seven people have been killed in Delhi in protests against India’s controversial new citizenship law, as US President Donald Trump made his first official visit to the country.