Three Bangladeshi nationals arrested while attempting to flee to Malaysia

06 Nov 2023

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Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested this afternoon at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Malaysia using forged Malaysian visas.

First time in international cricket: Mathews timed out against Bangladesh

06 Nov 2023

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In what is a first in international cricket, Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews was given timed out during the ICC Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh, after he attempted to replace a broken helmet before he could take strike.

Severe lightning; red alert issued for 20 districts

06 Nov 2023

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A red alert on thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning has been issued for 20 districts, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said today.

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Rs.1,000 million distributed to farmers’ accounts for paddy cultivation

06 Nov 2023

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A sum of Rs. 1,000 million has been given as the first installment of the financial subsidy to all the farmers who cultivate paddy, the Agriculture Ministry said.

Double paddy cultivation to make Sri Lanka self-sufficient in rice: President

06 Nov 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Agriculture Ministry to take all necessary measures to double the paddy cultivation in the country in the next six cropping seasons in order to make Sri Lanka self-sufficient in rice.

Fertilizer blunder; Another scandal ignored, costing Sri Lanka lost US $ 6.9 million

06 Nov 2023

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Despite the lapse of nearly three years and the Auditor General pinpointing dereliction of duty on the part of authorities concerned, the Agriculture Ministry or the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) of Parliament, have not yet initiated formal investigations into the incident in which Sri Lanka lost US $ 6.9 million following the rejection of a stock of bio-fertilizer imported from a Chinese company way back in 2021.

Sri Lanka Cricket board suspended; Arjuna Ranatunga appointed as Chairman of Interim Committee

06 Nov 2023

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Following growing calls to sack the committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the SLC board has been suspended and an interim committee led by Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, to address the ongoing challenges within Sri Lanka Cricket.

Women's power for endless struggle....

05 Nov 2023

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The Women’s Movement for Freedom held its first conference today at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute under the theme ’Women’s Power for Endless Struggle and System Change’. This was held with the participation of women’s representatives at all levels and local and foreign organizations. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Approval of government falls to 9% in October: Verité Research survey

05 Nov 2023

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The approval rating of the government fell from 21% in June 2023 to 9% in October 2023, according to the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll of Verité Research.

Education system will be digitalized by next year: Minister

04 Nov 2023

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The whole education system will be digitalized by next year, and all measures relating to the process are being taken now, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

79 out of 399 elephants died due to shooting incidents this year

04 Nov 2023

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A total of 399 elephants have died upto October this year, and the majority of them due to human-elephant conflicts and many deaths related to shooting incidents, the Wildlife Conservation Department said.

Taste of Egypt...

04 Nov 2023

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An Egyptian trade exhibition was held at the Colombo City Center (CCC) today, which was visited by several Colombo-based diplomats and politicians. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

School holidays again on December 22; New term on February 2 next year: Minister

04 Nov 2023

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Education Minister Susil Premajayantha today announced the school holidays for the second phase of the third term of the government and government approved Sinhala and Tamil medium schools.

Massive fire claims 32 lives at drug rehabilitation center in northern Iran

04 Nov 2023

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A devastating fire engulfed a drug rehabilitation centre in northern Iran, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 32 lives and leaving 16 individuals injured, according to Iranian media reports on Friday.

Maximum retail price for sugar also announced

04 Nov 2023

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notice setting a maximum retail price (MRP) for sugar with immediate effect.

Litro increases LP gas prices

04 Nov 2023

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The price of a cylinder of 12.5 kg Litro domestic LP gas has been increased by Rs. 95 with effect from today, Litro Gas chairman Muditha Peiris said.

AASL earns record breaking revenue in 2023

04 Nov 2023

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The Airport and Aviation Services (Private) Limited has earned Rs. 28.5 billion in revenue during the past nine months (from January 1 to September 30) and said that it was an increase of 57% when compared to the same period in 2022.

Elon Musk sees an AI future where ‘no job is needed’

04 Nov 2023

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Elon Musk declared artificial intelligence (AI) “one of the most disruptive forces in history” in a sit-down conversation with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that dove into the dangers and opportunities of AI on Thursday, capping off the UK’s inaugural AI Safety Summit.

100mm heavy showers today too

04 Nov 2023

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Heavy showers above 100mm will occur after 1 p.m. today in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Central Provinces and in the Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Elephant Bharana’s head with tusks exhumed

04 Nov 2023

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The tusker Bharana of Kalaweva, which had died of electrocution after getting entangled in an illegal power line, was exhumed last afternoon, three years after its burial, under the supervision of Wildlife officials.