Hunger, anger and helplessness stalk the land

04 Nov 2023

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Our people are suffering and our children are starving. In fact, according to UNICEF, more than 5.7 million people, including 2.3 million children, require humanitarian assistance.

Sevanagala sugar factory is to be given to a government ally: Sajith Premadasa

04 Nov 2023

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has voiced concerns about the future of the state-owned Sevanagala sugar factory, alleging that it is to be handed over to a close ally of the government.

Nepal earthquake: More than 100 killed in remote western Nepal

04 Nov 2023

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More than 100 people have been killed after an earthquake struck remote western Nepal on Friday.

INFOTEL 2023 kicks off

03 Nov 2023

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INFOTEL 2023 ICT Exhibition, organised by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) began today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition is scheduled to continue until November 05. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Sri Lanka welcomes enter air

03 Nov 2023

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The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) today welcomed the first Polish charter flight with 206 international tourists.

New GMR assumes duties

03 Nov 2023

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Sri Lanka Railways Additional General Manager H.M.K.W. Bandara today assumes duties as the 32nd General Manager of the Sri Lanka Railways Department.

A 10-hour water cut in Colombo

03 Nov 2023

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Colombo residents are set to experience a 10-hour water cut today as the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply to several areas in the city will be suspended.

Dawn at Colombo Lotus Tower

03 Nov 2023

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The morning rays paint the sky with hues of gold and orange as the breathtaking sunrise from this iconic landmark. Start your day with a picture-perfect moment that will leave you awe-inspired. Don’t miss this incredible view!

Over 100mm rain expected a bit early today

03 Nov 2023

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While expecting an enhancement of the prevailing showery weather condition, showers above 100mm will occur over most places in the island after 1 p.m., the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Maithripala and others ordered to pay total compensation before June 30 2024

03 Nov 2023

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The Supreme Court yesterday issued an order directing former President Maithripala Sirisena and several other respondents in the Easter Sunday attack petitions to pay total compensation ordered by Court to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks before June 30, next year.

Shi Yang 6 Research

Heat transported by West India Coastal Current drives weather in Sri Lanka

03 Nov 2023

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The upwelled water carried by the West India Coastal Current (WICC) off the west coast of Sri Lanka is rich in nutrients, and it can play an important role in the improvement of productivity in terms of fish production, according to preliminary findings during research with the Chinese vessel ‘Shi Yan 6’, a top scientist said yesterday.

Woman arrested for allegedly causing injuries to husband’s genital organ

03 Nov 2023

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A woman taken into custody on suspicion of causing serious injuries to her husband’s genital organ with an areca nut cutter was produced before Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Nalaka Sanjeewa Jayasuriya and released on personal bail of Rs. 200,000 with two sureties.

Falling tree kills one person at Warapitiya in Kandy

03 Nov 2023

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At least one person was killed and two others injured when a tree had fallen on to a vegetable shop in Warapitiya in the Kandy District, police said.

30% discount on school exercise books from today

02 Nov 2023

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The State Printing Corporation has taken a decision to provide school exercise books with a 30% discount from today, Printing Corporation Chairman Nimal Dharmaratne said.

Diana Gamage says ready for another legal battle

02 Nov 2023

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In the aftermath of Osala Hearth filing a petition asking the Appeal Court to declare that State Minister Diana Gamage is not qualified to hold an MP’s post, she is to file an appeal before the Supreme Court against the verdict given by the judiciary earlier. Ms. Gamage said she is ready to face another legal battle.

Special commodity levy on sugar increased

02 Nov 2023

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While issuing a special gazette notification, the Finance Ministry has taken steps to increase the special commodity levy imposed on sugar from tonight.

Re-arrange university enrollment procedure...

02 Nov 2023

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The University Trade Union Joint Committee today staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) demanding the authorities to re-arrange the university enrollment procedure and to stop robbing the Universities Provident Fund (UPF), Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) and pension. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

CA issues interim order suspending Customs’ seizure notice on electric cars

02 Nov 2023

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The Court of Appeal issued an interim order suspending the operation of the seizure notices and restraining the Customs from arresting or curtailing the liberties of the petitioner as part and parcel of any inquiry or investigation in respect of the import of the motor vehicles.

Protest against financial burden on parents...

02 Nov 2023

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The People’s Movement to Save Schools today organized an agitation in front of the Education Ministry to protest the government’s move to transfer the financial burden of school education to the parents and to allocate 6% of the budget. The cost of school equipment, nutritional problems and shortage of teachers were also raised during the protest. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Champika defends AKD over linguistic slip

02 Nov 2023

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Sri Lanka Republican Front (SLRF) leader MP Patalia Champika Ranawaka has come to the defense of JVP (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake following criticism related to a linguistic slip in his discussion about graphene.