Cabinet approves commencing A/L classes soon after O/L exam ends

14 May 2024

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Cabinet approval was granted today to commence the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) classes immediately after the completion of the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations.

Twenty more sacred areas to be gazetted this year

14 May 2024

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Twenty more places of religious worship are expected to be gazetted this year as sacred areas, while nine places have already been gazetted so far, the National Physical Planning Department said.

Islandwide union actions

Strategic dance between Health Ministry, trade unions: Dr. Bellana

14 May 2024

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The commencement of islandwide union actions has turned into a strategic interplay between Health Ministry officials and the collective health sector trade unions, the Government Medical Officers’ Forum (GMOF) said today.

Temperatures to drop as monsoon arrives: Met. Dept.

14 May 2024

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As higher rainfall spreads across the country and the southwest monsoon activates after May 20, temperatures, which have risen to a ’caution level’ for human comfort, are expected to decrease, the Meteorology Department said.

Grace marks for questions outside of GCE (O/L) science syllabus

13 May 2024

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In response to concerns over irregularities during the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations, grace marks are set to be awarded for answers of several questions found to be outside the Science syllabus.

Due to low-level atmospheric disturbance, 100mm rain likely after 1p.m

13 May 2024

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Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance, more than 100 mm of rain can be expected after 1 p.m. in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western and Uva Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Some ministers seem determined to promote immorality through Diana Gamage’s programs

12 May 2024

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It is clear that some Ministers seem determined to promote immorality and erode morality by perpetuating the illegal and immoral programmes initiated by former State Minister Diana Gamage, Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thera said.

Politicians tout Rs. 26 billion school lunch programme for 1.7 million children

12 May 2024

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Some people make popular statements from political platforms in the guise of continuing to develop and maintain the school lunch programme by spending Rs. 26 billion for 1.7 million children, covering all students in the primary grades in the country, said Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.

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Hand over MRIA management to aircraft-owning company: Udayanga Weeratunga

12 May 2024

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The government should explore the option of assigning the management of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) to a company that not only specializes in management but also owns airplanes and has the capability to attract and facilitate aircraft operations, former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga said.

Rapid decline in birthrate; having kids has not become priority of new generation

12 May 2024

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The birth rate in Sri Lanka is on a rapid decline, and currently it has decreased by 30%, Kalubowila Teaching Hospital gynecologist Prof. Ajith Fernando said.

India-Sri Lanka ferry service delayed till May 17

12 May 2024

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The passenger ferry services scheduled to begin operations on May 13 between Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam in India wil be delayed further due to the delay in delivery of the ferry and unavoidable compliance requirements , IndSri Ferry Service Pvt. Ltd. said.

Tuition master involved in sharing O/L English paper arrested in Kandy

12 May 2024

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The tuition master who was involved in releasing the General English question paper of the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination on WhatsApp was arrested this morning from the Katugastota area in Kandy, police said.

Lightning destroys Walasmulla Hospital ETU

12 May 2024

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The Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) of the Walasmulla Base Hospital has been completely destroyed due to a lightning strike with the heavy rains.

Over 10 MPs with dual citizenship still in parliament; step down before elections: Ven. Sobitha Thera

11 May 2024

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Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thera told the Daily Mirror today that there are over 10 members currently serving in Parliament who hold dual citizenship and said that those MPs should be removed from their posts before the elections.

State officials can become monks in Thailand

11 May 2024

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The government has decided to implement a referral programme for state officials to become monks in Thailand, theBuddhist Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry said.

Three day Base Jump from Lotus Tower

11 May 2024

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The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited announced the Base Jump happening at Colombo Lotus Tower for three days from tomorrow.

English teacher’s, mother’s mobile phones taken into police custody

11 May 2024

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The mobile phones of the Hasalaka English tuition master and his mother were taken into police custody for circulating the English question paper for the ongoing GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations, police said.

Battery-operated toys pose risks to kids

10 May 2024

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Battery operated toys sold in the market are harmful to children, Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) Assistant Secretary Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa said.

Sri Lankan in Germany wins a Cybertruck

10 May 2024

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Pasindu Jayaweera, a Sri Lankan in Germany won the incredible Tesla Cybertruck as the grand prize after becoming the winner of the WSO2CodeChallenge held in Hollywood.

No import of vehicles expected in near future - Vehicle Importers Association

09 May 2024

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While denouncing the false rumours regarding imminent vehicle importation, the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) clarified that no vehicles, including lightweight vehicles, will be imported within the current year or before the election.