CPC fuel prices revised from tonight

31 Oct 2023

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided to revise its fuel prices with effect from midnight today.

Agreement signed for jet fuel supply, storage facilities at BIA

31 Oct 2023

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A long-term lease agreement was signed between the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) and Cannel (Private) Limited to establish a jet fuel supply and storage facility at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Man, woman arrested for threatening, assaulting engine driver

31 Oct 2023

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A man and a woman were arrested for threatening and assaulting an engine driver at the Maradana railway station this evening, the Railways Department said.

Pangiriwatta Road railway crossing on Kelani Valley line to be closed for maintenance

31 Oct 2023

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The Pangiriwatta Road railway crossing between Nugegoda and Maharagama on the Kelani Valley (KV) Railway Line will be closed for maintenance on November 5 and 6, the Railways Department said.

Man attempting to travel with another woman using wife’s passport arrested

31 Oct 2023

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A man was apprehended by immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon when he attempted to board a flight to Italy with a woman using his wife’s passport.

Bus Priority Lane rule from tomorrow

31 Oct 2023

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Arrangements have been made to implement the Bus Priority Lane rule starting tomorrow (November 1), and a two-week period will be granted for bus drivers to adhere to the rule, police said.

After case against Diana.... 

31 Oct 2023

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Social activist Oshala Herath, who instituted legal action against State Minister Diana Gamage over her citizenship issue, leaves the Supreme Court premises along with his lawyers. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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SJB skeptical on salary increase of public servants

31 Oct 2023

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) expressed doubts on President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s assurance that salaries of public servants will be increased through next month’s budget.

Diana Gamage's Parliamentary seat upheld in court battle

31 Oct 2023

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State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage will keep her Parliamentary seat after the Court of Appeal ruled in its majority decision that there is no merits in the writ petition which sought an order declaring that she is not qualified to be a Member of Parliament.

Long-term contract for purchase of three stocks of crude oil

31 Oct 2023

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The government has decided to purchase three shipments of crude oil during the period January 15, 2024 to June 6, 2024.

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Cabinet approves electricity tariff revision every three months

31 Oct 2023

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The Cabinet today approved the electricity tariff revision every three months.The decision was taken considering the inconveniences the public has to confront.

Five trains cancelled by 9 a.m; several more to be cancelled

31 Oct 2023

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A total of five office trains were cancelled this morning due to railway guards not reporting for duties, the Railway Station Masters’ Union said.

Diana Gamage and Sujith Sanjaya Perera brawl

Assistance of two women MPs sought for the probe

31 Oct 2023

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The committee which was appointed by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana to probe the recent incident in the Parliament lobby involving State Minister Diana Gamage and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera had decided to seek the assistance of women MPs.

Heavy showers after 2 p.m. today as well

31 Oct 2023

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Heavy showers above 75 mm will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2 p.m., the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Loop contraceptives to prevent pregnancy in monkeys

31 Oct 2023

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The Peradeniya University Veterinary Department and the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital are in the process of introducing an intrauterine device (IUD), also known as ’loop contraceptives’, to prevent pregnancy in monkeys, Peradeniya University Veterinary Clinical Science Department Prof. Ashoka Dangolla said.

Beggar set ablaze near Homagama Hospital

31 Oct 2023

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A beggar sleeping on the pavement in front of the Homagama Base Hospital had been burned to death on Monday night (29). A 27-year-old man from Galavilawatta in Homagama was arrested in connection with the incident.

Sri Lanka treads cautiously into 5G Future amid geopolitical concerns over Huawei

31 Oct 2023

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Sri Lanka is to take a cautious approach in the introduction of 5G technology to navigate geopolitical rivalry to be triggered by the involvement of China’s Huawei, a minister said.

Seetha’ health condition gradually getting worse

31 Oct 2023

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The health of elephant ’Seetha’ has taken a turn for the worse as three metal pieces continue to pose a grave threat in her chest cavity, near her heart and lungs, Peradeniya University Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty Prof. Ashoka Dangolla said.

Deadlock over appointment of new NMRA Chief

31 Oct 2023

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The new health minister has reportedly faced a series of challenges in appointing a new chairman to the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), the Daily Mirror learns.

Travel ban on two govt officials in substandard immunoglobulin importation case

31 Oct 2023

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The owner of the company, which stands accused of importing 22,500 substandard immunoglobulin vials, and two top government employees who approved the importation have been imposed a foreign travel ban by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court yesterday.