Increase in cargo vessel arrivals in Colombo port due to crisis in Red Sea

28 Jan 2024

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The number of cargo vessels arriving at the Colombo port has increased, further increasing the container operation capacity, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Special traffic plan in Galle Road from Tuesday due to Independence Day rehearsals

28 Jan 2024

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A special traffic plan will be implemented from Tuesday (30) in a section of Galle Road for the rehearsal of the upcoming 76th Independence Day ceremony, the Police Media Division said.

State Minister Sanath Nishantha’s funeral today

28 Jan 2024

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The remains of State Minister of Water Supply, Sanath Nishantha, who died in a car accident on the Colombo-Katunayake expressway, will be cremated today (28) at the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Rajakadalu.

Issuing TIN not disrupted, necessary facilities will be provided to IRD: Minister

28 Jan 2024

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The issuing of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) has not been interrupted or stopped, but necessary steps are being taken to prevent the obstacles and provide necessary facilities to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said.

Enhanced scholarship allowance announced

28 Jan 2024

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The President’s Fund, under the auspices of the President and the guidance of the Secretary to the President, announced the extension and enhancement of the scholarship programme for the year 2021/2022, the President Media Division (PMD) said.

Tough decision taken to cancel two gazettes: Harin

28 Jan 2024

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Two special gazettes issued by former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe have been cancelled by the current Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando.

Increase in train derailments from 2000 to 2023

28 Jan 2024

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There has been an increase in train derailments between 2000 to 2023, according to surveys conducted by the Railways Department.

Lorenzo Putha 4 hijacked, still no contact, all communications on standby: Fisheries Department

28 Jan 2024

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Colombo Measures are being taken with the support of the Foreign Ministry and the Sri Lanka Navy to release the ’Lorenzo Putha 4’ - a Sri Lankan multi-day fishing trawler which was hijacked by Somali pirates yesterday, Director General of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department Susantha Kahawatta said.

Expect showers in East, Uva, Polonnaruwa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya this evening

28 Jan 2024

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Showers will occur today in the Eastern and Uva Provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Government allocates Rs.1,000 million for small scale irrigation reconstructions in 2024

26 Jan 2024

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Government has allocated Rs.1,000 million for 2024 for the reconstruction of small-scale tanks, culverts and embankments in the country.

Revision of electricity tariffs 2024

PUCSL tells CEB to submit proposal before Feb. 12

25 Jan 2024

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After considering the favourable hydroelectric storage and profits earned during the year ending December 2023, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) was directed by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to submit a tariff proposal.

Solutions to principals’ issues, Ministerial Committee report released

25 Jan 2024

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The report of the committee appointed to resolve the outstanding issues in the Principals’ Service, to develop the pricipals’ service compatibility according to the educational reforms while uplifting the professional nature of the service was handed over to Education Minister Susil Premajayantha today.

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Death of Sanath Nishantha, great loss to Mahinda Rajapaksa, party and people

25 Jan 2024

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The death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha is a great loss to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, to the party and to the people in the Puttalam, Urban Development and Housing, Chief Government Whip and Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.

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Meenagaya’s buffet compartment sealed till February 8

24 Jan 2024

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Following a court order, the buffet compartment of the Meenagaya inter-city express train running from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort has been temporarily sealed till February 8, the Railways Department said.

Price of local eggs increased by Rs. 3

24 Jan 2024

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The All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association (ACEPA) has decided to increase the price of a locally produces egg by Rs. 3 after the increase in the standard value-added tax (VAT) rate from 15% to 18% from January 1.

Two new pomegranate varieties introduced

24 Jan 2024

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Following tissue culture research conducted by the Plant Virus Indexing Centre, Homagama, two new varieties of pomegranate named ’Malee Pink’ and ’Lanka Red’ were introduced for cultivation in Sri Lanka today, the Agriculture Ministry said.

Heavy mist at Welipenna, be cautious when driving: Police

24 Jan 2024

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Motorists are urged to exercise caution while accessing the Welipenna interchange on the Southern Expressway, especially during the morning when visibility is reduced due to heavy mist, the police said.

Fair weather, ground frost possible in Nuwara-Eliya during morning

24 Jan 2024

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Fair weather will prevail over the island and there are possibilities of ground frost at some places in the Nuwara-Eliya district during the early hours of the morning, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said today.

Today’s fish prices low, vegetable prices slightly high

24 Jan 2024

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A bit of an increase was seen in vegetable prices at the Paliyagoda market due to the falls on Poyaday tomorrow, the traders of the New Manning Market in Peliyagoda said.

2024 intermediate class admissions

Apply directly to respective schools, excluding grades 1, 5, 6, and A/L

23 Jan 2024

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As per the circular issued by the Education Ministry, applications for the admission of students to intermediate classes for the year 2024, excluding grades 1, 5, and 6, as well as Advanced Level, should be submitted directly to the respective schools, the Education Ministry said.