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CTU complains about exam centre closure over saree policy

17 Jan 2025

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The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) lodged a complaint with the Education Ministry Secretariat and the Examinations Commissioner General regarding the closure of the exam centre at Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya, on Wednesday (15), allegedly due to teachers not arriving at the school dressed in sarees.

Rs. 260 million pilot boat sparks concern after private excursion accident

15 Jan 2025

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Officials involved in a modern, high-tech pilot boat worth around Rs. 260 million have become concerned after a complaint was filed regarding the loss incurred after it was involved in an accident during a private excursion, the ‘Magen Ratata’ organisation chairman Sanjaya Mahawatte said.

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President arrives in Beijing

14 Jan 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the Beijing International Airport today (14) at 10:25 a.m. Beijing time, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Somawathiya Chaitya road flooded due to rains

14 Jan 2025

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Due to heavy rainfall in several provinces, including the North-Central Province, the road leading to the Somawathiya Chaitya has been inundated, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Most passenger buses built on lorry chassis, not up to mark in passenger comfort

14 Jan 2025

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Most buses which currently ply on Sri Lankan roads are built on lorry chassis are not in conformity with modern mass transportation standards in terms of passenger comfort, yet they cannot be replaced with quality low–floor buses at once because of economic conditions of the country, an official said yesterday.

Plastic crisis a threat to health and environment

14 Jan 2025

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The local market is awash with low-quality plastic products despite measures introduced to curb their import.

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Tax hikes killed hopes for new vehicle imports: Dayasiri

13 Jan 2025

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The government has relaxed restrictions on vehicle imports, but the imposition of four layers of taxation, coupled with the lack of consideration for the manufacturing year specified by the President, has effectively dashed the hopes of bringing new vehicles into the country, parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera said.

TRCSL denies social media claims of telecom price hikes

13 Jan 2025

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The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) today denied reports circulating on social media about an increase in charges by telecommunication service providers for their packages.

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Govt. makes Hindu devotees switch to Korra or Nadu for pongal rice: JPP

13 Jan 2025

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Although Hindu devotees traditionally celebrated the Thai Pongal festival during previous years by preparing Pongal rice with red rice, this year they have to celebrate it by using Korra rice or Nadu rice, Jathika Paribhogika Peramuna (JPP) president, Asela Sampath said.

13 reservoirs start spilling due to high rainfall

13 Jan 2025

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A total of 13 reservoirs have started spilling due to high rainfall in the catchment areas, the Water Management Branch of the Irrigation Department reported.

Vehicle taxes may rise up to 600 percent in some cases, by 400 - 500 percent in others: Importers

13 Jan 2025

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The taxes on vehicles may increase by up to 600 in some cases and some vehicles being subject to taxes as high as 400% or 500%, the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) said.

Prison Department permits visits on Thai Pongal day

12 Jan 2025

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The Prisons Department announced that visitors will be allowed to see inmates on Thai Pongal day (January 14), Prisons Commissioner and media spokesman Gamini B. Dissanayake said.

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Vehicles damaged in buffalo collision on Southern Expressway

12 Jan 2025

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A car, a bus and a lorry were damaged after colliding with three buffaloes this morning on the Southern Expressway between Agunukolapelessa and Barawakumbuka, the Agunukolapelessa Police said.

Upcountry train services resume

12 Jan 2025

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The disrupted train service between Ohiya and Idalgashinna railway stations has resumed, and train services are operating as usual, the Railways Department said.

Government announces excise duty on vehicle imports effective from today

11 Jan 2025

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While issuing a special gazette notification, the government announced an excise duty percentage on all vehicles imported starting in February, following the resumption of vehicle imports after a five-year suspension.

Over 100mm rain expected today

11 Jan 2025

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Heavy showers exceeding 100 mm are expected in the Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa district today, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

6% increase in liquor prices

10 Jan 2025

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The Finance Ministry announced a 6% increase in Excise Duty on liquor, effective from tomorrow, as per a Gazette notification.

Duminda Silva transferred from prison hospital to Welikada

10 Jan 2025

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Following a recommendation by a specialist doctor, R. Duminda Silva has been transferred from the prison hospital to a general ward at the Welikada Prison, Prisons Commissioner and media spokesman Gamini B. Dissanayake said.

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Wild elephant searching for food blocks tourist vehicle

10 Jan 2025

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A video circulating on social media shows a wild elephant blocking a vehicle carrying a group of foreign tourists and scaring them while searching for food.

Results of 2024 Grade 5 exam to be released before February 12

10 Jan 2025

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The results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released between February 10 and 12, Examinations Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara said.