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.

Daily coconut consumption is 4.5 million, production is 3 million: Ministry

21 Nov 2023

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Following research conducted by the Agriculture Ministry, it has been revealed that the total daily consumption of coconuts is around 4.5 million nuts, and the daily production of coconuts is around three million nuts.

Misuse of internet, digital technology has led to many social problems: Minister

21 Nov 2023

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Unregulated use of the Internet and misuse of digital technology have led to many social problems, such as child abuse, in the country, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

RM Parks Inc. secures USD 110 million investment for 200 fuel stations

21 Nov 2023

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The US-based fuel distribution company RM Parks Inc. in California today signed an agreement with the BOI with an investment of USD 110 million to serve the Sri Lankan petroleum sector in collaboration with Shell Plc to operate 200 fuel stations.

Above 75 mm rains today too

21 Nov 2023

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Heavy showers above 75 mm will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 1.00 p.m, including in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, and Uva Provinces, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

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Cabinet decides to sell sugar Rs. 275 per kg within next month

21 Nov 2023

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Trade Minister Nalin Fernando yesterday said that the government will be acquiring the sugar stocks previously imported at a levy of 25 cents per kg and sell them through Lanka Sathosa, supermarkets, and Cooperative outlets at a price of Rs. 275 per kilogramme within a month.

J’pura University Management Faculty students prohibited entering premises till further notice

20 Nov 2023

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The administration of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura had prohibited entering students into the premises of the Management Faculty until further notice.

Cabinet approves proposed electricity sector reforms bill

20 Nov 2023

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The Cabinet has approved the proposed electricity sector reform bill today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

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Mage Rata organization president arrested for dashing coconuts in front of CID

20 Nov 2023

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The president of the Mage Rata organization, Sanjaya Mahawatta, was arrested after protesting in front of the Criminal Investigation Department this afternoon, the police said.

40-litre fuel subsidy for farmers whose crops were damaged in Yala season

20 Nov 2023

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The Agriculture Ministry has decided to provide 40 litres of diesel as subsidy per hectare free of charge for each farmer whose crops were damaged during the last Yala season.

No possibility of sugar shortage in country: Siyambalapitiya

19 Nov 2023

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According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), there is a stock of about 19,000 metric tons of sugar available in the country. Therefore, there is no possibility of a sugar shortage in the country, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Will not support political parties to bring people to their rallies: Gemunu

19 Nov 2023

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The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has decided not to provide buses to any political party to bring people to their rallies and meetings in the future.

Sudden flood situation in low-lying areas of Maha Oya valley

19 Nov 2023

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Due to the considerable rainfall in some upstream and middle-reach catchment areas of the Maha Oya basin, there is a possibility of sudden flood situations occurring in low-lying areas of the Maha Oya valley in Alawwa, Diwulapitiya, Meerigama, Pannala, Wennappuwa, Negombo, Katana and Dankotuwa D/S Divisions, the Irrigation Department said.

Train services on main line from Colombo limited to Polgahawela

19 Nov 2023

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The up-and-down train services on the mainline have been disrupted between Polgahawela and Rambukkana due to a train derailment, the Railways Department said.

Showers above 100mm after 1p.m today

18 Nov 2023

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Heavy showers of about 100 mm are likely in the Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and several places in most provinces of the country after 1p.m., the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Second Base Jumping event from Lotus Tower starts

18 Nov 2023

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The second wingsuit Base Jumping event was launched a short while ago and the frist jump was experienced from the top, the Lotus Tower management said.

Second Base Jumping event from Lotus Tower starts tomorrow

17 Nov 2023

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The second wingsuit Base Jumping event will be launched from the top of the Lotus Tower tomorrow (18), the Lotus Tower management said.

Umandawa Hospital, Wellness Centre to be handed over to government tomorrow

17 Nov 2023

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The Mahahoshadha Hospital and the first phase of the Wellness Centre were constructed under the guidance of Ven. Siri Samanthabhadra Thera will be handed over to the government for public welfare tomorrow, the Government Information Department said.

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VAT increase in January will not affect electricity bills

17 Nov 2023

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Even though the value-added tax (VAT) has been increased from January, it will not affect several sectors, including electricity tariffs, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

2023 Grade five scholarship exam: Cut-off marks released

17 Nov 2023

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The Examinations Department today released the cut-off marks for the enrolment of students into Grade Six next year, based on the 2023 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.