Moderate air quality in most districts, good in nine

03 Feb 2025

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A moderate level of air quality was recorded in most districts, while a good level of air quality was reported in nine districts, including Colombo 07, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said.

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Rare event - all planets align: Scientist

02 Feb 2025

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As a rare event, all planets in our solar system, except Mercury, are visible in one line, but only four can be seen with the naked eye these days, Space Scientist and Engineering Lecturer Gihan Weerasekera said.

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New vehicles arriving soon; second-hand market to drop 10-15%: Importers

02 Feb 2025

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New vehicles will arrive in the country within the next two or three weeks. After their arrival, the existing second-hand market in the country is expected to decline by 10 to 15 percent, President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka, Prasad Manage said.

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Dogs used as bait to lure leopards for tourists in national parks: AWC raises alarm

02 Feb 2025

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The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has reported a disturbing trend in which dogs are being used as bait to lure leopards, making the big cats more visible to tourists in national parks.

Rs. 500 bn lost annually due to poor public transport, will double with vehicle imports: Gemunu

01 Feb 2025

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The country loses Rs. 500 billion annually due to the lack of a proper public transport system, and this loss is expected to double once suspensions on vehicle imports are relaxed, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wijerathne said.

New Ella Odyssey’s maiden journey begins

01 Feb 2025

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A new ’Ella Odyssey’ special train introduced by the Railways Department for local and foreign tourists on the popular Kandy-to-Ella section of the up-country route commenced its maiden journey from Kandy Railway Station at 9:45 a.m today, the Railways Department said.

Gazette issued on new luxury tax rates on private motor vehicles

01 Feb 2025

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A Gazette Notification (2421/41) has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Finance Minister, announcing the new luxury tax rates on private motor vehicles imported into the country effective from today (February 1).

Rain expected to reduce from tomorrow

01 Feb 2025

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The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to ease from tomorrow (2) but a few showers will occur in the Uva Province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts, the Meteorology Department said.

Prof. Kapila Perera to oversee SLTB operations

30 Jan 2025

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Senior Professor Kapila C.K. Perera, Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, has been appointed to oversee the operations of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) with immediate effect.

Four-day rapid container clearance process begins today

30 Jan 2025

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The Sri Lanka Customs, with the full cooperation of joint trade unions, launched a four-day expedited container clearance process today, aiming to clear the backlog of containers destined for examination yards by February 2, Customs Media Spokesman and Additional Director General Seevali Arukgoda said.

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Air pollution in Colombo raises respiratory health concerns: Pediatrician

30 Jan 2025

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Due to air pollution in Colombo and its suburbs, there is an increase in health issues such as respiratory difficulties, coughing, childhood asthma and viral respiratory infections, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

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Rising demand for newer imports may boost Japan's auction prices: Importers

30 Jan 2025

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Other than importing vehicles that are between five and seven years old from their manufacturing dates, importing vehicles under three years old will increase auction values in Japan due to their effect on import costs, the Japan-Sri Lanka Business Council Chairman Jagath Ramanayaka said.

Coconut Triangle faces marshland threat due to illegal sand washing

28 Jan 2025

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The coconut triangle in the country risks turning into marshland in the near future due to the operation of illegal sand washing plants in the region.

IMEI devices must be registered with TRCSL from today

28 Jan 2025

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Colombo, January 28 (Daily Mirror) - Any radio frequency (RF) emitting devices, including those requiring International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration, will not be permitted to operate unless registered with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) effective from today (28), TRCSL Director General Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath said.

Jaffna night mail train service to begin on January 31

27 Jan 2025

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The Railways Department is set to commence the Jaffna night mail train service between Colombo Fort Railway Station and Kankesanthurai Railway Station from January 31, Railways General Manager W.A.D.S. Gunasinghe said.

Gazette issued to resume vehicle imports

27 Jan 2025

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An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued today on the import of vehicles, by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, exercising the powers granted to him as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Moderate air quality in cities, good air quality only in Nuwara Eliya

27 Jan 2025

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According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) in major urban areas across the country, a moderate level of air quality was recorded in most cities, while a good level was observed in Nuwara Eliya, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said.

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I raise my voice in Parliament, but my brother ends up in jail: Namal

27 Jan 2025

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If the government spends its time solving the problems of the people instead of targeting politicians and their families, it will help strengthen the economy, enabling citizens to eat three meals a day which is far more worthwhile, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said.

Appeals for re-evaluation of Grade 5 exam begin today

27 Jan 2025

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Commissioner General of Examinations, Amit Jayasundara said today that appeals for the re-evaluation of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results will commence from today.

Grade 5 exam score reflects collapse of primary education: Stalin

26 Jan 2025

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Even after awarding free marks for three answers, the minimum score in the recent Grade Five scholarship examination results has dropped by ten points, reflecting the collapse of primary education in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary, Joseph Stalin said.