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.

Loan concessions to small and medium-scale industries in upcoming budget: RW

02 Nov 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government is aiming to introduce measures that provide bank loan concessions to support small and medium-scale industries in the upcoming budget.

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Water capacity of all reservoirs exceeds 50%: Irrigation Dept.

02 Nov 2023

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Due to the heavy rains, the water capacity of all reservoirs has exceeded 50 percent, Irrigation (Hydrology) Director Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara Bandara said.

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Seventeen Sri Lankans stranded in Gaza permitted to move to Egypt

02 Nov 2023

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Due to the conflict between Hamas and Israel, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has granted permission for the seventeen members, who belonged to three Sri Lankan families, to enter Egypt through the Rafah Border, which is the sole crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, embassy sources revealed.

Boss of Indonesia cough syrup maker jailed after child deaths

02 Nov 2023

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Since 2022, more than 200 Indonesian children, most of whom were under the age of five, have died of acute kidney injuries linked to contaminated cough syrup.

New members appointed to Education and Health Services Committees of PSC

02 Nov 2023

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New chairmen and members were appointed to the Education and Health Services Committees of the Public Service Commission (PSC).

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Kalatuwawa reservoir spills after five years

02 Nov 2023

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The Kalatuwawa reservoir, which is one of the tanks in the Kelani Ganga basin, has started to spill after five years, the Irrigation Department said.

All universities will launch token strike today

02 Nov 2023

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All 17 state universities countrywide launched a token strike today over several demands, including salary issues and the slashing of funds granted to universities.

UK’s biggest dog

02 Nov 2023

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A Turkish Malakli who stands at 7ft 2in and weighs the same as a baby elephant has been described as the UK’s biggest dog.

Vehicle exportation as a solution for sustainable traffic balance: Sagala

02 Nov 2023

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To ensure a sustainable balance in the number of vehicles on the road, there’s a need to consider exporting a certain quantity of vehicles from the country, the Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff to President Sagala Ratnayaka said.

China secures another strategic investment in Sri Lanka

02 Nov 2023

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China’s Sinopec is to make an initial investment of US$1.5 billion, the single largest foreign direct investment (FDI), in building a refinery in Hambantota once the agreement is finalized within the next two weeks, a top source said.

Road accidents during 2023

115 children lost, young workforce losing their lives or facing disabilities

02 Nov 2023

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A total of 115 children have tragically lost their lives as a result of road accidents in Sri Lanka during this year, Expert Committee to Prevent Road Accidents Chairman Prof. Samath Dharmaratne said.

Importation of substandard immunoglobulin

CID arrests ’small fish’ while big fish go free: Lawyer

02 Nov 2023

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The attorney, representing the company owner accused of bringing substandard vaccines into Sri Lanka, revealed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had apprehended and brought before the court a ‘small fish’ linked to the case and there are still ‘bigger fish’ involved in this matter out there.

Economy still on a knife edge, leaving no room for policy reversals: Dr. Coorey

02 Nov 2023

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The economic crisis in Sri Lanka may seem to have mellowed from what it was when it erupted in 2022 but the island nation still stands on a knife edge and there’s simply no room for setting off policy reversals, asserted a top economist, yesterday.

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Pirith mandapaya made up of discarded lottery tickets

01 Nov 2023

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Kalupe Navaganna Kola Watta, Sri Khettarama Vihara in Hikkaduwa created a pirith mandapa from discarded lottery tickets and conducted the all-night pirith chanting on October 28.

State revenue increases pressure on poor: Eran

01 Nov 2023

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The government’s efforts to increase state revenue are acceptable, but it should have a good understanding of which tax should be increased and from whom the tax should be collected, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne said.

SLPA's 68th annual convention

01 Nov 2023

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A lighter moment at the 68th annual convention of the Sri Lanka Press Association (SLPA) was held at the BMICH with the participation of Transport and Media Minister Bandula Gunawardene as the chief guest. Minister Gunawardene having a lighter moment with SLPA Senior Patron Muditha Kariyakarawana and President Sisira Wijesinghe. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tesla aims to make 200,000 Cybertrucks a year

01 Nov 2023

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Tesla is aiming to make 200,000 units of its electric pickup truck, Cybertruck, per year, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Tuesday.

Capybara’s arrive at Dehiwela Zoo

01 Nov 2023

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A pair of male and female Capybaras have been flown to Sri Lanka under the animal exchange scheme between the Czech Republic and Sri Lanka and handed over to the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens.

30 business leaders from India to attend Naam 200 with Finance Minister

01 Nov 2023

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A total of more than 30 business leaders from India will attend the ’Naam 200’ event today along with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, according to sources.