Countrywide protest today demanding Rs. 20,000 salary hike

27 Nov 2023

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A countrywide protest campaign is scheduled to be launched today (27) at lunchtime, forcing the government to grant a minimum Rs. 20,000 salary hike or allowance to government employees, the State and Provincial Public Service Unions Association said.

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Showery condition to enhance during next few days

27 Nov 2023

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Showery weather conditions are expected to enhance over most parts of the island for the next few days, starting today (27), the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

2,367 children enrolled in popular schools outside formal system: Auditor General Report

26 Nov 2023

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The 2022 annual auditor general report claimed that 2,367 children have been enrolled in popular schools outside the formal system for nearly three years.

New Electricity Bill to Parliament within next two weeks: Kanchana

26 Nov 2023

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The new Electricity Act, which was prepared with the aim of streamlining the activities of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and providing an efficient and excellent service to the consumers, will be submitted to Parliament within the next two weeks, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Initiatives launched to return lands acquired by Forest, Wildlife Departments

25 Nov 2023

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Efforts have been initiated to return the lands that were originally owned by the residents of the Northern and Eastern Provinces which were subsequently acquired by the Forests Department and the Wildlife Conservation Department following the war, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Minister Pavitra Vanniarachchi said.

Non-academic staff trade unions urged to address at provincial level: Ministry

25 Nov 2023

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All non-academic trade unions are advised to engage in discussions with the provincial authorities regarding any non-academic staff issues, the Education Ministry announced.

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Increased hydropower generation will revise electricity bills: Spokesman

25 Nov 2023

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Wth the high rainfalls experienced and the increased hydropower generation will cause revisions in the electricity bills, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) media spokesman Noel Priyantha said.

Emirates suspends all flights to and from Israel

24 Nov 2023

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The Emirates Airline has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, until further notice, the Emirates official website said.

New mobile app introduced to address variety of railway-related issues

24 Nov 2023

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A new mobile application has been launched to address various railway-related concerns.

Increase in spread of hand, foot and mouth disease among children: Pediatrician

23 Nov 2023

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There is an increase in the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among schoolchildren, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

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Two wild elephants die after being hit by train and electrocuted

23 Nov 2023

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Two wild elephants died yesterday (22) after being hit by a train and electrocuted in the Malutivu and Kilinochchi districts, Wildlife Department officials said.

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Upcountry train services limited to Nanu Oya

23 Nov 2023

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Due to the bad weather conditions, train services on the central hills have been limited to Nanu Oya railway station until further notice, the Railways Department said.

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Using too many antibiotics may cause death to everyone within about 50 years: Pediatrician

23 Nov 2023

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Using antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription could cause the death of necessary bacteria that are needed for the survival of the body, and the diseases caused by the creation of resistant bacteria in the body spreading throughout society could cause death for everyone within about 50 years, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

A/L exams will not be postponed: Ministry

22 Nov 2023

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The Education Ministry has decided to hold the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations as scheduled following the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss the applications.

AASL launches solar power generation project at BIA

22 Nov 2023

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Going ahead with the sustainable development goals, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) has taken steps to enhance the renewable energy share to meet the growing challenges before the power and energy sectors.

Permission granted for Kithul tapping in wildlife forest conservation areas

22 Nov 2023

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Considering the high demand for quality Kithul treacle and jaggery, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera requested the Wildlife and Forestry Directors General to grant permission to those engaged in the Kitul tapping industry to tap trees in the wildlife and forest conservation areas.

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Customs seize heroin worth Rs. 270 million

22 Nov 2023

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A joint operation by the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit and Katunayaka Air Cargo Terminal Customs Office seized a stock of 10.5 kgs of heroin worth Rs. 270 million, the Sri Lanka Customs spokesman said.

All air traffic control operations at BIA digitalized

22 Nov 2023

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The primary air traffic control tower and the RADA operations center at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have commenced operations employing advanced digital technology.

Sale of three flavored cigarette products stopped with immediate effect

22 Nov 2023

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The sale of three types of flavored cigarette products distributed by Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) has been stopped with immediate effect.

Daily Mirror among Magzter on smart reading at airport

21 Nov 2023

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The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Jaffna International Airport (JAF) have been nominated as the first South Asian smart reading airports by Magzter, which is the world’s largest newsstand that offers thousands of magazines and newspapers.