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Election Commission to mark voters’ index fingers for 2024 General Elections

25 Oct 2024

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The Election Commission has decided to mark the voters’ index fingers for this year’s general elections, Commissioner General Saman Ratnayake announced.

IRD sets requirements for Liquor License Tax Clearance, effective January 2025

25 Oct 2024

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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has informed liquor license holders to meet specific requirements when requesting Tax Clearance Certificates for license renewals, effective January 1, 2025.

AKD, Harini clashes over UGC Chairman appointment?

25 Oct 2024

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A clear difference in decision was reported between Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the appointment of the new University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman.

Govt’s inexperience, knowledge exposed by Arugam Bay attack warning: Kanchana

24 Oct 2024

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With the government’s announcement yesterday regarding a potential attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area, it is clear that the current government lacks experience and knowledge to handle situations of such nature, former Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Another video of slaughtering, roasting a peacock by a foreigner to be probed

24 Oct 2024

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Wildlife officers are to launch an investigation into a new video showing a foreigner slaughtering, roasting and consuming a peacock inside Maduru-Oya National Park.

SLCERT warns public against video claiming phones will explode if answered

24 Oct 2024

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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has informed the public not to panic over a video message circulating on social media, which falsely claims that mobile phones will explode immediately if answered.

Heavy showers over 50 mm likely in several provinces

24 Oct 2024

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Heavy showers exceeding 50 mm are likely in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-Western, and Northern Provinces, according to the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre.

Government should reappoint a National Security Advisor: Sagala

23 Oct 2024

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A National Security Advisor should be reappointed to the country to prevent potential threats from terrorist groups, former Presidential advisor Sagala Rathnayaka said.

Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season

23 Oct 2024

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Sri Lanka Tourism warmly invites travellers from around the world to visit the island during the upcoming tourist season.

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Mobile coconut sale from today at Rs. 100-120 each

23 Oct 2024

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Following a mobile coconut sales programme, the Coconut Development Authority (CDA) will provide coconuts at a retail price between Rs. 100 and Rs. 120 from today.

Let NPP govern country for a year to reveal its true nature: Anuradha Jayaratne

23 Oct 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP), led by President Anura Dissanayake, should be allowed to govern freely for at least a year to reveal the true nature of the current government, former State Minister Anuradha Jayaratne said.

Leave of all postal workers cancelled till November 14

23 Oct 2024

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The leave of all postal workers has been canceled from today till November 14, the Postal Department said.

India-Sri Lanka ferry service operates smoothly

23 Oct 2024

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The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province is currently operating smoothly, IndSri Ferry Service Pvt. Ltd Managing Director, S. Niranjan Nandagopan said.

Northern line train delays due to split construction, signal projects: Cabinet spokesman

22 Oct 2024

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Train services on the Northern railway line from Maho to Omanthai have been delayed due to projects not being completed properly and a request for another year to complete the signals system, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath said.

No special room reservations, extra facilities for ministers at holiday bungalows

22 Oct 2024

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Cabinet spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath said that decisions have been made not to allocate government-assisted wildlife holiday bungalows at concessionary rates to close relatives of Ministers and Ministry officials. Some bungalows had previously offered concessionary rates following instructions from Ministers.

A community in crisis: Tsunami Housing Scheme struggles with sewerage woes

22 Oct 2024

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About two decades ago, the tsunami housing scheme in Modarawila, Panadura was built to give hope to those who lost everything to the 2004 tsunami.

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Will withdraw from politics if vehicle allegations are proven: Rohitha Abeygunawardena

21 Oct 2024

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Former parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardena said today that if the allegations regarding the vehicles seized by the Kandy Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are proven, he will withdraw from politics and resign from his candidacy at the upcoming general elections.

Low-pressure water supply in Western Province tomorrow

21 Oct 2024

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The water supply in several areas of the Western Province will be at low pressure tomorrow due to a sudden breakdown in the transmission pipeline to the Churchill Reservoir, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced.

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D.V. Chanaka claims President’s rally ruined Tangalle grounds

21 Oct 2024

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Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka claimed that the Tangalle Municipal Ground has been ruined by the first election rally of President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka.

Increase in complaints relating to online scams, cyber frauds: SLCERT

20 Oct 2024

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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) recorded nearly 8,000 complaints related to online scams, cyber frauds and issues concerning Facebook over the past nine months, SLCERT Senior Information Security Engineer Charuka Damunupola said.