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GMOA TU action unreasonable: Health Minister

04 Mar 2025

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The government today urged the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) not to resort to unreasonable trade union actions by inconveniencing the people.

Some Aswesuma recipients addicted to drugs: Parliamentary Committee reveals

04 Mar 2025

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A Parliamentary Committee has raised concerns that even some recipients of the Aswesuma benefits are addicted to drugs, emphasising the urgent need for intervention.

Special Exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic from April 18 to 27

02 Mar 2025

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The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic for the public will be held from April 18 to 27, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

CPC receives 1,581 fuel orders; no reason for shortage tomorrow: CPC Chairman

02 Mar 2025

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Refuting claims of the fuel distributors that existing fuel stocks at filling stations will last only till tomorrow morning, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said there will be no fuel shortages as the CPC has received 1,581 orders today across the country and that fuel is being distributed despite today being a Sunday.

683 underage workers migrated for domestic work: COPE reveals

02 Mar 2025

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A Parliamentary Committee has revealed that 683 underage workers have migrated for domestic work between May 2023 and June 2024.

Two ex-army intel officers arrested over Keith Noyahr abduction

02 Mar 2025

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Two suspects were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the investigations into the abduction and assault of journalist Keith Noyahr.

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Government clarifies how AKD visited three countries at a cost of Rs. 1.8 mn

28 Feb 2025

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Responding to allegations of how President Anura Kumara Dissanayake managed to visit three countries for just Rs. 1.8 million, Chief Government Whip Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that only Rs. 1.2 million was spent for the Indian visit, Rs. 386,000 for the China visit and Rs. 279,970 for the Dubai visit.

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Remove MPs parliamentary privileges to prevent them from lying: Namal

28 Feb 2025

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SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa today proposed to remove the privilge of MPs to tell lies in Parliament just like the removal of MPs’ permits and insurance.

Committee on High Posts approves new HC to Australia, Ambassador to Bahrain

28 Feb 2025

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The Committee on High Posts has approved the appointment of a new Ambassador and High Commissioner.

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Government planning to arm tri-forces with modern technology than manpower: Ruling party MP

28 Feb 2025

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The government is planning to arm the tri-forces with modern technology rather than manpower, going with the global trend, NPP MP Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara said today.

Former Speaker’s monthly fuel cost Rs. 4 million: Bimal reveals

27 Feb 2025

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Former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane used fuel worth Rs. 33 million within nine months from January 1, 2024 to September 24, 2024 which amounts Rs. 4 million per month, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake said today.

Japan officially invites President Anura Kumara to visit Japan

27 Feb 2025

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Japan has officially extended an invitation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit Japan, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

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Former Presidents misused foreign visits: Harini reveals details

27 Feb 2025

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Former Presidents have misused foreign visits, where former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had spent Rs. 3,572 million of public funds for foreign visits for four years during 2010 and 2014, whereas President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had spent only Rs. 1.8 million for his three visits so far, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today.

43 elephants dead within January alone: Minister

27 Feb 2025

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Some 43 elephants died due to human-elephant conflicts in January, 2025 while three persons were killed during the same period, Minister of Environment. Dr. Dhammika Patabandi said today.

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15% tax does not cause injustice to digital service export providers: Minister

26 Feb 2025

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Claiming that no injustice has been caused to the service export providers due to the imposition of the 15% tax on service exports, Minister of Labour and Economic Development Anil Jayantha said that under the country’s income tax policy, every person is liable to pay income tax.

Removal of tax exemptions on digital service exports threatens economic recovery: Harsha

26 Feb 2025

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Claiming that the Governemnt’s removal of tax exemptions on digital service exports threatens Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, SJB MP Dr. Harsha De Silva said Sri Lanka must reconsider these shortsighted taxes.

President discusses country’s security situation with senior Navy officers

26 Feb 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held discussions with senior Sri Lanka Navy officers on maritime operations conducted to ensure national security.

No political victimisation on Namal: Public Security Minister

26 Feb 2025

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Claiming that there is no political victimisation behind questioning of politicians, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today that many more politicians will be summoned by the law enforcement authorities daily in the future according to their investigations.

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Legal barrier hinders efforts in extradicting Arjun Mahendran: Nalinda

25 Feb 2025

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The government admitted today that a legal barrier has hindered efforts in brining down former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran to Sri Lanka.

Cabinet nod to establish Gambling Regulation Authority

25 Feb 2025

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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a Gambling Regulation Authority as an independent establishment with a broad and complete subject arena to standardise gambling institutions, minimise social damage, promotion of tourism sector and ensure economic growth.