Customs declines responsibility for red-flagged 323 containers released by Govt

22 Jan 2025

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The Customs Trade Union Alliance (CTUA) today announced that it will not take the responsibility for the goods contained in the 323 containers which were flagged red by the computer system, but cleared and released by the government recently.

Vehicle prices will rise initially, then gradually decrease: President

22 Jan 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka said yesterday that though there will be a price increase upon resuming vehicle imports in February, after a five-year pause, the prices will gradually decrease depending on market behaviour.

President says no personal revenge in reclaiming former presidents’ residences

22 Jan 2025

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The issue of handing over the Presidential residence came to the forefront when the government started fulfilling its election promises. However, this is not a personal issue or an act of revenge against anyone, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka said in a television programme last night.

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Mahinda facing mudslinging, but lions don’t whine: Ven. Saddatissa Thera

21 Jan 2025

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A mudslinging campaign is underway against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and everyone is saying that he is whining. But lions do not whine like puppies do, Ven. Iththakande Saddatissa thera said.

Cabinet approval granted to provide Rs. 3,000 gift voucher for school children, student monks

21 Jan 2025

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The Cabinet approved a Rs. 3,000 gift voucher for selected schoolchildren, student monks, and lay students in Pirivenas to purchase shoes and to Seela Mathas, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Price drop in imported vehicles challenges market amid tax hike

21 Jan 2025

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There will be a price drop in certain vehicles, challenging the existing vehicle market prices, as vehicles are imported into the country following an increase in taxes, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Govt to provide vehicles to all 225 parliamentarians: Minister Herath

21 Jan 2025

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The government will provide vehicles to all 225 parliamentarians for their use in the future, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Siyane Kumari engine catches fire at Enderamulla

20 Jan 2025

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The engine of the Siyane Kumari express train caught fire at the Enderamulla railway station this afternoon, the Railways Department said.

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“It’s an act of revenge,” Namal says on AKD’s rent demand to MR

20 Jan 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is resorting to political revenge by suggesting that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should pay the rent or leave his official residence in Wijerama Mawatha, MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

Badulla-Colombo online seat reservation time reduced to 30 seconds

19 Jan 2025

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Despite recent actions, the Railways Department has revealed that groups involved in the online seat reservation racket continue to operate through the booking system.

Possible floods in Malwathu Oya Basin

19 Jan 2025

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The Irrigation Department issued a possible flood warning for those living closer to the Malwathu Oya Basin.

Around 100mm heavy rains expected within 24 hours

19 Jan 2025

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With the further continuation of the rainy conditions in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central Provinces for the next 24 hours, 100 mm of rain can be expected in the Eastern and Uva Provinces and in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts.

Eluwankulam entrance to Wilpattu National Park closed

18 Jan 2025

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The Eluwankulam entrance gate to the Wilpattu National Park has been closed to local and foreign tourists until further notice due to the recent heavy rains and the overflowing of the Kala Oya.

Person from Makumbura suspended for railway e-ticket scam

18 Jan 2025

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The Railways Department has taken steps to suspend the services of a person attached to the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC) who has been accused of being involved in the railway e-ticket scam.

Rains expected to enhance in next few days

18 Jan 2025

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The rainy condition is expected to enhance over the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central Provinces during the next few days, starting from today, the Meteorology Department said.

12 train services cancelled today

18 Jan 2025

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A total of 12 train services had to be cancelled today (18) as well due to preparation for the examination to be held to promote locomotive engineers from the second grade to the first grade, the Railway Department said. They said six trains arriving at Colombo Fort under short-distance services and another six trains scheduled to depart from the Fort have been cancelled.

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Electricity tariff to be reduced by 20% tonight

17 Jan 2025

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The electricity tariff will be reduced by 20% from midnight today, the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) announced today.

Several train services to be cancelled today

17 Jan 2025

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Several train services will be cancelled today due to a shortage of locomotive operators, with only 42 operators available, the Railways Department said.

Five-day workweek for export sector extended for six months from January

17 Jan 2025

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The five-day workweek for export sector industries has been extended for the next six months, starting January 1st, following approval by the Labour Advisory Council, subject to the instructions and final approval of the Labour Commissioner General.

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Bus with Russian tourists collides on expressway, driver killed

17 Jan 2025

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A bus carrying a group of Russian tourists collided with a cement truck travelling in the same direction near the 138-mile post on the Southern Expressway towards Tangalle early this morning (17).